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# Control: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

This combination of AMD's 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile produces a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with measured average frame rates ranging from 39 FPS at 4K Ultra to 140 FPS at 1080p Low. The dataset places this pairing at rank 2008 out of 3720 tested combos, indicating a mid-pack performer that leans on its strong CPU to keep frame rates respectable when graphical settings climb.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 55 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 64 MB L3 pool. This processor sits in the 95th percentile of all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 77740.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35314 and a single-core score of 2044. Geekbench results show 20992 multi-core and 2464 single-core. PassMark multi-thread testing yields 54934, while single-thread scores reach 4147. The processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (1.6% higher average score), the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (1.6% higher), the Intel Core i9-14900K (1.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (2% higher). These deltas are tight, with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 sitting within roughly 2% of very different processors in raw compute.

For Control, a game that responds to both single-thread and multi-thread performance, this CPU is not the bottleneck in the measured results. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows consistent drops as resolution increases, which points to GPU limitation rather than CPU constraint. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 140 FPS average, which is high but not extreme, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately without capping performance at lower resolutions. The 16-core configuration provides ample headroom for any background tasks, but the game itself likely uses fewer threads, meaning the single-core boost of 5.10 GHz is more relevant for maintaining consistent frame pacing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD106 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation units, alongside 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1395 MHz and a boost clock of 1695 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s.

The GPU's compute capabilities include a pixel rate of 81.36 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 244.1 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance of 15.62 TFLOPS. The TDP is rated at 115 W, and the card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. In the benchmark database, this GPU sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 27435. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (0.5% higher), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell (1.1% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 (1.5% higher). These are effectively matched scores, indicating the RTX 4070 Mobile performs near desktop-class levels despite its mobile form factor.

In Control, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor in the measured frame rates. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's demands at the tested settings, as evidenced by playable frame rates at 4K. The GPU's passmark DirectX 12 score of 85 and DirectX 11 score of 179 suggest it handles the game's rendering API efficiently. The 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth matches the CPU's memory bandwidth figure exactly, which is coincidental but worth noting—neither component appears to starve the other in terms of data throughput. The GPU's boost clock of 1695 MHz is modest for a 40-series part, but the Ada Lovelace architecture's efficiency compensates, allowing for strong performance in a 115 W envelope.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 88 FPS at 1080p to 67 FPS at 1440p (a 23.9% decrease), then to 45 FPS at 4K (a 32.8% decrease from 1440p). This pattern is consistent with GPU-bound performance, where the rendering workload scales with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 140 FPS at 1080p drops to 106 FPS at 1440p (24.3% decrease) and then to 71 FPS at 4K (33.0% decrease). The larger absolute frame rate drops at Low settings indicate that the GPU has more headroom to show its limits as resolution increases. At Medium settings, the pattern continues: 99 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p (24.2% decrease), and 51 FPS at 4K (32.0% decrease). Ultra settings show the same trend: 77 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p (24.7% decrease), and 39 FPS at 4K (32.8% decrease).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings—roughly 24% from 1080p to 1440p and 33% from 1440p to 4K—strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at every resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate drops would be less pronounced at higher resolutions, as the CPU workload would remain constant while GPU workload increased. The data shows no such plateau, indicating the RTX 4070 Mobile is fully utilized across all tested configurations. The 4K numbers, particularly at Ultra (39 FPS), fall below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while 1440p and 1080p remain viable for most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo delivers an average of 45 FPS at High settings, 71 FPS at Low, 51 FPS at Medium, and 39 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset includes a minimum of 43 FPS and maximum of 58 FPS, providing a frame time range that suggests some variability. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 32 FPS, which is substantial and indicates that graphical settings have a major impact on performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages improve significantly: 67 FPS at High, 106 FPS at Low, 75 FPS at Medium, and 58 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a range of 64 to 86 FPS, with a 22 FPS spread between minimum and maximum. This resolution offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with even Ultra settings staying above 55 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p approaches the 100 FPS mark, which would be ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1920x1080, the combo reaches its highest frame rates: 88 FPS at High, 140 FPS at Low, 99 FPS at Medium, and 77 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset shows a range of 84 to 114 FPS, which is a 30 FPS spread—the largest of any measured configuration. This variability at 1080p Medium suggests that the game's dynamic elements, such as physics interactions or particle effects, cause occasional frame rate dips even when the average is solid. The Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that exceeds 120 FPS, making it suitable for competitive play if that were a priority in a single-player action game.

The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low settings provide roughly 60% higher frame rates than Ultra settings. For example, at 1080p, the difference between Low (140 FPS) and Ultra (77 FPS) is 63 FPS, representing an 81.8% improvement. This ratio holds approximately across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU's workload scales linearly with settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile ranks 2008 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 54th percentile of all configurations. The rank reflects the mid-range positioning of both components: the CPU is in the 95th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs.

The CPU's high percentile ranking does not translate directly to game performance, as Control is not a CPU-intensive title in the measured scenarios. The GPU's more modest percentile ranking is the primary driver of the combo's overall position. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation: at 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 77 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional for a desktop-class GPU, and the RTX 4070 Mobile's mobile form factor with a 115 W TDP inherently limits its performance compared to full desktop parts.

The rank of 2008 out of 3720 suggests that roughly 46% of tested combos perform better in Control, while 54% perform worse. This places the combo in the upper-middle range of the database. The tight deltas between the GPU's nearest rivals—all within 1.5% of the RTX 4070 Mobile's average score—indicate that many combinations with equivalent GPUs will produce similar frame rates in this game. The CPU's nearest rivals, meanwhile, show that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is competitive with high-end desktop processors from AMD and Intel, but this advantage does not significantly affect Control's frame rates given the GPU-bound nature of the workload.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, High settings (88 FPS average) provide a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold, while Medium (99 FPS) offers a slight improvement with minimal visual compromise. Ultra at 1080p (77 FPS) remains playable but sacrifices 11 FPS compared to High for what may be marginal visual gains. For users with 144 Hz displays, Low settings (140 FPS) are the only configuration that fully utilizes such refresh rates.

At 1440p, High settings (67 FPS) deliver a comfortable experience above 60 FPS, and Medium (75 FPS) provides additional headroom. Ultra (58 FPS) dips slightly below the 60 FPS mark, which may cause noticeable stutter on displays that enforce V-sync. Low settings (106 FPS) are overkill for most 1440p monitors but would be suitable for high-refresh-rate panels. The 1440p Medium preset's observed range of 64 to 86 FPS indicates that frame times can vary, but the average remains solid.

At 4K, only Low settings (71 FPS) achieve an average above 60 FPS, with Medium (51 FPS) and High (45 FPS) falling below that threshold. Ultra at 4K (39 FPS) is not recommended for sustained gameplay, as the sub-40 FPS average would likely result in a poor experience. For 4K users, the data indicates that Low settings are the only viable option for smooth performance, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is slim. The overall recommendation from the measured rows is to use High settings at 1080p or 1440p for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, with Medium as a fallback if additional performance is needed.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?

A: 1440p with High settings (67 FPS average) provides the best combination of visual fidelity and smooth performance. 1080p High (88 FPS) is also excellent, while 4K only reaches 60+ FPS at Low settings (71 FPS).

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 scores 77740 on average, which is 1.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, 1.6% lower than the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, 1.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-14900K, and 2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, Low settings achieve 140 FPS average while Ultra reaches 77 FPS, a difference of 63 FPS. At 1440p, the gap is 48 FPS (106 vs 58), and at 4K, the gap is 32 FPS (71 vs 39).

Q: Is the GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: Yes, the resolution scaling data shows consistent frame rate drops of approximately 24% from 1080p to 1440p and 33% from 1440p to 4K across all settings, which indicates the GPU is fully utilized at every resolution tested.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2008 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 54th percentile of all configurations in the database.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 43 FPS, which occurs at 4K with Medium settings. The highest maximum FPS is 114 FPS, observed at 1080p with Medium settings.