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# Control with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070

The data for Control on this platform shows a clear pattern: the RTX 5070 paired with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K pushes the combo into marginal territory. Across the measured rows, the average FPS at 4K High is 44, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly associated with smooth action-adventure gameplay. At 1440p High the average climbs to 66, and at 1080p High it reaches 87. The scaling from 4K to 1440p represents a 50% improvement in average frame rate, while moving from 1440p to 1080p yields another 32% gain. This suggests the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's 16 cores and 32 threads are unlikely to be saturated by a 2019 title like Control, especially given its relatively modest threading demands.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep resolution penalty between 1080p and 4K across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 137 at 1920x1080 to 70 at 3840x2160 — a 49% reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 98 to 50, a 51% decline. High settings see a reduction from 87 to 44, which is also a 49% drop. Ultra settings show the smallest absolute change, falling from 75 to 39, a 48% decrease. The consistency of this ~50% penalty across presets indicates that resolution scaling is largely independent of the graphics settings applied, which points to a fill-rate or memory-bandwidth limitation rather than a shader-compute constraint.

At 2560x1440, the intermediate step, the frame rates sit almost exactly halfway between the 1080p and 4K results. For example, High settings produce 66 FPS at 1440p, compared to 87 at 1080p and 44 at 4K. This near-linear scaling suggests the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, with 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, is being stressed progressively as pixel count increases. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS is particularly telling — it is the only measured row that dips below 40 FPS, and it coincides with the highest memory pressure scenario. The min FPS of 42 at 4K Medium, compared to the average of 50, shows that frame pacing remains stable even under load, but the headroom for smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 4K is simply not present in the data.

The limiting component at 4K is unambiguously the GPU. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz and a base clock of 3.00 GHz, which is more than sufficient for a game that launched in 2019. The CPU's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth (via quad-channel LPDDR5X) provide ample data throughput for the RTX 5070 to feed on. The fact that the 1080p Low result (137 FPS) is less than double the 4K Low result (70 FPS), despite a 4x pixel count difference, further confirms that the GPU's rasterization throughput, not the CPU, is the binding constraint at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for Control places this pairing at 1551 out of 2888 tested combinations. This position, near the middle of the distribution, reflects a system that is competent but not exceptional for this specific title. The percentile standings of the individual components help contextualize this: the CPU sits in the 95th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 82nd percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between these two percentiles suggests that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for Control, which aligns with the resolution scaling analysis.

Comparing the GPU to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, a delta of 0.1% — essentially a tie. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% behind at 40063, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% ahead at 40870. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2% with a score of 39568. These rival comparisons are all within a 3% window, indicating that the RTX 5070's raw compute performance is closely matched by several professional-grade GPUs, though none of these rivals are direct gaming products. This clustering suggests that Control's performance is not uniquely sensitive to the RTX 5070's Blackwell 2.0 architecture features, but rather to its general-purpose compute throughput.

The CPU, meanwhile, holds a stronger position. Its average benchmark score of 77740 places it 1.6% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513) and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492). It is 1.7% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K (79097) and 2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (76212). These deltas are small, but they show that the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 competes at the top tier of desktop and workstation processors, which is remarkable for a mobile-class chip. In Control, this CPU headroom means the combo rank is likely dragged down by the GPU's mid-pack standing rather than any CPU deficiency.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings in Control?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 87 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the min FPS at Medium settings (83 FPS) suggests that High settings maintain similar stability.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Control?

A: No. The best 4K result is 70 FPS at Low settings, but the High preset drops to 44 FPS and Ultra falls to 39 FPS. None of the measured 4K rows reach 60 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5070 lacks the raw throughput for 4K60 in this title without significant settings compromises.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest benchmark rivals?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 40377. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580, 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, 1.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile. These are all sub-3% deltas.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark percentile and how does it rank?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score is 77740, which places it 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 1.7% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 137, while at 1080p Ultra it is 75. That is a 45% reduction in frame rate from the lowest to highest preset, which is a substantial visual-to-performance trade-off.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 1551 out of 2888 tested combos for Control. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly half of the tested systems perform better and half perform worse.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the four settings presets produce a clear progression. Low settings deliver an average of 137 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions. Medium settings drop to 98 FPS, with a min of 83 and a max of 112. High settings yield 87 FPS on average. Ultra settings produce 75 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 62 FPS, which gives users significant headroom to choose between maximum frame rate and maximum visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings ladder compresses. Low settings average 104 FPS, still above the 100 FPS mark. Medium settings average 74 FPS, with a min of 63 and a max of 85. High settings average 66 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 57 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 47 FPS, showing that the resolution increase tightens the available performance range.

At 3840x2160, the results become marginal for smooth gameplay. Low settings average 70 FPS, which is the only 4K row above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 50 FPS, with a min of 42 and a max of 57 — the min here is below the 45 FPS that many players consider the floor for playable action games. High settings average 44 FPS. Ultra settings average 39 FPS, the lowest result in the entire dataset. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is just 31 FPS, indicating that the GPU is so saturated that even lowering settings provides limited relief.

The min/max data available for Medium settings across all three resolutions shows consistent frame pacing. At 1080p, the min is 83 and the max is 112, a 29 FPS range. At 1440p, the min is 63 and the max is 85, a 22 FPS range. At 4K, the min is 42 and the max is 57, a 15 FPS range. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that frame time variance decreases as the GPU becomes more consistently bottlenecked, which is a common pattern in GPU-limited scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB205 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The boost clock is 2512 MHz, with a base clock of 2325 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377.

In Control, the GPU's role is the primary determinant of frame rate at all measured resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 137 FPS shows that the GPU can push high frame rates when pixel count is low, but the dramatic drop to 70 FPS at 4K Low reveals that the memory bandwidth and rasterization throughput are the limiting factors. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is not a constraint in this game, as Control's texture requirements are well within that limit, but the 192-bit bus width does limit effective bandwidth scaling.

The RTX 5070's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are all professional or mobile GPUs, which is unusual for a mainstream desktop card. The 0.1% delta to the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and the 2% delta to the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile suggest that the RTX 5070's compute performance is not dramatically different from these workstation parts, despite its gaming-oriented feature set. In Control specifically, this means the RTX 5070 performs as expected for its raw compute class, with no architectural advantage that would push it above its benchmark standing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data suggests that the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings at 87 FPS provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, as Ultra settings only add 75 FPS — a 14% reduction for what is typically a modest visual improvement. Medium settings at 98 FPS are also viable for users who prioritize frame rate, but High offers a better experience per the data.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 66 FPS is the recommended preset. This stays above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining the High preset's visual fidelity. Medium settings at 74 FPS provide a 12% performance buffer, which may be preferable for users with high-refresh-rate displays, but the min FPS of 63 at Medium suggests that High settings are still stable enough for consistent gameplay. Ultra at 57 FPS falls below 60 FPS and is not recommended for this resolution.

At 3840x2160, Low settings at 70 FPS is the only preset that achieves a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. Medium settings at 50 FPS are borderline, with a min of 42 FPS that could cause noticeable stutter in action sequences. High and Ultra at 44 and 39 FPS respectively are not recommended for 4K gameplay. Users who want 4K should either accept Low settings or reduce the resolution to 1440p and use High settings, which yields 66 FPS with substantially better visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a 55 W TDP. The CPU supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It is in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740.

In Control, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the resolution scaling pattern. The game released in 2019, and its threading model is not designed to fully utilize 16 cores. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395's single-core performance, measured at 2044 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4147 in Passmark single-thread, is more than adequate for Control's main-thread workload. The multicore scores (35314 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 20992 in Geekbench multicore) are essentially unused headroom for this title.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that it is competitive with top desktop processors. The 1.6% delta to the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and the -1.7% delta to the Intel Core i9-14900K indicate that this mobile chip can match or exceed desktop parts in general benchmarks. However, in Control, this CPU performance does not translate to higher frame rates because the GPU is the bottleneck at all measured settings. The 1080p Low result of 137 FPS is the only scenario where the CPU might begin to matter, and even there, the GPU is still producing enough frames that the CPU's 5.10 GHz boost clock is unlikely to be a limiting factor.