Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER produces a distinct performance profile in Control, one that shifts from being heavily GPU-bound at high resolutions to increasingly CPU-influenced at 1080p. The measured frame rates across the four settings presets and three resolutions provide a clear picture of where this combination excels and where its limitations surface.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals how the workload transitions between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 206.1 FPS, which drops to 171.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 117.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 43.1% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is still the primary driver of performance even at lower graphical loads.

The scaling pattern changes noticeably when moving to higher presets. At Ultra settings, the frame rate goes from 123.6 FPS at 1080p to 95.4 FPS at 1440p, then down to 62.4 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is 34.6%, which is steeper than the 22.8% drop from 1080p to 1440p. This suggests that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is working near its capacity, with the 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth being fully utilized.

Comparing the Low to Ultra gap at each resolution shows how the settings headroom changes. At 1080p, the difference between Low (206.1 FPS) and Ultra (123.6 FPS) is 82.5 FPS, a 40% reduction. At 4K, the same comparison yields 117.2 FPS versus 62.4 FPS, a 46.8% reduction. The larger percentage drop at 4K indicates that the GPU's computational resources—44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 689.0 GTexel/s texture rate—are being taxed more heavily by the higher resolution, leaving less room for the extra effects that Ultra settings demand.

The data shows that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5500's six cores and twelve threads with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz are sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed, as even the most demanding preset still produces 123.6 FPS. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings (206.1 to 171.6 FPS, a 16.7% drop) is less severe than the drop from 1440p to 4K (171.6 to 117.2 FPS, a 31.7% drop), confirming that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this CPU-GPU combination ranks 220th out of 1636 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 13.5% of all configurations. This percentile positioning reflects the strong GPU contribution, as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 48704. The CPU alone, however, is less dominant, ranking at the 79th percentile among all processors with an average score of 20875.

The rank of 220 implies that while this combo delivers high frame rates, there are 219 other combinations that perform better in this specific title. Given the GPU's strength, those higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful CPUs that can push even higher frame rates at 1080p, where the CPU's role becomes more significant. The Ryzen 5 5500's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-12500 with a delta of -0.1%, indicating nearly identical overall processing power, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE also at -0.1%. These tiny deltas suggest that the CPU's performance class is well-established, but it is not a top-tier processor for extreme frame rate chasing.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA CMP 50HX at -0.7% delta and the Intel Arc A550M at -2.1%, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER outperforms these by small margins. This creates an interesting dynamic: the combo rank is driven more by the GPU's high percentile than the CPU's mid-pack standing. In games like Control that scale well with GPU power, this pairing can achieve very playable frame rates, but it will not top the charts against combos with flagship CPUs.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest measured average is 206.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 62.4 FPS, which is still playable but below the 70.7 FPS seen at High settings.

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

A: At 2560x1440 Medium, the combo produces 124.3 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Medium (159.8 FPS) to 1440p Medium shows a 22.2% drop, indicating the GPU is still the primary constraint, though the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for this workload.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The gap is 82.5 FPS, with Low achieving 206.1 FPS and Ultra reaching 123.6 FPS, a 40% reduction in performance.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 220th out of 1636 combos, placing it in the top 13.5% of all tested systems for Control.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the frame rates decline from 117.2 FPS at Low to 62.4 FPS at Ultra, showing that memory bandwidth is sufficient but the GPU's compute limits become evident at higher presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates span from 206.1 FPS at Low to 123.6 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 159.8 FPS, while High achieves 147.1 FPS. The progression from Low to Medium to High to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest single step drop occurring between Low and Medium (46.3 FPS, a 22.5% reduction). The step from High to Ultra is smaller at 23.5 FPS, representing a 16% decrease.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings produce 171.6 FPS, Medium delivers 124.3 FPS, High reaches 110.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 95.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 76.2 FPS, which is a 44.4% reduction from the Low baseline. Interestingly, the drop from Medium to High (124.3 to 110.1 FPS) is 14.2 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra (110.1 to 95.4 FPS) is 14.7 FPS, showing a consistent cost for each settings tier increase.

At 3840x2160, the 4K results show the GPU working hardest. Low settings yield 117.2 FPS, which is still very smooth for 4K gaming. Medium drops to 84.8 FPS, High to 70.7 FPS, and Ultra to 62.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium at 4K is a 32.4 FPS reduction (27.6%), while the step from High to Ultra is only 8.3 FPS (11.7%). This suggests that the Ultra preset at 4K is approaching the GPU's performance ceiling, where additional settings have diminishing returns on visual quality but still cost measurable frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate support for feeding the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319, placing it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

In Control, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the frame rate differences between resolutions at the same settings. At Low settings, the 1080p result of 206.1 FPS drops to 171.6 FPS at 1440p and 117.2 FPS at 4K. If the CPU were severely limiting, the 1080p and 1440p results would be closer together, as the GPU would have headroom. The 16.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings indicates that the GPU is still the main bottleneck, but the 31.7% drop from 1440p to 4K shows that the GPU's workload is increasing significantly.

The CPU's 3DMark scores provide context for its gaming capability. The single-thread score of 836 and 2-thread score of 1645 suggest moderate single-thread performance, while the 16-thread score of 5386 and max-thread score of 5411 show that all 12 threads are being utilized effectively. The small difference between 8-thread (4593) and 16-thread (5386) scores indicates that scaling beyond 8 threads yields diminishing returns, which aligns with Control's typical thread usage. The Passmark multi-thread score of 19330 and single-thread score of 3058 confirm that this CPU is a solid mid-range performer, but it does not have the raw processing power of higher-tier chips that could push frame rates even higher at 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 4K, the data shows that High settings at 70.7 FPS provides the best balance, as Ultra drops to 62.4 FPS, a 11.7% reduction that may be noticeable in fast-paced action sequences. The Medium preset at 84.8 FPS offers additional headroom for those who prefer smoother motion over visual fidelity. At 4K, Low settings at 117.2 FPS are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rates matter more than graphical quality.

At 1440p, High settings at 110.1 FPS delivers an excellent experience, with Ultra at 95.4 FPS still comfortably above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 124.3 FPS is a strong choice for players with 144Hz monitors, as it stays above the refresh rate threshold. The Low setting at 171.6 FPS is excessive for most displays but can be used for esports-style play.

For 1080p, the Medium preset at 159.8 FPS is the sweet spot, offering high frame rates that exceed most 144Hz displays. The High settings at 147.1 FPS still provides smooth gameplay, while Ultra at 123.6 FPS remains fully playable. Given that the CPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution, players can freely choose between Medium and Ultra based on their preference for visual quality versus frame rate, with the data showing that the GPU has enough headroom to handle either choice without dropping below 120 FPS.