Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 687th out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 18.5% of all configurations. This is a strong position, indicating that the pairing delivers well above-average performance for this title. The rank reflects the combined capability of the CPU and GPU, with the RTX 5070 providing the bulk of the graphics horsepower and the 5600GT offering sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. Benchmark results show this combo is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the only exception being Ultra settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 687 out of 3720 places this configuration comfortably in the upper tier of tested systems. In practical terms, this means the pairing outperforms roughly 81.5% of all other CPU-GPU combinations evaluated for Control. The percentile ranking of the RTX 5070 alone sits at 82% against all GPUs, which aligns closely with the combo's overall standing. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's percentile of 74% against all CPUs is slightly lower, but the game's demands are such that the GPU is the dominant factor. The data indicates that the CPU is sufficient to feed the GPU adequately, as the combo rank is very close to the GPU's individual percentile. This suggests that users should expect performance that is largely dictated by the RTX 5070, with the 5600GT providing a stable foundation without dragging down the overall experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance. At 1080p, the RTX 5070 has ample headroom, with the CPU playing a more significant role in pushing frame rates. Moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS drops from 208.9 to 107.5, a reduction of approximately 48.5%. This substantial drop at the same settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Within a single resolution, the impact of settings is also telling. At 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is from 157.1 down to 84.4 FPS, a 46.3% decrease. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. However, the CPU's role should not be dismissed entirely. At 1080p Low, the 208.9 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of handling high instruction throughput, but as resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload takes precedence. The Ryzen 5 5600GT, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides enough single-thread performance to avoid limiting the RTX 5070 at standard settings. The data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences between resolutions and presets, while the CPU ensures the system does not become the bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which delivers 69.2 FPS. While Medium also clears the threshold at 78.3 FPS, High is the highest quality option that remains playable. Ultra at this resolution falls short at 57.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the RTX 5070 has enough performance to handle Ultra settings, achieving an average of 84.4 FPS. This is the best visual quality available while staying well above the 60 FPS mark. For 1920x1080, Ultra settings are easily attainable, with an average of 117.2 FPS. This provides the full visual experience without any compromise to smoothness. The verdict data confirms these choices, listing High, Low, and Medium as playable at 4K, with High being the best; and all four settings as playable at both 1440p and 1080p, with Ultra being the best at those resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would deliver similar results. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20733, which is nearly identical to several other processors. The Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20802, a difference of only -0.3%, meaning it would perform almost exactly the same in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Xeon 6325P and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U are also within 0.4% of the 5600GT's score, making them functionally equivalent for gaming purposes. The AMD EPYC 7J13, despite being a server part, scores 20845, just 0.5% higher. For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average score of 40377. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a score of 40318 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 (0.8% lower). The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, which is 1.2% higher, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% lower at 39568. In real-world terms, these small percentage differences in benchmark scores translate to negligible performance deltas in a game like Control. Users with any of these alternative components would see very similar frame rates, making them viable substitutes if the exact CPU or GPU model is unavailable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 107.5 FPS, Medium produces 78.3 FPS, High produces 69.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 57.3 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with a 46.7% drop from the lowest to highest preset. At 2560x1440, the averages are significantly higher: Low runs at 157.1 FPS, Medium at 112.8 FPS, High at 102.2 FPS, and Ultra at 84.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is also substantial at 46.3%. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5070 is clearly not stressed, with Low hitting 208.9 FPS, Medium at 146.6 FPS, High at 134.7 FPS, and Ultra at 117.2 FPS. The scaling between presets is consistent across all resolutions, showing a roughly 45-48% performance penalty for moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings. The data does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies on averages, but the consistency of these numbers suggests stable performance. The 1080p numbers, in particular, indicate a system with substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, while 4K Ultra is the only configuration that dips below the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control with excellent results at most settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra setting averaging 117.2 FPS. This makes 1080p Ultra the recommended configuration for a smooth experience. At 2560x1440, all settings also remain above 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 84.4 FPS. This resolution is ideal for users with 1440p monitors who want maximum visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, the story changes. High settings at 69.2 FPS and Medium at 78.3 FPS are both playable, but Ultra drops to 57.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. For 4K users, High is the best choice, offering a comfortable margin above the playability limit. The verdict is clear: this combo provides a fully playable experience at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, and at 4K with High settings. The only compromise is 4K Ultra, which would require turning the settings down slightly to maintain consistent frame rates. The RTX 5070 is the star here, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT proves to be a capable partner that does not hold back performance in this title.