Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust experience in Control, with the recorded data showing that this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested. The analysis below breaks down the optimal settings, component roles, and performance metrics derived from the database measurements.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which records an average of 60.8 FPS. This is a narrow margin above the playability threshold, so players at 4K should treat High as the practical ceiling. The Medium preset at this resolution delivers 73 FPS, which provides more headroom, but the High preset is the highest quality option that still meets the 60 FPS target. Ultra at 4K drops to 53.6 FPS, making it unsuitable for a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the database shows that all four presets clear 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 82.6 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the threshold, meaning players can max out the game at 1440p without worrying about performance dips below playable levels. The High preset at 1440p records 89.9 FPS, Medium records 103.2 FPS, and Low records 147.7 FPS, but Ultra is the recommendation since it offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a strong average.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 107.5 FPS. Every preset at 1080p exceeds 60 FPS, with Low at 174 FPS, Medium at 137.2 FPS, and High at 119.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p provides a fully maxed-out experience with a substantial buffer above the playability threshold, making it the clear choice for players on 1080p displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU maintains a consistent baseline. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra is 66.5 FPS (174 versus 107.5), which shows that the rendering load scales significantly with settings. At 2560x1440, the spread between Low and Ultra is 65.1 FPS (147.7 versus 82.6), a similar pattern. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows to 46.1 FPS (99.7 versus 53.6), indicating that the GPU is being pushed harder at 4K and the settings impact is relatively compressed.

The data indicates that the RTX 4070 is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. Moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra, the average drops from 107.5 FPS to 82.6 FPS, a reduction of 24.9 FPS. Moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the average drops from 82.6 FPS to 53.6 FPS, a reduction of 29 FPS. This progressive decline as pixel count increases points to the GPU being the limiting factor at 4K, especially since the Ultra preset at that resolution falls below 60 FPS.

At 1080p and 1440p, the Ryzen 5 3600 appears sufficient to feed the RTX 4070, as the performance remains high even at Ultra settings. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with its 32 MB of shared L3 cache, provide enough throughput for Control's action-adventure gameplay. The fact that Ultra at 1440p stays above 80 FPS suggests that the CPU is not bottlenecking the GPU at these resolutions. At 4K, the CPU role diminishes further, and the GPU's raw throughput becomes the deciding factor, as evidenced by the Ultra preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold while lower presets remain playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded averages are as follows: Low records 99.7 FPS, Medium records 73 FPS, High records 60.8 FPS, and Ultra records 53.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single-step drop occurring between Medium and High, a difference of 12.2 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is 7.2 FPS, and from Low to Medium is 26.7 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is viable up to High settings, but Ultra requires a more powerful GPU than the RTX 4070.

At 2560x1440, the recorded averages are: Low at 147.7 FPS, Medium at 103.2 FPS, High at 89.9 FPS, and Ultra at 82.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 44.5 FPS, which is the largest single-step difference at this resolution. The gap between Medium and High is 13.3 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 7.3 FPS. These numbers suggest that the Medium preset offers a significant performance advantage over Low, while the higher presets have diminishing returns in terms of FPS cost.

At 1920x1080, the recorded averages are: Low at 174 FPS, Medium at 137.2 FPS, High at 119.6 FPS, and Ultra at 107.5 FPS. The Low to Medium step is 36.8 FPS, Medium to High is 17.6 FPS, and High to Ultra is 12.1 FPS. At 1080p, even the most demanding preset stays well above 100 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for players who want to maximize visual quality without compromising on frame rate. The data shows that the RTX 4070 has ample headroom at 1080p, as every preset exceeds the playability threshold by a wide margin.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-11400 has an average benchmark score of 17067, which is 0.2 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 3600's score of 17035. The AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070, also 0.2 percent higher. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, which is 0.2 percent lower, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, also 0.2 percent lower. For gaming performance in Control, any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 5 3600, as the delta percentages are minimal. The i5-11400 and EPYC 7573X would offer a marginal performance edge, while the i7-1260P and EPYC 7742 would be essentially indistinguishable in practice.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar results. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile has an average score of 38135, which is 1.3 percent higher than the RTX 4070's score of 37648. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, which is 0.4 percent lower. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628, which is 0.1 percent lower, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, which is 1.3 percent lower. In Control specifically, the RTX 4080 Mobile would deliver slightly higher frame rates, but the difference is small enough that the overall experience would be comparable. The RX Vega 56 and Tesla P4 would perform within a fraction of a percent of the RTX 4070, making them viable alternatives for similar performance levels.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 1021 out of 3720 tested combos in the database for Control. This places it in the upper portion of all tested configurations, roughly in the 73rd percentile of combinations. The ranking reflects a strong pairing that handles the game well at most settings and resolutions, with the only notable weakness being the Ultra preset at 4K. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 71, and the GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 81, which indicates that the GPU is the stronger component in this pairing relative to their respective markets. The combo rank of 1021 out of 3720 suggests that while there are many faster configurations, this setup is well above the median and capable of delivering a smooth experience in most scenarios.

The Verdict

The recorded data confirms that this PC can run Control with a playable experience across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 60.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 53.6 FPS, so players on 4K displays should stick to High or lower. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 82.6 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra being the best at 107.5 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution, and it does so with the highest quality preset at both 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, players will need to make a modest settings compromise, but the High preset still delivers an average above 60 FPS, making this a capable system for Control in nearly all scenarios.