Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a solid, resolution-dependent experience in Control. The recorded data shows that the combination is fully capable of exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings, while 4K demands a significant reduction in graphical fidelity to remain fluid. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, the balance of workload between CPU and GPU, and how this specific hardware pairing stacks up against other tested combinations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average FPS data for this combination across three resolutions and four quality presets. Notably, minimum and maximum frame rate data is not recorded for this entry, so the analysis focuses solely on average performance.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently above the playable threshold. The Low preset produces an average of 129.8 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo at any resolution. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset yields 91.7 FPS, and the High preset delivers 84.9 FPS. The most demanding setting, Ultra, still maintains a strong average of 73.9 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where each step up in preset costs roughly 20 to 30 FPS, but even the heaviest load leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS mark.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts downward as expected. The Low preset achieves 97.5 FPS, which is still excellent. The Medium preset drops to 67.4 FPS, and the High preset comes in at 61.6 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls below the line with an average of 56.1 FPS. This resolution presents a clear boundary: High is the most demanding preset that remains playable, while Ultra requires a compromise.

At 3840x2160, the results are much more constrained. The Low preset is the only setting that clears the playable threshold, recording an average of 66.1 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 48.1 FPS, and the High preset falls to 39.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is the lowest recorded result for this configuration, averaging just 33.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is significant, representing a 18 FPS drop, which indicates a steep cost for the next quality tier.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions reveals how the workload is distributed between the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, which suggests the GPU is managing the rendering load effectively while the CPU provides sufficient instruction throughput. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is roughly 56 FPS, a substantial range that shows the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes when settings are adjusted.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with a tighter spread. The difference between Low and Ultra is approximately 41 FPS. The fact that the High preset still reaches 61.6 FPS indicates that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count without becoming a severe bottleneck. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be keeping pace with the GPU's output, as the frame rates do not collapse unexpectedly at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The pixel count quadruples relative to 1080p, and the frame rates reflect a heavy GPU load. The Low preset at 66.1 FPS shows the GPU can still operate efficiently when settings are reduced, but the rapid decline to 48.1 FPS at Medium and 39.6 FPS at High demonstrates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is saturated by the combination of high resolution and increased visual complexity. The CPU's role here is diminished, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the system is well-balanced, but at 4K, the GPU is the decisive component for playability.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds a rank of 2152 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the field, meaning it outperforms a majority of other configurations tested in this game but is not among the top-tier setups.

This ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates. The combo handles 1080p with ease and can manage 1440p at high settings, which aligns with a mid-to-upper range position. The struggles at 4K Ultra, where the average dips to 33.3 FPS, prevent it from ranking higher, as many other combinations likely maintain playable frame rates at that resolution. The overall position reflects a hardware pairing that is competent for mainstream gaming but not optimized for extreme loads.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1080p with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 73.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The High preset is the most demanding setting that stays playable, with an average of 61.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 56.1 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages 66.1 FPS. The Medium preset at 48.1 FPS and higher presets do not reach the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the High preset?

A: The average frame rate drops from 84.9 FPS at 1080p to 61.6 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of roughly 23 FPS.

Q: Which component is more important at 4K?

A: The GPU. The frame rates decline sharply as settings increase at 3840x2160, indicating the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. The High preset at 1080p delivers 84.9 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 129.8 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the database lists several processors with near-identical average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ryzen 5 5500's average. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, 0.4 percent lower. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, which is 0.5 percent higher, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, 0.7 percent lower. These processors would behave similarly in this game, providing comparable frame rates when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which scores 20480, 1 percent lower than the RTX 2070 SUPER's average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2 percent lower. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3 percent lower, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5 percent lower. A user with one of these GPUs paired with a similar CPU would expect roughly the same performance in Control, with the small deltas suggesting negligible differences in average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 73.9 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best choice, averaging 61.6 FPS. It provides a high level of detail while just clearing the playable threshold. The Medium preset also works at 67.4 FPS, but High is preferable for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, with an average of 66.1 FPS. This requires significant quality reductions, but it is the sole configuration that achieves the 60 FPS target at this resolution.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Control effectively across most common gaming scenarios. At 1920x1080, all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 73.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: Low at 97.5 FPS, Medium at 67.4 FPS, and High at 61.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 56.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is limited to the Low preset, which averages 66.1 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combination provides a robust experience. For 4K, it is only viable with substantial setting reductions, making it a less suitable choice for high-resolution, high-fidelity gaming.