Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 presents a compelling mid-range desktop combination for playing Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data indicates this system delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the measured FPS consistently exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, comparing the hardware to its nearest performance rivals and detailing how the combo scales across different graphical presets.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the CPU benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 sits in a tightly contested performance tier. Its average benchmark score is 26324, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are all within a 0.5% performance delta, meaning a user would find virtually identical CPU-bound performance from these alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, a mobile processor, scores 26274, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, a marginal 0.3% improvement over the 7600. The Intel Core i9-11900KF, a previous-generation desktop flagship, scores 26212, trailing by 0.4%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, a 0.5% gap. These negligible deltas suggest that in CPU-bound scenarios, the choice between these processors would yield imperceptible differences in frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070's performance profile is similarly clustered. Its average benchmark score is 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals are a mix of professional workstation cards that score nearly identically. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318, a 0.1% difference, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063, trailing by 0.8%. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, leading by 1.2%, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568, a 2% deficit. These results indicate that the RTX 5070's raw compute power is closely matched by these professional-grade alternatives, though the gaming-specific features of the GeForce card are not reflected in these synthetic scores. For Control, any of these GPU rivals would likely produce similar frame rates, assuming driver and feature parity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 208.8 FPS, but this drops significantly to 131.2 FPS at High and 112.3 FPS at Ultra. This scaling suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is more capable of feeding frames to the GPU, allowing the GPU to work at its maximum potential. The substantial frame rate differences between presets at 1080p, from 208.8 to 112.3 FPS, highlight that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes when graphical load is adjusted.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the FPS drops across all settings, with Low at 154.5 FPS and Ultra at 87. This reduction indicates a growing burden on the GPU as pixel count increases. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Ultra preset yields 61.2 FPS, while Low produces 105.2 FPS. The scaling between 1440p and 4K is more pronounced than between 1080p and 1440p, showing that the RTX 5070's rendering workload becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU's role is more critical at lower resolutions where it can potentially bottleneck the GPU, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering speed dictates the final frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo's performance across all three tested resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080, the system performs exceptionally well. The Low preset achieves an average of 208.8 FPS, providing a very high refresh rate experience. Medium settings yield 147.3 FPS, while High settings still produce a smooth 131.2 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 112.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down predictably. Low settings average 154.5 FPS, Medium delivers 112.9 FPS, and High settings produce 102.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution still maintains a healthy 87 FPS average, indicating that the GPU can handle the increased pixel workload without falling below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5070 begins to show its limits, though it remains comfortably playable. The Low preset records 105.2 FPS, while Medium drops to 75.7 FPS. High settings average 68.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still achieves an average of 61.2 FPS. This final figure is just above the playable threshold, showing that the GPU can handle 4K Ultra, but with less headroom than at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 717 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 19.3% of all tested systems for this specific game. The rank reflects the strong performance of both components, particularly the RTX 5070's ability to maintain high frame rates at 4K resolution. The high ranking suggests that this combo is well-suited for Control and outperforms a significant majority of other hardware pairings in the database. The data is measured, not estimated, which enhances the reliability of this ranking.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can unequivocally run Control with no issues. The playable settings list includes High, Low, Medium, and Ultra for all three tested resolutions, confirming that every configuration tested achieves an average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering 112.3 FPS, far exceeding the requirement. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still provides 87 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience even at the highest quality. At 3840x2160, the most demanding scenario, the Ultra preset averages 61.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, though with minimal headroom. The data shows that this system can handle the game at maximum settings across all resolutions, making it a highly capable configuration for Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players prioritizing visual quality while maintaining at least 60 FPS, the data indicates the Ultra preset is viable at every resolution.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 112.3 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity with a comfortable performance margin.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset is also the best option here, with an average of 87 FPS. The visual quality is maximized while still offering a frame rate well above the playable threshold.
• 3840x2160: The Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 61.2 FPS. While this meets the criteria, the performance headroom is limited, so players who prefer a larger buffer might consider the High preset at 68.2 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the combination runs Control at 3840x2160 with all tested settings, including the Ultra preset which averages 61.2 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 87 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 40377, which is very close to the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063), with performance deltas of 0.1% and 0.8% respectively.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between High and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, the data shows a drop from 131.2 FPS at High to 112.3 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 18.9 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is more demanding on the GPU.

Q: What is the performance headroom at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61.2, which is just 1.2 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, leaving minimal headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU have a larger impact on performance at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the large frame rate variations between presets (from 208.8 FPS at Low to 112.3 FPS at Ultra) indicate that the GPU's workload is the primary factor determining performance, as the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates at lower settings.