Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a robust gaming experience in Control, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and presets. The data shows that this pairing is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions and settings. Measured frame rates are consistently high, making this a strong contender for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K also proving to be viable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for this combination shows a clear progression of average frame rates as resolution and graphical demands change. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 203.5. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 151.1 FPS, and at High settings, it remains very high at 133.2 FPS. Pushing to Ultra settings still yields an excellent 112.8 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the RTX 5070 has significant performance in reserve, and the Ryzen 5 5500 is capable of feeding it enough data to maintain high frame rates across the board.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected but remains impressive. The Low preset averages 156.1 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth for competitive or fast-paced play. The Medium preset delivers 114.2 FPS, while High settings produce an average of 102.2 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset stays well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with an average of 85.3 FPS. This demonstrates that the combo is not just playable but comfortably fast at 1440p, even with the highest in-game settings enabled.

The most demanding test is at 3840x2160 (4K). Here, the data shows a steeper drop-off as settings increase. The Low preset averages 106.4 FPS, which is still very smooth. The Medium preset drops to an average of 77.3 FPS, and High settings maintain a playable 65.7 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with an average of 57.1 FPS. This is the only configuration in the measured data where the frame rate dips below the playable mark, indicating that 4K Ultra is a step too far for this specific pairing. The absence of min/max FPS data means the analysis relies on average performance, which still provides a clear picture of the combo's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds a rank of 720 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the top 19.4% of all tested systems, a strong showing that underscores its high-performance nature. The data confirms it is a well-balanced pairing for this title, with the GPU's raw power being the primary driver of its high ranking.

The CPU itself is a solid mid-range performer, sitting in the 73rd percentile against all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 19593. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 and Intel Core i5-12500, have average scores of 19617 and 19668, respectively, showing a performance delta of just -0.1% and -0.4%. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 5500 is essentially performance-equivalent to these other options, meaning any of them would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control.

The GPU is a much higher-tier component, ranking in the 82nd percentile against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 40377. The nearest rivals for the RTX 5070, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, have average scores of 40318 and 40063, with deltas of 0.1% and 0.8% respectively. This suggests that while those professional-grade cards offer similar compute performance, the RTX 5070 is the more relevant gaming part due to its architecture and driver support. The combination of a top-quartile GPU with a mid-pack CPU is what allows this combo to achieve such a high overall rank.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players targeting a consistent 60 FPS or higher, the data suggests the following optimal settings for the most demanding preset that remains playable:

• 1920x1080: The best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 112.8 FPS. This is the most visually demanding preset, and the combo handles it with a massive framerate buffer, ensuring maximum visual fidelity without any performance concerns.
• 2560x1440: The best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 85.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing players to enjoy the game at its highest quality at 1440p with plenty of headroom for demanding scenes.
• 3840x2160: The best settings are High, which yields an average of 65.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS requirement. While Medium and Low also work, High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution.

These recommendations are based strictly on the measured average FPS data. The verdict is clear: this system is capable of running Control at maximum settings for 1080p and 1440p, but requires a slight reduction to High settings to maintain smooth performance at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides insight into what other hardware would behave similarly in this game. For the central processing unit, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is closely matched by the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 and the Intel Core i5-12500. Their average benchmark scores are within 0.4% of the Ryzen 5 5500, meaning a system with either of these CPUs paired with an RTX 5070 would likely produce almost identical frame rates in Control. The Intel Core i7-10700F and Intel Core i5-11600KF are also near rivals, with deltas of 0.5% and -0.7%, respectively, placing them in the same performance tier.

On the graphics card side, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals are all professional workstation cards, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 580, AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, and AMD Radeon Pro 5300. Their average scores are all within 1.2% of the RTX 5070. While these cards may have similar raw compute numbers, they are not typically used for gaming. The closest gaming-oriented alternative would be a card from the previous generation, but the data provided does not list such a direct rival. In practical terms for gaming, the RTX 5070's performance is what defines this combo's capabilities, and any CPU from the listed rivals would not create a bottleneck in Control.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results clearly show how the roles of the CPU and GPU shift depending on the resolution and preset. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 203.5. This extremely high frame rate indicates that the system is likely not limited by the GPU's raw fill rate but rather by the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls. The data shows a large jump from Low to Medium settings, with a drop of 52.4 FPS, which is a significant change driven by the GPU's increased workload.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. This is evidenced by the scaling of frame rates. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 85.3 FPS, which is a 27.3% drop from the High preset's 102.2 FPS. At 4K, the gap between High and Ultra is only 8.6 FPS (65.7 vs 57.1), showing that the GPU is struggling to maintain the highest settings at this resolution. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases because the number of pixels to render grows, placing the burden squarely on the GPU.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 5500 is more than sufficient for this game at any resolution. Its performance does not appear to create a significant bottleneck, even at 1080p with Low settings where the frame rate is exceptionally high. The RTX 5070 is the dominant factor in defining the gaming experience. At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU has enough headroom to allow the CPU to push high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU's limitations at the Ultra preset become apparent, but it still provides a playable experience at High settings.

The Verdict

Based on the measured data, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination can definitively run Control at a playable level across all tested resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 1920x1080: This combo clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease at all presets. The Ultra preset is fully playable, averaging 112.8 FPS, making this an excellent setup for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.
• 2560x1440: The system also clears 60 FPS at all presets. The Ultra preset averages 85.3 FPS, providing a smooth and visually rich experience at 1440p. This is arguably the sweet spot for this hardware.
• 3840x2160: At 4K, the combo remains playable at High, Medium, and Low presets. The High preset is the best choice, averaging 65.7 FPS. The Ultra preset is the only one that fails to meet the 60 FPS target, averaging 57.1 FPS.

In summary, this is a highly capable gaming system for Control. It offers a flawless experience at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and it can still deliver a smooth 4K experience if the player is willing to dial the presets down from Ultra to High. The pairing is well-balanced, with the GPU being the primary performance driver at higher resolutions and the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid being a limiting factor.