Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a thoroughly playable Control experience at every tested resolution, with the GPU consistently acting as the primary performance driver. The combo ranks 904th out of 3,720 tested combinations, placing it in the top quarter of all systems. At 1080p, this pairing achieves an average of 106 FPS on Ultra settings, while at 1440p it maintains 80 FPS on Ultra, and at 4K it still reaches 62 FPS on High settings. The data shows a system that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold across nearly all settings, with only the 4K Ultra preset falling below it at 54 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 904th out of 3,720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the 75.7th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong result, indicating that this pairing outperforms roughly three-quarters of all other combinations in the database for this specific title. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU's substantial rasterization capabilities.

The CPU itself holds an 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,018. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (scoring 36,945, a 0.2% difference), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37,093, -0.2%), the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36,938, 0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (37,112, -0.3%). These margins are negligible, meaning the 5500X3D performs essentially identically to these alternatives in general compute workloads.

The GPU holds an 81st percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,648. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37,628, 0.1% delta), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507, 0.4%), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38,135, -1.3%), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37,157, 1.3%). The RTX 4070 sits within a tight performance cluster, with all rivals within a 1.3% margin, indicating that swapping to any of these GPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates in Control.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining Control's performance across all resolutions. This is evident from the scaling pattern: as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, average frame rates drop proportionally, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 106 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 80 FPS; and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 54 FPS. This consistent degradation with resolution scaling indicates the RTX 4070 is the limiting component.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. At 1080p, the combination achieves 193 FPS on Low settings, which is substantially higher than the 1440p Low result of 146 FPS and the 4K Low result of 98 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings (47 FPS difference) is larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K at Low settings (48 FPS difference), suggesting the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU adequately even at lower settings.

Settings scaling further confirms the GPU-bound nature. At 4K, moving from Low to Medium reduces average FPS from 98 to 70 (a 28.6% drop), while moving from Medium to High reduces it from 70 to 62 (an 11.4% drop). At 1440p, the Low-to-Medium transition drops from 146 to 104 FPS (28.8%), and Medium-to-High drops from 104 to 92 FPS (11.5%). The consistent percentage drops across resolutions indicate that the settings are taxing the GPU uniformly, with no evidence of CPU bottlenecking even at the lowest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows excellent performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 193 FPS, Medium achieves 137 FPS with a minimum of 116 and maximum of 157, High reaches 122 FPS, and Ultra delivers 106 FPS. The frame rate headroom at 1080p is substantial, with even the most demanding preset exceeding the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected scaling. Low settings yield 146 FPS, Medium produces 104 FPS with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 119, High achieves 92 FPS, and Ultra delivers 80 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium settings (88 FPS) stays well above the playability threshold, indicating smooth performance even during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show its limits. Low settings produce 98 FPS, Medium delivers 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80, High achieves 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 59 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting occasional dips during intense moments, though the average remains playable. High settings maintain an average of 62 FPS, which is above the threshold but with less headroom than lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all within a 0.3% performance delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2% higher score) and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (0.2% higher) would behave essentially identically in Control, as would the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (-0.2%) and Intel Core i9-12900T (-0.3%). Users swapping between any of these processors would see no measurable difference in frame rates, as the game is GPU-bound at all tested settings.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's closest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (0.1% higher score), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.4% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (-1.3%), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (1.3% higher). These deltas are so small that they would translate to less than 1 FPS difference at any given setting. The RTX 4080 Mobile, despite its name, scores only 1.3% higher than the desktop RTX 4070 in the benchmark suite, suggesting it would deliver nearly identical results in Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which achieves 62 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 54 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay at this resolution. The Medium preset also qualifies with 70 FPS, but High offers better visual quality while still meeting the playability standard.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 80 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual fidelity while maintaining smooth performance. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—stay above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the lowest minimum frame rate (88 FPS at Medium) providing comfortable headroom.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 106 FPS, making it the recommended choice. Every preset at this resolution stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, with Low reaching 193 FPS and Medium hitting 137 FPS. The system has enough performance headroom at 1080p to run the game at maximum settings without any concerns about frame rate drops.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K the system achieves 62 FPS on High settings, 70 FPS on Medium, and 98 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 80 FPS on average, which is the highest quality setting that maintains playable performance at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. Performance scales consistently with resolution changes, and the CPU's nearest rivals show negligible performance differences, indicating the RTX 4070 is the primary determinant of frame rates.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware in the database?

A: The combo ranks 904th out of 3,720 tested combinations. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, scores within 0.2% of the 5500X3D, while the GPU's closest competitor, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores within 0.1% of the RTX 4070.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 106 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 137 FPS with a minimum of 116 and maximum of 157, while Low settings reach 193 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, only at 4K resolution with Ultra settings, where the average drops to 54 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum frame rate is 59 FPS, which is just below the threshold, though the average of 70 FPS remains playable.