Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust performance profile in Control, with measured frame rates showing a clear progression from demanding 4K Ultra settings to high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming. This combination, ranking 857th out of 3720 tested combos, demonstrates that the RTX 4070’s raw graphics horsepower is largely sufficient to push this title well beyond the 60 FPS threshold at most settings, with the primary limitations appearing only at the highest 4K preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the frame rate scales predictably with preset quality, though the gap between settings is substantial. The Ultra preset yields an average of 53.7 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to High improves performance to 62.8 FPS, a 9.1 FPS increase that crosses the threshold. Medium settings produce 71 FPS, and Low settings reach 97.2 FPS, representing a significant 43.5 FPS advantage over Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance headroom expands considerably. The Ultra preset achieves 82.8 FPS, while High settings deliver 93.8 FPS. Medium and Low settings reach 105 FPS and 144 FPS respectively. The scaling from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra shows a 29.1 FPS improvement, indicating that resolution reduction provides substantial relief to the GPU.

At 1920x1080, the combination becomes exceptionally capable. Ultra settings produce 107.1 FPS, which is more than 47 FPS above the 4K Ultra result. High settings reach 125.1 FPS, Medium achieves 136.6 FPS, and Low settings peak at 191.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 84.3 FPS, demonstrating that this hardware scales efficiently across the preset spectrum.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the RTX 4070 is the dominant performance driver in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10551 and single-core score of 1409 place it in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, which suggests it is a capable partner for a high-end GPU.

The scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU-bound nature of Control. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 84.3 FPS, while at 4K the same preset difference is 43.5 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases, with the CPU having less influence on frame rates. The RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth also contribute to its ability to handle the game’s visual demands at 4K.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly toward the CPU, but the data still shows the GPU leading. The jump from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra results in a 24.3 FPS drop, while 1440p to 4K Ultra produces a 29.1 FPS drop. This consistent decline suggests that the CPU is not creating a significant bottleneck in either case, and the GPU’s performance ceiling is the primary constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is High, which maintains an average of 62.8 FPS. This preset clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. Ultra falls below the threshold at 53.7 FPS, so it should be avoided at this resolution unless the user accepts sub-60 FPS performance.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 82.8 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for fully maxed-out visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay. All four presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, with even the most demanding option performing well above the target.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the clear winner, achieving 107.1 FPS. This is more than 47 FPS above the playability threshold, leaving ample headroom for demanding scenes or future driver updates. The entire preset range at 1080p stays above 100 FPS, with Low reaching 191.4 FPS for users with high-refresh-rate displays.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Control effectively across most resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution shows that 3840x2160 is playable at High, Low, and Medium presets, with High being the recommended setting at 62.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold, coming in at 53.7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 82.8 FPS as the best option. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combination, offering a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. The 1920x1080 resolution is fully playable at every preset, with Ultra achieving 107.1 FPS and Low reaching 191.4 FPS, making this configuration suitable for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

The data confirms that this system clears the 60 FPS threshold for the vast majority of in-game scenarios, with only the most demanding 4K Ultra settings posing a challenge. Users prioritizing frame rate over visual quality can also achieve 97.2 FPS at 4K with Low settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 5 5600G’s nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score provide context for its performance level. The Intel Core i3-1220P scores 21066, which is 0.1% lower, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U achieves 21133, 0.2% ahead, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4% ahead. These CPUs would likely deliver similar frame rates in Control, though the 5600G’s 16 MB of L3 cache and 7 nm process node may influence specific workloads.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with an average score of 37628, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile reaches 38135, 1.3% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower. These alternatives would produce very similar FPS results in Control, with the RTX 4080 Mobile potentially offering a slight edge in GPU-bound scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 857th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations in the database. This ranking reflects the strong performance of the RTX 4070, which sits in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, combined with the 5600G’s 74th percentile CPU ranking. The combination’s position suggests that it outperforms the majority of tested systems in Control, though it does not reach the top tier reserved for flagship CPUs paired with the most powerful GPUs.

The rank indicates that this configuration is well-balanced for the game, with neither component severely limiting the other. The RTX 4070’s 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 46 RT cores provide ample raw power, while the 5600G’s 12 threads ensure adequate CPU throughput for Control’s physics and AI calculations.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with the highest settings?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 53.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset is the best playable option at 62.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: 2560x1440 with Ultra settings delivers 82.8 FPS, providing the best balance between visual quality and frame rate. All presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088, which is within 0.4% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i3-1220P and AMD Ryzen 5 7530U.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 a limiting factor at 1080p?

A: No, the GPU achieves 191.4 FPS at 1080p Low settings and 107.1 FPS at Ultra, indicating it is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: What settings should be used for a 60 FPS target at 4K?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 produce 62.8 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS. Medium and Low settings also work at 71 FPS and 97.2 FPS respectively.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 857th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the upper quartile of systems tested for Control.