Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 264th out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 16% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, indicating the combo delivers well above average performance in this title. The ranking suggests the pairing is well-balanced for this game, with the GPU able to flex its muscle without being severely held back by the processor in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s 264th place out of 1,636 tested combinations puts it in the 84th percentile of all tested systems. This is a solid showing, especially considering the CPU is a 2019 release while the GPU launched in 2024. The data indicates that in Control, this pairing outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, though it is not at the very top tier where newer, higher-end CPUs would be paired with this same GPU. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game’s demands at high resolutions and settings, but the CPU’s age shows in the most extreme CPU-bound scenarios. The Ryzen 5 3600's benchmark percentile is 76 against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at 86 against all GPUs, reinforcing that the graphics card is the stronger component in this match-up. When looking at CPU rivals, the Intel Core i5-11400 scores a near-identical average benchmark (18,150 vs 18,129), a delta of just -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen is effectively on par with that Intel chip. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is only 0.2% behind, showing the 3600 is a solid mid-range performer, but not a standout against its direct competition. The GPU’s closest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, is 0.7% ahead, indicating the 4070 Ti SUPER is a top-tier card in its own right.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in Control?

A: At 1080p, the data suggests a potential CPU limitation, as the gap between Low and Ultra settings is only 43.7 FPS (170.1 vs 126.4). At 4K, the gap widens to 52.9 FPS (119.2 vs 66.3), indicating the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The system is not severely bottlenecked, but the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are likely the ceiling for peak frame rates at lower resolutions.

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

A: For a balance of visual quality and performance, 2560x1440 at High settings is the sweet spot, delivering 108.6 FPS. At 4K, High settings still achieve 70.6 FPS, which is playable, but 1440p offers a much higher refresh rate experience without sacrificing too much detail.

Q: How much performance is gained by lowering settings from Ultra to Low?

A: At 1080p, the gain is 43.7 FPS (from 126.4 to 170.1). At 1440p, the gain is 62.5 FPS (from 94.8 to 157.3). At 4K, the gain is 52.9 FPS (from 66.3 to 119.2). The largest relative jump is at 1440p, where Low settings nearly double the Ultra frame rate.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB VRAM matter for Control?

A: The game’s performance scaling from 1080p to 4K shows significant drops, suggesting the GPU’s memory bandwidth (672.3 GB/s) and processing power are more critical than raw VRAM capacity. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory is more than sufficient for this 2019 title, as the frame rate drops are consistent with compute limits rather than memory exhaustion.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3600’s average benchmark score of 18,129 is statistically identical to the Intel Core i5-11400’s 18,150, with a delta of -0.1%. This means the two processors offer nearly interchangeable performance in CPU-centric workloads, despite the Intel chip being from a later generation.

Q: Is the GPU’s performance in line with its closest competitors?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s average benchmark score is 48,704, which is just 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX’s 49,071. It is 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 and 2% ahead of the RTX A1000 Mobile, confirming it is a high-performing card that sits above many workstation-focused alternatives.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system’s performance scales across resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates range from 170.1 FPS on Low to 126.4 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures drop to 157.3 FPS on Low and 94.8 FPS on Ultra, representing a decrease of 7.5% and 25% respectively. At 4K (3840x2160), the numbers fall further to 119.2 FPS on Low and 66.3 FPS on Ultra, which is a 29.9% drop from 1440p Low and a 30.1% drop from 1440p Ultra. This scaling pattern is indicative of a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 66.3 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS result in the entire dataset, making it the most demanding scenario. The fact that the 4K Low setting (119.2 FPS) is still higher than the 1440p Ultra setting (94.8 FPS) suggests that the GPU’s raw compute power is the primary driver of performance at 4K, while the CPU becomes less relevant as resolution increases. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 43.7 FPS, which is significant, but at 4K that delta expands to 52.9 FPS, confirming that the GPU’s capabilities are more fully utilized at higher resolutions. The data shows that this combo is well-suited for 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates across all settings, and it is also capable of 4K gaming with some settings adjustments.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience with this hardware depends on the target resolution. For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 145.7 FPS is the best choice, as it provides a substantial improvement over Medium (150.2 FPS) with only a 4.5 FPS difference, while Ultra (126.4 FPS) offers diminishing returns for a 19.3 FPS loss. The Low preset (170.1 FPS) is unnecessary at this resolution, as the system can easily handle higher visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the High preset again is the recommended choice, delivering 108.6 FPS, which is a smooth experience for most displays. The Medium preset (121.9 FPS) is also viable if higher frame rates are preferred, but the visual upgrade to High is worth the 13.3 FPS difference. Ultra at 1440p (94.8 FPS) is playable but does not offer enough of a visual boost to justify the 13.8 FPS drop from High. For 4K gaming, the High preset (70.6 FPS) is the best balance, as it provides a playable frame rate while maintaining good visual quality. The Medium preset (82.8 FPS) is a better option for those who prioritize frame rate over maximum detail, offering a 12.2 FPS improvement over High. The Ultra preset (66.3 FPS) is borderline, and the Low preset (119.2 FPS) is recommended only for competitive play, as it sacrifices too much visual fidelity. Overall, the data indicates that the High preset offers the best experience across all resolutions, with Medium as a viable alternative for higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 170.1 FPS on Low settings, 150.2 FPS on Medium, 145.7 FPS on High, and 126.4 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a clear trend: the gap between Low and Medium is 19.9 FPS, between Medium and High is 4.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 19.3 FPS. The system is clearly capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, even on the most demanding preset. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS figures are 157.3 FPS on Low, 121.9 FPS on Medium, 108.6 FPS on High, and 94.8 FPS on Ultra. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Ultra settings, where the frame rate falls by 31.6 FPS, while the Low setting only loses 12.8 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are 119.2 FPS on Low, 82.8 FPS on Medium, 70.6 FPS on High, and 66.3 FPS on Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K is substantial, with the Low setting losing 38.1 FPS and the Ultra setting losing 28.5 FPS. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution, and the 4K Ultra result is the only one that dips below 60 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 170.1 FPS is the highest average in the dataset, indicating that the CPU can push very high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. In Control, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p, where the frame rate differences between settings are smaller than at higher resolutions. For example, at 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 43.7 FPS, while at 4K, that same gap is 52.9 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is able to feed the GPU enough data to maintain high frame rates, but the GPU is still the primary driver of performance. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as 15,045 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,124 in single-core, place it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18,150, which is a mere 0.1% difference, meaning the 3600 is competitive with newer mid-range chips. The data indicates that the 3600’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Control, as the game does not appear to be highly multi-threaded, but the CPU’s age does limit peak frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The 3DMark single-thread score of 696 and 2-thread score of 1,361 show that the chip’s single-core performance is adequate for this title, but not exceptional compared to newer architectures.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a high-end graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The card’s 8,448 shading units and 66 RT cores make it a powerhouse for modern games. In Control, the GPU’s role is dominant, as evidenced by the significant frame rate drops when moving from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Ultra, the card delivers 126.4 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 66.3 FPS, a 47.5% reduction. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound workload, where the graphics card’s compute power is the limiting factor. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 48,704 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, and its closest rival, the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, is only 0.7% faster. The 16 GB VRAM is more than adequate for Control, as the game does not appear to be memory-constrained at any setting. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS and texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s are key indicators of its ability to handle high-resolution textures and effects. The data shows that the 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of performance in this combo, and its capabilities are best utilized at 1440p and 4K resolutions, where it can maintain high frame rates without being held back by the CPU.