Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a strong performance profile for Control, with benchmark data showing consistently high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The pairing places the CPU in the 73rd percentile of all tested processors and the GPU in the 83rd percentile of all tested graphics cards, indicating a balanced system where both components contribute to the overall experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for its processing capability. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19,617, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 5500's 19,593 average score. The Intel Core i5-12500 achieves 19,668, a 0.4% advantage, while the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19,499, trailing by 0.5%. The Intel Core i5-11600KF leads the group with 19,723, outperforming the Ryzen 5 5500 by 0.7%. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming scenarios, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals cluster tightly around its 43,223 average benchmark score. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262, a 0.1% difference, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile also scores 43,268, another 0.1% gap. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 achieves 43,301, 0.2% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile reaches 43,667, 1% above the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER. For gaming purposes, these differences are imperceptible, though the desktop card's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide advantages in texture-heavy scenes that may not appear in synthetic benchmarks.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average frame rate is 58.9 FPS, falling just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 69.1 FPS.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 89.5 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. All four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 19,593 is within 0.7% of all four nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-11600KF is the closest competitor at 19,723, while the Intel Core i7-10700F is the only rival with a lower score at 19,499.

Q: Is the GPU's performance closer to desktop or mobile competitors?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average score of 43,223 is nearly identical to the desktop Quadro M6000 cards, with the 24 GB version scoring 43,262 and the standard version scoring 43,301. The RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43,667, making it the strongest rival in this group.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 135.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves substantial headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS at any tested setting?

A: Only at 4K with Ultra settings, where the average is 58.9 FPS. Every other combination of resolution and settings maintains an average above 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the frame rates range from 204.6 FPS on Low to 116.2 FPS on Ultra, a difference of 88.4 FPS between the two presets. This wide spread indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU is the primary bottleneck—the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card, but the GPU's rendering load increases dramatically with higher settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress slightly: Low averages 161.7 FPS while Ultra averages 89.5 FPS, a gap of 72.2 FPS. The overall reduction in frame rates across all presets compared to 1080p—roughly 20-25% lower—shows the GPU working harder as pixel count increases. The CPU's role becomes relatively more important at this resolution, though the GPU still dominates the performance equation.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low settings produce 107.6 FPS, but Ultra drops to 58.9 FPS, a spread of 48.7 FPS. The proportional gap between Low and Ultra narrows as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB memory buffer and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K textures, but the rendering workload at Ultra settings pushes the GPU to its limits.

The data shows that the Ryzen 5 5500 is never the limiting factor in this configuration. Even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most stressed, the 204.6 FPS average indicates the processor can keep up with the GPU's output. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.20 GHz boost clock provides enough single-thread and multi-thread performance for Control's action sequences.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control successfully at all three tested resolutions, with specific limitations only at the highest settings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 69.1 FPS average. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 58.9 FPS, so it should be avoided for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, every settings preset is playable. The best option is Ultra, which delivers 89.5 FPS average—substantially above the 60 FPS requirement. This resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this system. The 1920x1080 resolution is similarly unrestricted, with Ultra settings averaging 116.2 FPS, making it the most forgiving environment for maintaining high frame rates.

The system's 673rd rank out of 3,720 tested combinations places it in the top 18% of all configurations tested for this game. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the processor and graphics card, with the GPU's 83rd percentile performance complementing the CPU's 73rd percentile capability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system produces its highest frame rates. Low settings average 204.6 FPS, which drops to 155.9 FPS at Medium, 135.9 FPS at High, and 116.2 FPS at Ultra. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 88.4 FPS reduction, with each settings tier costing roughly 20-30 FPS. These numbers indicate a system with significant headroom even at the most demanding preset.

The 2560x1440 results show a similar pattern with reduced absolute values. Low averages 161.7 FPS, Medium 119.1 FPS, High 103.8 FPS, and Ultra 89.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 72.2 FPS, and every preset remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The step from Medium to High costs 15.3 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 14.3 FPS, showing consistent scaling.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates become more constrained. Low averages 107.6 FPS, Medium 77.3 FPS, High 69.1 FPS, and Ultra 58.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only configuration that fails to reach 60 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra represents a 10.2 FPS drop, highlighting the heavy cost of the highest quality settings at 4K resolution. The min and max FPS values were not recorded in the benchmark data, so all figures represent average frame rates only.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination achieves rank 673 out of 3,720 tested CPU and GPU pairings for Control, placing it in the 81.9th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across most resolution and settings combinations. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 83rd percentile GPU ranking is the primary driver of this strong position, as the card's 12 GB memory and 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance handle Control's visual effects efficiently.

The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking is respectable but not exceptional, and in this game, the GPU clearly carries more weight. The system's overall ranking suggests that while the Ryzen 5 5500 is not a top-tier processor, it provides sufficient performance to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 SUPER in Control's specific workload. The 3,720 tested combinations span a wide range of hardware, so a rank of 673 indicates this pairing outperforms the majority of alternatives.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, which averages 69.1 FPS. This provides a 9.1 FPS margin above the playable threshold, giving some headroom for scene complexity. The Medium preset averages 77.3 FPS and could also be used for additional stability, while Low at 107.6 FPS is available for maximum frame rates.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings are the best choice, averaging 89.5 FPS. This delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining a 29.5 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The substantial headroom means players can enable all visual features without concern for frame rate drops below the playable level.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 116.2 FPS, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity. The 56.2 FPS margin above the threshold ensures consistent performance even in demanding scenes. The system has enough power at 1080p that all settings presets are viable, with Low reaching 204.6 FPS for competitive play scenarios.