Control

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER sits at rank 728 out of 3720 tested combinations in the database for Control. That places this pairing in the top 20% of all recorded configurations, a strong result for a game that demands both solid CPU throughput and substantial GPU muscle. The combination is not a top-tier outlier, but the rank reflects a system that should handle the game with considerable headroom across most settings.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 71 against all processors in the database. That means the Ryzen 5 3600 outperforms roughly seven out of every ten CPUs recorded, which is respectable for a six-core, twelve-thread part built on the Zen 2 architecture. Its average benchmark score of 17035 places it in a tight cluster with several rivals. The Intel Core i7-1260P scores 17007, a delta of just 0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, also a 0.2% delta. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-11400 and AMD EPYC 7573X each score 17067 and 17070 respectively, both 0.2% higher. In practical terms, this CPU is virtually indistinguishable from these peers in raw compute performance.

The GPU side is stronger. The RTX 4070 SUPER holds a percentile rank of 83 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its closest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43262 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (0.1% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43301 (0.2% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667 (1% higher). The delta here is small, meaning the RTX 4070 SUPER delivers compute performance on par with those four cards, and the 1% gap to the RTX 4090 Mobile is the largest difference in this group.

The recorded data shows a system where the GPU is clearly the dominant component in terms of relative standing. The CPU is competent, but the graphics card carries more weight in the overall ranking. For Control specifically, this matters because the game is visually demanding, and the RTX 4070 SUPER provides the bulk of the rendering capability. The combination rank of 728 out of 3720 is a direct reflection of how these two parts work together in this title, and the numbers suggest a configuration that is well above the median but not at the very top of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Control, the balance between CPU and GPU shifts noticeably as resolution changes. The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080, the system delivers 172.4 FPS on Low settings, which is the highest recorded figure across all resolutions and presets. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is feeding frames fast enough to keep the GPU busy, and the bottleneck is not severe. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p is a drop to 153.2 FPS, a 19.2 FPS reduction, while High drops further to 137.2 FPS and Ultra to 118.3 FPS. The scaling here is smooth, indicating that the CPU can handle the frame rates without becoming a limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the pattern changes. Low settings produce 156.6 FPS, Medium drops to 117.2 FPS, High to 103.5 FPS, and Ultra to 91.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 39.4 FPS, a much larger jump than the 19.2 FPS seen at 1080p. This wider spread indicates that the GPU is starting to take on more work as pixel count rises, and the rendering load is becoming the dominant factor. The CPU still has enough headroom to support these frame rates, but the GPU is clearly the component responding to the increased resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is firmly in charge. Low settings produce 109.3 FPS, Medium drops to 79.3 FPS, High to 66.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium here is 30 FPS, and between Medium and High it is 12.6 FPS. The Ultra preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold, which is the only recorded instance across all tested configurations where this system fails to maintain playable frame rates. The CPU's role at 4K is diminished, as the GPU is clearly saturated by the pixel workload. The data shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the deciding factor at this resolution, while the Ryzen 5 3600 provides sufficient support without becoming a meaningful constraint.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset reinforces this. At Low settings, 1080p yields 172.4 FPS, 1440p yields 156.6 FPS, and 4K yields 109.3 FPS. That is a 36.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 30.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. At Ultra settings, 1080p yields 118.3 FPS, 1440p yields 91.6 FPS, and 4K yields 57.9 FPS. The percentage drops are larger at higher presets, confirming that the GPU workload scales more steeply with both resolution and quality settings. The CPU is not the limiting factor in any of these scenarios; it is the GPU that determines the final frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is straightforward to identify from the measured data.

At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 66.7 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 57.9 FPS, which does not meet the playable mark. Therefore, High is the best choice at 4K. Medium runs at 79.3 FPS and Low at 109.3 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at 91.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This means the system can handle the highest quality setting at this resolution without issue. High runs at 103.5 FPS, Medium at 117.2 FPS, and Low at 156.6 FPS, but Ultra is the clear pick for maximum visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 118.3 FPS, comfortably above the threshold. All four presets clear 60 FPS at this resolution, so the choice is simply Ultra for the best experience. High runs at 137.2 FPS, Medium at 153.2 FPS, and Low at 172.4 FPS, but there is no reason to drop below Ultra given the headroom.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, the closest matches in the database are the Intel Core i7-1260P, the Intel Core i5-11400, the AMD EPYC 7573X, and the AMD EPYC 7742. The i7-1260P and EPYC 7742 each score within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600, while the i5-11400 and EPYC 7573X are also within 0.2% but on the higher side. In practice, swapping the Ryzen 5 3600 for any of these would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control. The i5-11400 is a desktop part that would slot into a similar system, while the i7-1260P is a mobile chip, but the benchmark scores indicate that the compute output is essentially the same.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. The Quadro M6000 24 GB and RTX 5050 Mobile are within 0.1% of the RTX 4070 SUPER, the Quadro M6000 is within 0.2%, and the RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% higher. The RTX 4090 Mobile is the only rival that outperforms the RTX 4070 SUPER by a meaningful margin, but even that gap is small in the context of overall GPU performance. A system built with any of these GPUs would deliver frame rates in Control that are very close to what the RTX 4070 SUPER produces.

When considering alternatives for the full combo, a configuration with the Intel Core i5-11400 and a Quadro M6000 24 GB would be expected to produce almost identical results in Control, based on the recorded benchmark scores. The data does not include direct game FPS measurements for these rival pairings, but the close average scores suggest that the behavior would be similar.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings levels, with average frame rates provided for each combination. Minimum and maximum FPS values are not available in the database, so the analysis relies on average figures.

At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 172.4 FPS, Medium produces 153.2 FPS, High produces 137.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 118.3 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 54.1 FPS, and every preset is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 156.6 FPS, Medium produces 117.2 FPS, High produces 103.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 91.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 65 FPS, and again all presets clear the playable mark.

At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 109.3 FPS, Medium produces 79.3 FPS, High produces 66.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 57.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 51.4 FPS, but the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only recorded configuration in the dataset where the system fails to maintain playable frame rates.

The progression across resolutions shows a consistent pattern. At each preset, the frame rate decreases as resolution increases, and the relative drop is larger at higher quality settings. The data indicates that the system is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom. At 4K, the system remains playable through High settings, but Ultra is not viable.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER can run Control, and the recorded data shows it does so with strong performance across most configurations.

At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra running at 118.3 FPS. This is a fully playable experience at the highest quality setting, with enough headroom to handle demanding scenes without dropping below the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra running at 91.6 FPS. The 1440p Ultra experience is smooth, and the frame rate is high enough to support high refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system clears 60 FPS on Low, Medium, and High settings, with High running at 66.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 57.9 FPS, so 4K users should stick with High for a playable experience. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at Ultra, while 4K is playable at High but not Ultra.

The data confirms that this combo is a strong match for Control. The GPU is the dominant component, and the CPU provides enough support to avoid bottlenecking at any resolution. The only limitation is 4K Ultra, which is a demanding target for any system. For the vast majority of players, this pairing delivers a smooth and visually rich experience.