Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong performance profile for Control, with benchmark results showing that the combination can handle the game at high settings across all tested resolutions. The data indicates a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a slight settings adjustment to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearestRivals data for both components provides context on what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has an average benchmark score of 19593, placing it in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430, which scores 19617, showing a mere -0.1% delta. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, which is -0.4% relative to the Ryzen 5 5500, indicating nearly identical processing performance. The Intel Core i7-10700F trails slightly with a score of 19499, representing a +0.5% delta in favor of the Ryzen chip. The Intel Core i5-11600KF leads this group with 19723, but the -0.7% delta means all four alternatives fall within a narrow performance band of less than one percent difference.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the average benchmark score is 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a score of 37628, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, showing a 0.4% delta, meaning the RTX 4070 is marginally ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile outperforms with 38135, representing a -1.3% delta against the desktop RTX 4070. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 sits at 37157, a +1.3% delta. These figures suggest that users considering alternatives to this specific CPU-GPU pairing could expect near-identical frame rates with any of these rival components, with performance variance staying under 1.5% across the board.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities across different resolutions and settings in Control. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 193 FPS average, while dropping to 137 FPS at Medium and 122 FPS at High. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a reduction of 87 FPS, from 193 to 106 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as settings increase. At this resolution, the CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scaling becomes more pronounced. Low settings yield 146 FPS, Medium drops to 104 FPS, High reaches 92 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 80 FPS. The 66 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p demonstrates that the GPU workload increases substantially with resolution. At 3840x2160, the trend continues with Low settings producing 98 FPS, Medium 70 FPS, High 62 FPS, and Ultra falling to 54 FPS. The 44 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 4K shows that the RTX 4070 becomes the limiting factor at this resolution, particularly with the most demanding presets.

The data shows that the Ryzen 5 5500 provides sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p Ultra, where the system still delivers 106 FPS. The GPU workload scales predictably with both resolution and settings, with the RTX 4070 handling the graphical demands efficiently up to 1440p Ultra. At 4K Ultra, the combination falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component at this extreme configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 193 FPS, with no min or max values recorded. Medium settings average 137 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 116 and 157 FPS respectively. High settings achieve 122 FPS average, while Ultra settings deliver 106 FPS. The variance between Medium minimum and maximum frames shows a spread of 41 FPS, indicating some frame pacing fluctuations but remaining well above playable thresholds.

The 2560x1440 results show a noticeable step down from 1080p. Low settings average 146 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS with a range of 88 to 119 FPS, High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 80 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p exhibits a 31 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, which is tighter than the 1080p Medium spread, suggesting more consistent frame delivery at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope narrows considerably. Low settings average 98 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 59 and 80 FPS, High averages 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The Medium setting at 4K shows a 21 FPS spread, with the minimum of 59 FPS barely missing the 60 FPS playability threshold. This data indicates that 4K High is the most demanding preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS, while 4K Ultra falls below the threshold by 6 FPS on average.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 904th out of 3720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the top 24.3% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, with the RTX 4070 providing substantial graphics horsepower while the Ryzen 5 5500 contributes adequate processing throughput. The percentile rankings of the individual components support this position: the CPU sits in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU ranks in the 81st percentile among all GPUs.

The ranking indicates that this system outperforms the majority of tested configurations for Control, but it is not at the absolute top tier. The 904th position out of 3720 combinations suggests that while the RTX 4070 is a strong GPU, the Ryzen 5 5500 keeps the overall combination from reaching the highest echelons of performance. Systems with more powerful CPUs paired with the RTX 4070 would likely rank higher, while those with weaker CPUs would fall below this mark.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data clearly indicates that this system can run Control effectively at all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four settings are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 106 FPS average. The system maintains high frame rates even at the most demanding preset, leaving substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, all settings also remain playable, with Ultra achieving 80 FPS average. This represents a 26 FPS drop from the 1080p Ultra result, but the system still delivers smooth gameplay at the highest quality preset. The 1440p High preset at 92 FPS and Medium at 104 FPS provide additional options for users seeking higher frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The playable settings include High, Low, and Medium, but Ultra falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 54 FPS. The best settings at 4K are High, achieving 62 FPS average. This means 4K gaming is possible with this system, but users must avoid the Ultra preset to maintain smooth performance. The 4K Medium setting averages 70 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer above the playability threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 106 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining a significant margin above the playability threshold. Users seeking higher refresh rates could opt for High at 122 FPS or Medium at 137 FPS, but Ultra offers the optimal balance of quality and performance at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best settings choice, delivering 80 FPS average. This preset provides maximum visual fidelity while remaining comfortably above 60 FPS. The 80 FPS average gives users some flexibility for demanding scenes, and the gap between this and the 60 FPS threshold is sufficient for consistent gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which achieves 62 FPS average. This is the only preset at 4K that combines maximum visual quality with the ability to stay at or above 60 FPS. The 62 FPS average is close to the threshold, but the data shows that High settings maintain playability at this resolution. Medium settings at 70 FPS would provide more headroom, but High offers the best visual experience while still meeting the playability requirement.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Yes, at 4K the system achieves 62 FPS average on High settings and 70 FPS on Medium settings. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 54 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, delivering 80 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that maintains performance above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival GPU?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA Tesla P4 and 0.4% higher than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. The RTX 4080 Mobile scores 1.3% higher.

Q: What frame rates does the system achieve at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces an average of 193 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded across all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 in Control?

A: The data shows the system reaches 106 FPS at 1080p Ultra, indicating the CPU does not limit performance at this resolution. The GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K Ultra where frame rates drop to 54 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded at 4K Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum frame rate is 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The average for this preset is 70 FPS with a maximum of 80 FPS.