Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a compelling performance profile for Control, with the data showing a clear divide between 4K and lower resolutions. At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain high-refresh gameplay on demanding presets, while at 2560x1440 and 1920x1080, it provides a consistently smooth experience across nearly all settings. The measured frame rates indicate a system that is well-balanced for 1440p and 1080p gaming, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides average frame rates for all four quality presets at three resolutions, with minimum and maximum values recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system produces an average of 51 FPS on High settings. The Low preset yields a significantly higher average of 81 FPS. The Medium preset averages 57 FPS, with a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, dropping the average to 44 FPS. This data shows that 4K resolution is playable only when settings are reduced to Low, as the Medium preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance improves substantially. The High preset achieves an average of 76 FPS. The Low preset reaches an average of 120 FPS. The Medium preset averages 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS. The Ultra preset maintains an average of 66 FPS, which clears the playable threshold of 60 FPS. All four presets at this resolution remain above the 60 FPS mark, indicating a versatile performance envelope.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its strongest results. The High preset delivers an average of 100 FPS. The Low preset peaks at an average of 158 FPS. The Medium preset averages 112 FPS, with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 87 FPS. Every preset at 1080p holds a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting offering a high refresh rate experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU share the workload in Control. The frame rate drops from 158 FPS at 1080p Low to 81 FPS at 4K Low, a reduction of roughly half. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, as the increased pixel count places a greater burden on the graphics card.

The difference between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution further clarifies the GPU's role. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is 71 FPS slower than Low (158 vs 87 FPS). At 1440p, this gap narrows to 54 FPS (120 vs 66). At 4K, the gap is 37 FPS (81 vs 44). This trend suggests that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes saturated even at lower presets, reducing the relative impact of graphical fidelity settings.

The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power to keep up with the RTX 3070 at lower resolutions. The fact that the 1080p Low preset reaches 158 FPS implies that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this level. However, the data does not isolate CPU performance directly; the consistent frame rate scaling across presets points to a system where the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences. The CPU's role is more prominent at 1080p, where the lower graphical load allows the processor to influence maximum frame rates, but the overall trend shows the GPU dictating the playability ceiling at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 81 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 57 FPS, so Low is the recommended setting for 4K play. This is the most demanding preset that maintains a playable frame rate, but it requires a significant reduction in visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 66 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the best setting for 1440p, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while remaining playable. The High preset at 76 FPS and Medium at 85 FPS are also viable options, but Ultra offers the best balance of quality and performance.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 87 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested and it stays well above the 60 FPS line. The data shows that all presets at this resolution are playable, so users can select Ultra without sacrificing frame rate. This makes Ultra the clear choice for 1080p gaming.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this system at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 produces an average of 87 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings.

Q: Can this system run the game at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with High settings is 51 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves a playable average of 81 FPS.

Q: How does the Medium preset perform at 1440p in terms of minimum frame rate?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system records a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS, with an average of 85 FPS.

Q: Which component is more important for this game at 4K resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops significantly between Low (81 FPS) and Ultra (44 FPS) at 3840x2160, indicating that the RTX 3070's graphical processing capacity determines performance.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 66 FPS at 2560x1440 and 87 FPS at 1920x1080, both above the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 44 FPS and is not playable.

Q: What is the best visual quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 4K?

A: The Low preset is the only setting at 3840x2160 that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 81 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 57 FPS, so Low is the recommended choice for 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, offer similar processing capabilities. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is 0.1% slower than the Ryzen 5 5600, with an average score of 20454 against 20468. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is 0.2% slower with a score of 20425. The AMD EPYC 9454P also sits 0.2% behind at 20422, while the AMD EPYC 7713 trails by 0.5% with a score of 20363. These processors would likely produce comparable frame rates in Control, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a tight grouping around the RTX 3070's average score of 17208. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 17083, which is 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 scores 17037, a 1% difference. The AMD Radeon HD 7970M scores 17019, also 1.1% lower. On the other side, the NVIDIA Tesla K40c scores 17468, which is 1.5% higher. These GPUs would deliver similar performance in Control, with the Tesla K40c potentially offering slightly higher frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1607 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the 43rd percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 43% of tested systems perform better. This ranking reflects a mid-to-upper tier position, which aligns with the measured frame rates: the system handles 1080p and 1440p very well but falls short of high-refresh 4K gaming. The rank of 1607 suggests that while this is not a top-tier configuration, it outperforms a majority of tested systems and offers solid playability for most gaming scenarios.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Control effectively, but the experience varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra settings delivering an average of 87 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 66 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, achieving an average of 81 FPS; the Medium preset falls to 57 FPS and the High and Ultra presets drop to 51 FPS and 44 FPS respectively.

For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this system provides a strong experience with the ability to max out settings. For 4K, the system requires significant compromises, limiting users to Low settings for a smooth frame rate. The verdict from the data is clear: this combination is best suited for 1440p and 1080p gaming, where it offers high visual quality and performance, while 4K remains possible only at the lowest preset.