Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a commanding performance profile in Control, with benchmark results showing playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets, though the most demanding settings at 4K require a slight compromise. This combination of AMD’s 5000-series desktop processor and NVIDIA’s GeForce 50-series GPU produces average FPS ranging from a high of 206.3 at 1080p Low to a still-respectable 56.5 at 4K Ultra, placing the system in the 736th position out of 3,720 tested combos for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—each tested across four quality presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. All figures represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum values were not recorded in the dataset.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high across every setting. The Low preset delivers an average of 206.3 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo in any configuration. Moving to Medium drops the average to 151.4 FPS, a decrease of 54.9 FPS from Low. The High preset yields 131.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 113.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 92.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU scales well with reduced graphical load but remains capable even at maximum settings. Notably, even the lowest figure at this resolution—113.7 FPS at Ultra—is nearly double the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. The Low preset averages 158.8 FPS, which is 47.5 FPS lower than the equivalent 1080p result. Medium follows at 112.4 FPS, High at 98.8 FPS, and Ultra at 85.0 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra here is 73.8 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, suggesting that resolution scaling compresses the performance differences between presets. Every setting at 1440p remains comfortably above 60 FPS, with Ultra showing an 85.0 FPS average that leaves 25 FPS of headroom over the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset delivers 105.1 FPS, still a strong result for 4K. Medium averages 73.4 FPS, and High averages 68.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, falls to 56.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only configuration in the dataset that fails to clear the playability mark. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 48.6 FPS, the smallest gap across all resolutions, reflecting the increased pixel throughput demands of 2160p.

Across resolutions, the data shows predictable scaling: moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by roughly 23–24% across presets, while moving from 1440p to 4K reduces FPS by approximately 34–40%, depending on the preset. For example, High preset goes from 131.1 FPS at 1080p to 98.8 FPS at 1440p, then to 68.7 FPS at 4K. The Low preset exhibits the steepest relative drop from 1440p to 4K, falling from 158.8 FPS to 105.1 FPS, a 33.8% reduction.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant performance factor for this game, particularly as resolution increases. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, provides ample processing power for Control, but the frame rate deltas between resolutions reveal where the bottleneck shifts.

At 1920x1080, the CPU still plays a meaningful role. The 206.3 FPS at Low settings suggests that the processor is feeding the GPU efficiently, but the large drop to 151.4 FPS at Medium—a 54.9 FPS reduction—indicates that the GPU begins to take on more work as graphical complexity rises. By the time Ultra is reached at 113.7 FPS, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU’s 3DMark scores (5,451 for 16 threads and 872 for single thread) are sufficient to avoid stalling at these frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The FPS deltas between presets shrink compared to 1080p—Low to Medium drops 46.4 FPS, while Medium to High drops only 13.6 FPS. This compression suggests that the GPU is approaching its throughput limits at higher settings, and the CPU has ample headroom. The Ryzen 5 5600G’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10,551 and single-core score of 1,409 indicate strong per-thread performance, which aligns with the relatively stable FPS at 1440p High and Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unambiguously the primary constraint. The FPS differences between presets narrow further—Low to Medium drops 31.7 FPS, Medium to High drops 4.7 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 12.2 FPS—which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth (672.0 GB/s on the RTX 5070) become the limiting resources. The CPU’s influence is minimal here, as even the Low preset at 105.1 FPS does not approach the processor’s maximum throughput. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings (158.8 to 105.1 FPS) shows a 53.7 FPS drop, which is larger than the preset-to-preset differences at 4K, reinforcing that resolution is the primary driver of performance changes.

The data also shows that the CPU becomes less relevant as settings increase at any given resolution. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 92.6 FPS, while at 4K, the same gap is only 48.6 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU’s workload grows disproportionately with resolution and settings, while the CPU’s contribution remains relatively constant. For users targeting high refresh rates at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600G is sufficient, but for 4K gaming, the RTX 5070’s capabilities (30.87 TFLOPS FP32, 48 RT cores) are the deciding factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 113.7 FPS. This is 53.7 FPS above the threshold, providing substantial headroom for frame time variance. All four presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, with Low at 206.3, Medium at 151.4, and High at 131.1, so the recommendation of Ultra is straightforward—it offers the highest visual quality without any playability concerns.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also qualifies as the best settings, with an average of 85.0 FPS. This is 25.0 FPS above the threshold, which is adequate for smooth gameplay, though not as generous as the 1080p margin. The other presets—Low at 158.8, Medium at 112.4, and High at 98.8—all clear 60 FPS as well, but Ultra provides the best visual fidelity within the playable range.

At 3840x2160, the situation differs. The Ultra preset falls short at 56.5 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold. Therefore, the best settings at 4K are High, which averages 68.7 FPS. This is 8.7 FPS above the threshold, a modest but sufficient margin. The Medium preset at 73.4 FPS and Low at 105.1 FPS also meet the playability criteria, but High offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. Users who prioritize frame rate over fidelity could choose Medium or Low, but High is the highest preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

The verdict data confirms these selections: the playable settings list for 4K includes High, Low, and Medium, with High as the best settings at 68.7 FPS. For 1440p and 1080p, all four presets are playable, with Ultra selected as the best settings for both resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 113.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset reaches 206.3 FPS, Medium 151.4 FPS, and High 131.1 FPS, so all preset levels at this resolution are playable.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 68.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold at 56.5 FPS, while Medium averages 73.4 FPS and Low averages 105.1 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070’s performance compare to its nearest rivals in this system?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 40,377, placing it 0.1% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40,318), 0.8% above the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40,063), and 1.2% above the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40,870). It is 2.0% above the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39,568). These are synthetic benchmark comparisons, not game-specific results.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested. At 1080p Low, the 206.3 FPS result shows the Ryzen 5 5600G can feed the GPU adequately. The FPS scaling from 1440p to 4K—where performance drops by roughly 34–40%—indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 872 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,409 support this.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems for Control?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 736th out of 3,720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 20th percentile of all systems tested.

Q: Does the RTX 5070 support modern graphics APIs for this game?

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers the API requirements for Control. The game’s genre is Action Adventure, and the benchmark data confirms playable performance across multiple resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this system in Control is 736 out of 3,720 tested configurations, which places it in the 79.8th percentile—meaning it outperforms roughly 79.8% of all tested combos for this game. This ranking reflects the strong pairing of the RTX 5070 with the Ryzen 5 5600G, though it is not a top-tier result given the GPU’s high-end positioning.

To contextualize this rank, consider the CPU’s standing among all processors. The Ryzen 5 5600G holds a percentile rank of 74 versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,088. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-1220P (21,066, 0.1% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (21,112, 0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (21,133, 0.2% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (21,174, 0.4% lower). These deltas are all within 0.5%, indicating that the CPU’s performance is closely matched with several mobile and low-power desktop parts, though the 5600G’s desktop socket and 65W TDP give it a different positioning.

For the GPU, the RTX 5070 holds a percentile rank of 82 versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40,377. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40,318, 0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40,063, 0.8% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40,870, 1.2% lower), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (39,568, 2.0% higher). The GPU’s synthetic benchmarks include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5,077, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 178,923, and a Passmark G3D score of 29,137.

The combo’s rank of 736 suggests that while the GPU is highly capable, the CPU’s mid-range standing (74th percentile) pulls the overall ranking down slightly relative to what the GPU alone might achieve. For comparison, the CPU’s nearest rivals are all within a narrow performance band, meaning the 5600G is not a standout processor in raw compute terms. However, in Control, the measured FPS data shows that the combination delivers playable frame rates at every resolution except 4K Ultra, which is a strong practical result despite the mid-pack rank. The 85.0 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 113.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra indicate that the system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at those resolutions, while the 68.7 FPS at 4K High shows it can handle 4K with minor settings adjustments.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Control? Yes, decisively, for the vast majority of configurations tested. The verdict by resolution shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 113.7 FPS. This is more than 53 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold, making 1080p gaming a non-issue regardless of quality preferences.

At 2560x1440, the same holds true. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, and the best settings are Ultra at 85.0 FPS. The margin above the threshold is 25 FPS, which provides adequate headroom for most gameplay scenarios, including combat-heavy sequences in this Action Adventure title. Users who prefer maximum frame rates can drop to Low for 158.8 FPS, but Ultra remains the recommended choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Ultra preset fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 56.5 FPS, which is 3.5 FPS below the threshold. However, the High preset delivers a playable 68.7 FPS, and Medium offers 73.4 FPS, with Low at 105.1 FPS. The verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium as playable settings at 4K, with High as the best settings at 68.7 FPS. This means the system can run Control at 4K, but users must accept a one-step reduction from Ultra to High for consistent 60+ FPS performance. The 12.2 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 4K suggests that Ultra is within reach, but not reliably so.

In summary, this combo handles Control exceptionally well at 1080p and 1440p, with Ultra settings delivering frame rates far above the playability threshold. At 4K, the system remains viable with High settings, offering a smooth experience at 68.7 FPS. The only configuration that fails the 60 FPS test is 4K Ultra, which is a minor compromise given the overall performance. The data confirms that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a capable pairing for this game, ranking 736th out of 3,720 combos and providing strong value for gamers targeting high refresh rates or 4K with adjusted settings.