Control

Control, the 2019 action-adventure title, is a demanding showcase of physics and particle effects. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 places at rank 1381 out of 1636 tested combos in this game. This percentile position of roughly the 16th worst performing pair indicates that this system is on the lower end of the spectrum for achieving high frame rates at demanding settings, though it still provides a playable experience at more moderate configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this pairing at rank 1381 out of 1636 tested combinations for Control. This is a low rank, placing it in the bottom 16% of all tested systems. This indicates that for this specific title, the combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and the GTX 1070 is a limiting factor for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play. Benchmark results show this system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can achieve playable frame rates, rather than at 4K where performance drops significantly.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 77 among all tested processors, which is a relatively strong score for a mid-range chip. However, its performance in this specific game is clearly bottlenecked by the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU's percentile rank is 51, placing it right in the middle of all graphics cards, which aligns with the overall system ranking. The data suggests that while the processor is capable, the graphics card is the primary constraint for this game, particularly when pushing higher settings and resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the workhorse in this combination, and its role is clearly defined by its memory and clock specifications. It comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K resolution, the data shows the frame rate drops to an average of just 33.4 FPS on High settings.

The card operates at a base clock of 1506 MHz and a boost clock of 1683 MHz. These clocks, combined with its 1920 shading units, deliver a peak FP32 performance of 6.463 TFLOPS. This raw compute power is what drives the game's physics and rendering. The benchmark results reveal a clear pattern: at 1920x1080, the GTX 1070 is capable of producing an average of 63.1 FPS on High settings, which is a smooth experience. However, pushing to 2560x1440 on High settings drops the average to 46.3 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it falls to a less playable 33.4 FPS.

The GPU's performance scaling across settings is also telling. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra settings reduces the average frame rate from 98.8 FPS to 54.4 FPS. This shows that the card has significant headroom at lower settings but becomes the limiting factor as graphical demands increase. The GTX 1070's position among its rivals, with a score of 13498 in Passmark G3D, places it just 1.3% behind the GeForce GTX 880M and 1.4% behind the GTX 1650 SUPER, indicating it is a solid but aging performer.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Control with this hardware?

A: The data shows that the most comfortable experience is at 1920x1080, where all tested settings achieve an average of at least 54.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low setting (73.1 FPS) and High setting (46.3 FPS) are playable, while 4K Ultra dips to an average of 26.3 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 holding back the GTX 1070 in this game?

A: The CPU's performance percentile is higher than the GPU's, and the bottleneck shifts to the graphics card as resolution increases. The 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates on Low settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its closest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: Its average benchmark score of 12331 is 0.7% higher than the Quadro K4200, but 1.3% lower than the GeForce GTX 880M and 1.4% lower than the GTX 1650 SUPER. This shows it performs in a very tight competitive band with these cards.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: According to the benchmark results, no. The highest average frame rate at 2560x1440 is 73.1 FPS on Low settings. On High settings, the average drops to 46.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the performance drop from High to Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average frame rate drops from 63.1 FPS on High settings to 54.4 FPS on Ultra settings. This is a reduction of 8.7 FPS for the visual fidelity upgrade.

Q: Is this combination ranked well among other tested systems?

A: No, it ranks at 1381 out of 1636 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 16% of tested systems for performance in Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably, with an average frame rate of 98.8 FPS on Low settings. This drops to a still-smooth 69 FPS on Medium and 63.1 FPS on High. Pushing to Ultra at this resolution yields an average of 54.4 FPS, which is near the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the strain on the GPU becomes apparent. The average frame rate on Low settings is 73.1 FPS, which is still playable. However, on Medium settings, it drops to 51.9 FPS, and on High, it falls to 46.3 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution produce an average of just 41.6 FPS, which is below ideal for a fast-paced action game.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly out of its depth. The average frame rate on Low settings is 46.8 FPS, which is the only playable configuration. The Medium and High settings yield nearly identical results at 33.6 FPS and 33.4 FPS, respectively. Ultra settings bring the average down to 26.3 FPS, which is a slideshow-like experience for this genre. The data indicates that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this hardware combination.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 plays a supporting role in this configuration. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it provides ample processing power for the game's logic and physics calculations. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz are moderate by today's standards, but the benchmark data shows this is not a major bottleneck at lower resolutions. The CPU's average benchmark score of 19616 places it just 0.6% behind the Ryzen 5 7530U and 0.7% behind the Core i7-10700F, showing it remains competitive.

In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data. The performance difference between 1080p and 1440p on the same settings illustrates this dynamic. For example, at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 63.1 FPS at 1080p to 46.3 FPS at 1440p. This 26.6% drop is primarily due to the increased load on the GPU, not the CPU. The processor is capable of maintaining high frame rates, as evidenced by the 98.8 FPS average at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU is less taxed.

The Ryzen 5 2600's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this workload. The data suggests that while the CPU is not the star of this show, it is also not a weak link. It provides a stable foundation that allows the GTX 1070 to perform to its potential, especially at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. The processor's performance is consistent with its position among rivals, making it a reliable, if not exceptional, partner for this GPU in this specific game.