Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is an exceptionally capable combination for Control, delivering playable frame rates at every tested resolution and preset. Benchmark results indicate that this system clears the 60 FPS threshold with significant headroom, allowing users to prioritize visual fidelity without compromising performance. The data shows that the most demanding preset, Ultra, remains fluid even at 4K, making this combo a top-tier choice for experiencing the game's atmospheric environments and physics-driven combat at maximum settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The performance data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution. At 3840x2160 (4K), the system achieves an average of 60 FPS on the Ultra preset, which is the highest quality setting available. This is the optimal configuration for 4K, as it delivers the full visual experience while staying precisely at the playable threshold. For users who prefer higher frame rates over absolute fidelity, the High preset at this resolution yields an average of 69 FPS, and the Medium preset reaches 78 FPS, but Ultra remains the best choice for those seeking maximum detail.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset is again the best setting, with an average of 89 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS playable threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense action sequences. The High preset at this resolution averages 102 FPS, and the Medium preset hits 115 FPS, but Ultra's combination of visual quality and performance makes it the clear recommendation. At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset delivers an average of 118 FPS, making it the definitive choice for high-refresh-rate displays. The system's performance at 1080p is so robust that even the most demanding settings leave ample headroom for consistent frame delivery.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for how this combo compares to other hardware. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, with an average score of 36938 and a delta of 0%, indicating virtually identical CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 with a -0.2% delta, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 with a -0.4% delta. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 with a -0.5% delta. These results show that the Ryzen 5 5600F sits in a tightly clustered group of processors with nearly indistinguishable compute capabilities.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 43223, ranking in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with a score of 43262 and a -0.1% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile with a score of 43268 and a -0.1% delta, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 with a score of 43301 and a -0.2% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 with a -1% delta. These comparisons indicate that the RTX 4070 SUPER performs nearly identically to these alternatives, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the only one that is even slightly ahead. Users with any of these rival components can expect similar gameplay experiences in Control, provided their CPUs are in the same performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 110 FPS, the Medium preset averages 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS, the High preset averages 69 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 60 FPS. The Medium preset's min/max range demonstrates that frame times are relatively consistent, with the minimum still comfortably above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 162 FPS, the Medium preset averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS, the High preset averages 102 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS. The 1440p results show excellent scaling, with even the most demanding preset maintaining high frame rates.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 187 FPS, the Medium preset averages 152 FPS with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS, the High preset averages 135 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 118 FPS. The 1080p data reveals that the system is capable of driving very high refresh rates, with the Low preset approaching the 200 FPS mark. The Medium preset's min/max range of 130-175 FPS indicates that frame pacing remains stable even under load. Across all resolutions, the gap between Low and Ultra presets narrows as resolution increases, suggesting that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Control exceptionally well at all tested resolutions and settings. According to the verdict by resolution, 3840x2160 has all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) marked as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 60 FPS. This means that even at 4K, users can enable every visual option without dropping below the playable threshold. The 2560x1440 resolution also lists all presets as playable, with Ultra averaging 89 FPS, providing a significant margin of error for demanding scenes. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 118 FPS, which is nearly double the playable threshold.

The data confirms that the system never falls below 60 FPS in any tested configuration. The only data point that touches the threshold is the 4K Ultra preset at exactly 60 FPS average, but the absence of a reported minimum FPS suggests that this average is stable. For gamers who prioritize smoothness over maximum detail, the High preset at 4K (69 FPS) or the Medium preset at 4K (78 FPS) offer additional headroom. At 1440p and 1080p, the system is so performant that users can comfortably enable Ultra settings and still enjoy frame rates well above the playable threshold, making this an ideal configuration for high-refresh-rate monitors.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component plays a larger role in this game. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial: at Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 118 at 1080p to 60 at 4K, a reduction of approximately 49%. This significant decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the rendering workload increases dramatically with pixel count. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions, where the frame rates are extremely high. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 187 FPS, which requires the CPU to feed the GPU with enough draw calls to maintain such high frame rates.

The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides ample processing power for Control's physics and AI systems. The data shows that at 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra presets is 69 FPS (187 vs 118), which is a larger absolute difference than at 1440p (73 FPS difference, 162 vs 89) or 4K (50 FPS difference, 110 vs 60). This pattern suggests that the CPU is more involved at lower resolutions, where the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can prepare them. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the smaller performance gap between presets. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that texture streaming and memory-intensive effects do not cause stutters, even at Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 686th out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 18.4% of all systems. This is a strong result, given that the database includes a wide range of hardware configurations, from entry-level to enthusiast-grade. The rank reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates at demanding settings, particularly at 1440p and 1080p where it excels. The 83rd percentile ranking of the GPU and 85th percentile ranking of the CPU both contribute to this overall position, indicating that neither component is a weak link in the chain.

The combo's performance is particularly impressive when considering that the RTX 4070 SUPER is an end-of-life product, yet it still competes with newer mobile and workstation GPUs. The rank of 686 out of 3720 means that only about 18% of tested systems deliver better performance in Control, which reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. For users seeking a system that can handle Control at maximum settings with high frame rates, this combination delivers a premium experience without requiring top-tier components. The data confirms that the Ryzen 5 5600F provides sufficient single-thread performance to keep up with the RTX 4070 SUPER, and the GPU's raw compute power ensures that visual quality settings have minimal impact on playability.