Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust Control experience, with measured frame rates showing this combo can handle the game at high refresh rates across most settings, though the most extreme 4K Ultra preset falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates a strong balance between the six-core Zen 3 processor and the Ada Lovelace GPU, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and graphical demands increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces outstanding frame rates that comfortably clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset. The Low preset yields an average of 195.6 FPS, providing an extremely fluid experience for fast-paced combat sequences. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 136.4 FPS, still far above what any standard 60Hz or 144Hz display requires. The High preset maintains an impressive 120.8 FPS average, while the Ultra preset delivers 106 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 89.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom even when all settings are maximized.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally strong. The Low preset averages 148.3 FPS, which is a substantial 47.3 FPS drop compared to the same preset at 1080p, but still exceptionally high. Medium settings produce 104.6 FPS average, while High achieves 92.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, still manages an average of 82.6 FPS. This means even at 1440p with everything maxed out, the system maintains well over the 60 FPS threshold, with the delta between Low and Ultra being 65.7 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes notably. The Low preset delivers an average of 98.7 FPS, proving the combo can handle 4K when graphical fidelity is sacrificed. Medium settings drop to 68.9 FPS, while High settings land at 61.3 FPS average. However, the Ultra preset falls to 56.4 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 42.3 FPS difference, suggesting that the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count and settings rise simultaneously. Notably, the data contains no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, and the most demanding one that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 106 FPS. This means users can enable every graphical feature without worrying about frame rate dips below the playable threshold.

For 2560x1440, the situation mirrors 1080p: all four presets clear 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 82.6 FPS. This is a significant achievement, as it demonstrates the combo can handle maximum quality at a resolution that is increasingly becoming the standard for PC gaming.

At 3840x2160, the choices narrow. The High preset is the most demanding configuration that remains playable, averaging 61.3 FPS. While Medium (68.9 FPS) and Low (98.7 FPS) also stay above 60 FPS, High offers the best visual quality without crossing below the threshold. The Ultra preset, with its 56.4 FPS average, is not recommended for 4K gaming if consistent 60 FPS is required.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Control, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 849th out of 3,720 combos. This places it in the top 22.8% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects the blend of a capable mid-range CPU from 2020 and a high-end GPU from 2023. The CPU itself sits in the 75th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 81st percentile among all graphics cards, indicating both components are above average in their respective fields.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, which scores 21,749 versus the 5600X's 21,771, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-11700 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U both score slightly higher at 21,891 and 21,874 respectively, representing a 0.5% gap. The AMD EPYC 9554P is also within 0.6% at 21,899. These margins are effectively noise, meaning the 5600X performs on par with a wide range of other CPUs in general benchmarks. For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar tight clustering: the NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37,628 against the RTX 4070's 37,648 (0.1% difference), while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trails by 0.4% at 37,507. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% ahead at 38,135, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% behind at 37,157.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 56.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, averaging 61.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for maximum quality?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 82.6 FPS. This provides both high visual fidelity and a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the sweet spot for quality and performance.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: Across comparable presets, the average FPS drops significantly. For example, Ultra settings go from 106 FPS at 1080p to 82.6 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 23.4 FPS. Low settings drop from 195.6 FPS to 148.3 FPS, a 47.3 FPS decrease.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: At 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the frame rates are high enough that the GPU appears well-utilized, but the large gaps between presets (e.g., 89.6 FPS between Low and Ultra at 1080p) suggest the GPU is still the primary driver of performance. The CPU's synthetic benchmarks place it close to rivals like the Ryzen 7 4800H, so it is unlikely to be a limiting factor at these settings.

Q: Which component contributes more to performance in this game?

A: The scaling between resolutions and presets points to the GPU being the dominant factor. When moving from 1080p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS drops from 195.6 to 98.7, a 96.9 FPS reduction that correlates with increased pixel count. Similarly, raising settings from Low to Ultra at any resolution causes a notable FPS decline, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads.

Q: What is the combo's rank compared to all other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 849th out of 3,720 tested combos for Control, putting it in the top 22.8% of all systems. This reflects a balanced setup where both the CPU and GPU perform above the median for their respective categories.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the dominant component for Control, particularly as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU's six cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4070, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all presets. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 89.6 FPS, showing that graphical settings have a massive impact on GPU workload. When moving to 2560x1440, the same settings produce a 65.7 FPS gap between Low and Ultra, indicating that the GPU is still the limiting factor, but the CPU's role becomes slightly more prominent as frame rates remain high.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload increases dramatically. The Low preset drops from 148.3 FPS at 1440p to 98.7 FPS at 4K, a 49.6 FPS reduction solely due to resolution scaling. This 4K Low result is actually lower than the 1440p Ultra result (98.7 vs. 82.6), which shows that resolution has a greater impact on performance than settings in this range. The Ultra preset at 4K falls to 56.4 FPS, confirming that the RTX 4070 reaches its limit when both resolution and settings are maximized. The CPU, meanwhile, maintains a relatively static load across resolutions; its single-thread performance score of 1,541 in Cinebench R23 and multi-thread score of 11,838 suggest it has ample headroom for this game's physics and AI calculations.

The component roles are clear: the CPU provides a stable foundation, but the GPU determines the playable settings at each resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 4070 has enough headroom to handle Ultra settings with ease, while at 4K, the user must compromise on settings to stay above 60 FPS. The CPU's nearest rivals all score within 0.6% in synthetic benchmarks, reinforcing that any performance differences in-game would be minimal and likely overshadowed by GPU capabilities.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can absolutely run Control, with the only caveat appearing at the extreme end of the settings spectrum. According to the verdict data, the system is fully playable at 1920x1080 across all settings, with the Ultra preset averaging 106 FPS. It is also fully playable at 2560x1440 across all settings, with Ultra averaging 82.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is playable on High (61.3 FPS), Medium (68.9 FPS), and Low (98.7 FPS), but not on Ultra (56.4 FPS). Therefore, the recommended experience is 1440p Ultra for the best balance of visual quality and performance, or 4K High for those prioritizing resolution over settings. The combo's 849th rank out of 3,720 tested systems confirms it is a well-above-average setup for this title.