Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (launch MSRP $699) paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (launch MSRP 799 USD) was measured in Control, an action-adventure title released on 2019-08-26. The combination ranks 161 out of 1636 tested combos in this game. The data set includes average FPS at three resolutions and four quality presets, along with synthetic benchmarks for both components.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS values show a clear pattern across resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 142.3 at 1920x1080 to 110.8 at 2560x1440 and further to 73.9 at 3840x2160. The Low preset follows the same trajectory: 228.1 at 1080p, 173.5 at 1440p, and 115.3 at 4K. Medium and Ultra also decline consistently with each step up in resolution. For example, Medium drops from 161.7 at 1080p to 124.1 at 1440p and 86.1 at 4K, while Ultra goes from 123.8 to 98.2 to 66.8.

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the CPU’s high single-thread performance allows frame rates above 200 FPS on Low, but the GPU cannot sustain that throughput at higher resolutions. The drop from 1080p to 4K roughly halves the frame rate across all presets, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The fact that the relative ordering of presets remains identical at every resolution—Low always fastest, Ultra always slowest—further confirms that the GPU’s rendering load dominates the performance envelope.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: The measured average is 110.8 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 9950X3D compare to the Intel Core i7-14700KF in average benchmark score?

A: The 9950X3D scores 2.2% higher than the i7-14700KF.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

A: The GPU has a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in Control among tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 161 out of 1636 tested combos.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 5.70 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, with a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. It features 128 MB of shared L3 cache and a TDP of 170 W. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 59712 and a single-core score of 8430. Its average benchmark score places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, and it sits close to several rivals: it is 0.9% higher than the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, 1.8% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, and 2.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700KF, but 1.9% lower than the Intel Xeon 6517P.

For Control, the single-thread performance is more relevant than the massive multi-threaded capacity. The game, released in 2019, typically relies on a few threads for game logic and physics. The 9950X3D’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 8430 and its 5.70 GHz boost clock provide strong per-core throughput, which is reflected in the very high frame rates at 1080p Low (228.1 FPS). The large 128 MB L3 cache may also help with data locality, reducing memory latency during gameplay. While the 16-core configuration is overkill for this title, it ensures that the CPU does not become a bottleneck at lower resolutions, allowing the GPU to be the sole limiter as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average FPS values are as follows:

• 1920x1080: Low 228.1, Medium 161.7, High 142.3, Ultra 123.8
• 2560x1440: Low 173.5, Medium 124.1, High 110.8, Ultra 98.2
• 3840x2160: Low 115.3, Medium 86.1, High 73.9, Ultra 66.8

At 1080p, even the Ultra preset maintains 123.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not stressed at this resolution. The jump from Low to Ultra reduces the frame rate by roughly 45%, but the absolute values remain high. At 1440p, the Ultra preset still delivers 98.2 FPS, while Low reaches 173.5. The 4K results show a more pronounced impact: Ultra drops to 66.8 FPS, while Low stays at 115.3. The data shows a consistent pattern where each increase in resolution or quality setting reduces the average FPS, with the largest absolute drop occurring between 1080p and 4K at the same preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. Its base clock is 2340 MHz, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and the memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU achieves a Passmark G3D score of 31811, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, 1.6% higher than the RTX A2000, 2% higher than the RTX A1000 Mobile, and 2.1% lower than the Intel Arc A550M.

For Control, the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game’s textures at 4K, and the 672.3 GB/s bandwidth helps with high-resolution rendering. The boost clock of 2610 MHz provides strong compute throughput, which is evident in the 4K High result of 73.9 FPS. The GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, confirming that it is the primary bottleneck at 1440p and 4K. The 86th percentile ranking indicates that this GPU is well above average, and its benchmark scores align with the measured in-game performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS values, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver at least 123.8 FPS, so the Ultra preset is recommended for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset provides 98.2 FPS, which is still high, but the High preset offers 110.8 FPS with a modest reduction in quality. For players prioritizing frame rate, High is a good choice; for maximum visual fidelity, Ultra remains viable. At 3840x2160, the High preset yields 73.9 FPS, which is higher than Ultra’s 66.8, while Medium offers 86.1. Given the diminishing returns of Ultra over High, the High preset is recommended for a smoother experience, while Medium can be used for even higher frame rates. The Low preset at 4K still achieves 115.3 FPS, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. The data suggests that High at 4K strikes a reasonable balance between image quality and performance, while Medium provides additional headroom for those who prefer higher frame rates.