Control

Control is an action-adventure title that stresses both the GPU and CPU in different ways, and the data for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile shows a combination that delivers high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires more careful settings management. The measured FPS across resolutions and presets indicates a system that is capable of very high refresh rate gaming at lower resolutions, but at 4K the GPU becomes the limiting factor, with average frame rates dropping below 60 FPS on the Ultra preset. The combo ranks 1422nd out of 3720 tested combinations, positioning it in the upper half of all tested systems, though not at the very top. This pairing of a 16-core Zen 5 processor with a Blackwell 2.0 architecture mobile GPU delivers a balanced experience, but the data reveals specific strengths and weaknesses that should be considered for any game, especially in the most demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile ranks 1422 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This means it falls in the 62nd percentile of all tested systems, which is a solid mid-to-high placement. The ranking indicates that while this combo is not at the extreme top tier of performance, it is clearly above average. The CPU alone has a percentile of 95 versus all CPUs, and the GPU alone has a percentile of 80 versus all GPUs, so when combined, the system’s place in the middle of the pack likely reflects the specific performance profile of the game and the particular balance of CPU and GPU demands.

The CPU’s average benchmark score is 77740, which places it ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513) by 1.6% and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492) by 1.6%. It is also ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (76212) by 2%. On the other side, the Intel Core i9-14900K has an average score of 79097, which is 1.7% higher than the Ryzen AI Max 395. This means that in CPU-centric synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen AI Max 395 is competitive with high-end desktop processors, while its mobile form factor is a key advantage. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 35435, placing it in a tight group with rivals: the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 scores 35520 (–0.2%), the AMD Radeon Pro Duo scores 35860 (–1.2%), and the NVIDIA T1000 scores 36289 (–2.4%), while the NVIDIA A2 scores 34690 (2.1% ahead of the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile).

In the context of Control specifically, the combo’s rank of 1422 out of 3720 systems indicates that this is a strong pairing for the game, but not at the top. The system is well above the median, which means that even in demanding scenes, the frame rates should be playable, but there is headroom for improvement in the most extreme settings. The data shows that the CPU is a very strong performer, and the GPU is a capable mid-to-high tier mobile part, so the overall rank is a reflection of their combined capabilities. For a game like Control, which has demanding physics and graphics workloads, this combination represents a solid choice for 1440p and 1080p gaming, with 4Kp being possible at lower settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. It also features 46 RT cores and 184 Tensor cores. The GPU’s memory configuration is 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The clocks are a base of 847 MHz and a boost of 1447 MHz, with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU’s pixel rate is 115.8 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 266.2 GTexel/s, with an FP32 performance of 17.04 TFLOPS. The TDP is 60 W, which is quite low for a mobile GPU, and it uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface.

In Control game, the GPU’s role is critical, as the game has heavy graphics demands, but the CPU also matters. The measured FPS shows that at 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, as the frame rates are high: 102 FPS at High, 162 FPS at Low, 115 FPS at Medium, and 89 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, the frame rates drop but are still very playable: 77 FPS at High, 123 FPS at Low, 87 FPS at Medium, and 67 FPS at Ultra. At 4Kp, the GPU becomes the limiting factor: 52 FPS at High, 83 FPS at Low, 59 FPS at Medium, and 45 FPS at Ultra. This shows a clear scaling pattern, with the GPU’s capabilities being sufficient for high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the 4K Ultra setting pushes it below 60 FPS.

The GPU’s VRAM of 12 GB is a important detail for Control game, as the game is known to use a significant amount of VRAM at higher settings. The 12 GB is likely sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at any preset, but at 4Kp, the Ultra settings may come close to the limit. The measured FPS at 4Kp Ultra is 45 FPS, which is the lowest in the data, indicating that the VRAM and bandwidth are stressed at that resolution. The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s is high, and the 192-bit bus is typical for a mid-range mobile GPU. The boost clock of 1447 MHz is relatively low compared to some other mobile GPUs, but the architecture compensates with high efficiency.

The GPU’s benchmarks show that it scores 143870 in Geekbench OpenCL, 139213 in Geekbench Vulkan, and 24004 in PassMark G3D. The PassMark DirectX scores are 151 for DX10, 237 for DX11, and 102 for DX12. These are synthetic scores that reflect overall compute capability, but they do not directly translate to game performance. The GPU’s percentile of 80 versus all GPUs shows that it is well above average, but not in the top tier. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, AMD Radeon Pro Duo, NVIDIA A2, and NVIDIA T1000, with delta percentages of –0.2%, –1.2%, +2.1%, and –2.4% respectively. This indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is in the same performance league as these professional and prosumer cards.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings is 89 FPS, which is a very smooth experience for a fast-paced action game.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, and 2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. The Intel Core i9-14900K is 1.7% higher at 79097.

Q: What is the combo’s rank in the game’s database?

A: The combo ranks 1422 out of 2720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the upper half of the database.

Q: Is the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM enough for the game?

A: The 12 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at all settings, as the frame rates are high. At 4Kp Ultra, the average FPS drops to 45, which indicates the VRAM or the GPU’s compute is stressed at that resolution.

Q: How does the GPU at 4Kp compare to 1440p?

A: At 4Kp, the average FPS is 45 at Ultra, 52 at High, 59 at Medium, and 83 at Low. At 1440p, it is 67 at Ultra, 77 at High, 87 at Medium, and 123 at Low, so the 4Kp resolution has a significant impact on performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s boost clock?

A: The GPU’s boost clock is 1447 MHz, with a base clock of 847 MHz.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the highest average FPS is achieved with Low settings at 162 FPS. Medium settings yield 115 FPS, High settings yield 102 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 89 FPS. The Medium setting has a minimum FPS of 98 and a maximum of 132, while the other settings do not have min/max values. This shows that at 1080p, the GPU is the limiting factor at Ultra, but the CPU is strong enough to support high frame rates at lower settings. The frame rate at Low is 1.6 times the frame rate at Ultra, which indicates that the settings have a significant impact.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still high: 123 FPS at Low, 87 FPS at Medium, 77 FPS at High, and 67 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting has a min FPS of 74 and a max of 100. The scaling from Low to Ultra is from 123 to 67, which is a 45% drop, but the absolute numbers are all above 60 FPS, so the experience is smooth in all settings. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, as it provides high frame rates without the heavy load of 4Kp.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly: 83 FPS at Low, 59 FPS at Medium, 52 FPS at High, and 45 FPS at Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68. At this resolution, only the Low and Medium settings reach 60 FPS or above, with High and Ultra falling below. The 4Kp Ultra setting is the most demanding, with an average of 45 FPS, which might be borderline for a smooth experience, especially in fast-paced action scenes.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the GPU’s performance is heavily influenced by resolution and settings. The 1080p and 1440p data indicate that the GPU is capable of high frame rates, but 4Kp requires tuning. The combination of the Ryzen AI 395’s strong CPU performance and the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile’s capabilities results in a system that is ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4Kp being possible at medium or low settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings for a smooth experience depend on the resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra settings are very accessible, with an average of 89 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High settings yield 102 FPS, and Medium yields 115 FPS. The frame rates are high enough that users can choose Ultra for the best visual quality without worrying about frame rate drops. The Low settings at 162 FPS are unnecessary for a 60Hz monitor, but for a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, the Low and Medium settings can push the frame rate to 115 FPS or higher.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra settings are still good, with an average of 67 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. The High settings at 77 FPS are also a strong choice. The Medium settings at 87 FPS offer a good balance between visual quality and performance. For a 144Hz monitor, the Medium settings (87 FPS) or High (77 FPS) are a better choice than Ultra to get closer to the refresh rate. The Low settings at 123 FPS are excellent for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the settings need to be tuned carefully. The Ultra settings yield 45 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, so it is recommended to use High (52 FPS) or Medium (59 FPS). The Medium settings have a minimum of 50 FPS, which might cause occasional dips, but the average is close to 60. The Low settings at 83 FPS are the best choice for a smooth 4Kp experience, but the visual quality is reduced. For a 60Hz 4Kp display, High settings (52 FPS) might be acceptable, but Medium is safer. For a 120Hz 4Kp monitor, Low settings at 83 FPS are the only way to get above 60 FPS, but the frame rate is not stable enough for 120Hz.

The best experience for a balanced setup is 1440p with Medium or High settings, as the frame rates are high and the visual quality is good. For 1080p, Ultra is the recommended preset for the best visual fidelity while maintaining high frame rates. For 4Kp, Medium or Low is the way to go, depending on the refresh rate of the display.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture and codenamed Strix Halo. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The CPU has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 64 MB L3 cache. It supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel memory bus and a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The CPU is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, and it has an integrated Radeon 8060S GPU.

In the game, the CPU’s role is to handle the physics and AI workloads, while the GPU handles the graphics. The benchmark results show that the CPU is a very strong performer. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35314 in multicore and 2044 in singlecore. In Geekbench, it scores 20992 in multicore and 2464 in single-core. In PassMark, it scores 54934 in multithreaded tests and 4147 in single-thread. These numbers indicate that the CPU is capable of high performance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

The CPU’s performance in the game is reflected in the FPS data. At 1080p, the frame rates are high, which indicates that the CPU is not bottlenecking the GPU. The game is not CPU-heavy, but the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures that the 1080p and even 1440p frame rates are not limited by the processor. The CPU’s high thread count also future-proofs the system for other games that might use more than 8 cores.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 77740 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, which is exceptional. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513, +1.6%), AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492, +1.6%), Intel Core i9-14900K (79097, –1.7%), and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (76212, +2%). This shows that the Ryzen AI Max 395 is competitive with the top-tier desktop processors, despite being a mobile part.

The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads are a strong fit for modern games, but Control does not fully utilize all of them. The game is more GPU-oriented, but the CPU’s fast single-thread performance (boost clock of 5.10 GHz) ensures that the frame rate at 1080p is not CPU-limited, as shown by the 162 FPS at Low settings. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s is also high for a mobile processor, which helps the GPU when it needs to stream data.

In summary, the CPU is the strongest component in this combo, with high core counts, high clocks, and a high percentile. In Control game, the CPU is sufficient to keep up with the GPU, as the frame rates are high at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU’s performance is also well above the average, which means it should not and bottleneck any GPU in this class. The data indicates that the CPU is a top-tier performer that can handle the game’s physics and AI workloads without issues.