Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a strong 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with 4K Ultra remaining playable. The data indicates a system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, while the older CPU still holds its own at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second (FPS) data reveals a clear pattern of how performance scales with resolution. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 149 FPS. Moving up to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 136 FPS, a reduction of 13 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 116 FPS, a 20 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling shows a relatively modest performance hit when moving from 1080p to 1440p, but a more significant decline when jumping to 4K, indicating the GPU is beginning to hit its limits at the higher pixel count.

The trend is consistent across other settings presets. With High settings, the averages are 126 FPS at 1080p, 109 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1440p and 4K widens considerably here, a 36 FPS difference, compared to the 17 FPS difference between 1080p and 1440p. This pattern is a classic indicator of GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is working harder to fill the additional pixels, and its performance scales down accordingly as resolution increases.

The Ultra preset shows the same scaling behavior, with averages of 120 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 30 FPS, reinforcing the notion that 4K is a substantial step up in rendering load. The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high enough that the CPU or other system components may play a more significant role in limiting performance, but at 4K, the GPU's rendering throughput becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the more pronounced FPS decreases.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its benchmark scores, such as a Geekbench single-core score of 1154 and a multi-core score of 5648, put it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The data suggests that this processor provides a solid foundation for gaming, but its older Zen architecture is a factor in overall system performance.

In this game, the CPU's role appears to be most critical at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the limiting factor. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces 149 FPS. This high frame rate requires the CPU to process a large number of frames per second to feed the GPU. The Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread performance, as indicated by its Passmark single-thread score of 2239, is sufficient to handle this task, but it is a potential ceiling.

The performance difference between the Ryzen 5 2600 and its nearest rivals is minimal in synthetic benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 21484 is only 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900H. This indicates that in CPU-centric workloads, the Ryzen 5 2600 is competitive with these other processors. Its 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s are the relevant specifications for feeding data to the cores.

The CPU's influence is visible when comparing the FPS at 1080p across settings. The difference between Low (149 FPS) and Ultra (120 FPS) is 29 FPS. This gap is primarily due to increased GPU load, but the CPU must also handle more draw calls and physics calculations at higher settings. The fact that the system can still push 120 FPS at 1080p Ultra suggests the CPU is not a severe bottleneck, but it is likely contributing to the frame rate ceiling in this scenario.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a high-end graphics card with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2610 MHz, and it features 8448 shading units. This hardware configuration is clearly the dominant factor in the measured FPS, especially at higher resolutions. The GPU's average benchmark score of 31087 places it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's performance scaling is the primary story in the resolution analysis. At 4K, the card delivers 73 FPS on High, 83 FPS on Medium, and 64 FPS on Ultra. These are all playable frame rates, but they show the card's limits at this resolution. The 16 GB VRAM is a significant asset, as it provides ample memory for high-resolution textures and effects without running into capacity limits.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's performance is consistent with its position among its nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 and 1.9% lower than the NVIDIA TITAN RTX. This shows that while it is a powerful card, it is not the absolute fastest in its class according to the data. The GPU's role in Control is to render the game's physics-based environments and visual effects. The data shows it does so effectively, providing a substantial performance uplift over what the CPU could achieve alone.

The frame rate data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep, with a 33 FPS drop on High settings (from 109 to 73 FPS). This indicates that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are fully utilized at 4K. The card's 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a theoretical measure, but the real-world results confirm its capability to handle the game's demands at high resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 827th out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 22.2% of all tested configurations, indicating a strong overall performance level. The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU's excellent rendering power, which offsets the CPU's older architecture.

The rank suggests that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The measured FPS at these resolutions is consistently above 90 FPS across all settings, with 1080p Low hitting 149 FPS. The 4K performance, while lower, is still respectable, with the average FPS never falling below 64 FPS on the Ultra preset. This makes the combo a viable option for 4K gaming, though not at the highest refresh rates.

The rank also reflects the balance between the two components. While the CPU is in the 75th percentile and the GPU is in the 76th percentile, the combo's performance in this game is higher than either percentile might suggest. This is because the game is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, allowing the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to showcase its full potential. The CPU's performance is adequate to avoid being a major hindrance, but the GPU is clearly the star of the show in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Control?

A: The highest average FPS measured is 149, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 64 FPS, which is still a playable frame rate.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1440p?

A: The data shows a 26 FPS difference between Low (136 FPS) and High (109 FPS) at 2560x1440, indicating the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as settings increase.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings is 112 at 1920x1080, 102 at 2560x1440, and 70 at 3840x2160.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to other tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 827th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 22.2% of all configurations for this game.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K on High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 126 at 1920x1080 to 73 at 3840x2160, a difference of 53 FPS, showing the significant impact of resolution on the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 149 FPS on Low, 132 FPS on Medium, 126 FPS on High, and 120 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 112 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 136 FPS on Low, 120 FPS on Medium, 109 FPS on High, and 94 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 102 FPS and a maximum of 138 FPS. The scaling here is linear, with each higher preset resulting in a lower average frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 116 FPS on Low, 83 FPS on Medium, 73 FPS on High, and 64 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset records a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. The performance drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is significant, a 52 FPS difference, highlighting the GPU's workload at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and refresh rate priorities. For 1920x1080 displays, the Ultra preset at 120 FPS is an excellent choice, providing the highest visual quality while maintaining a high frame rate. If a higher refresh rate is desired, the High preset at 126 FPS offers a marginal improvement with a small reduction in visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 109 FPS is a strong recommendation, balancing visual quality with a smooth frame rate. The Ultra preset at 94 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize image quality over maximum FPS. The Medium preset at 120 FPS is a better option for competitive play where higher frame rates are more critical.

For 3840x2160, the High preset at 73 FPS is the recommended choice for a quality experience. The Ultra preset at 64 FPS is playable but may feel less smooth in fast-paced scenes. The Medium preset at 83 FPS offers a better frame rate with a noticeable reduction in settings. For users with a 4K 60Hz display, the Ultra preset is acceptable, but the High preset provides a more consistent frame rate cushion.