Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a robust 1080p experience in Control, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. The data shows a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior as pixel count rises, making this combo a versatile option for both high-refresh-rate 1080p displays and smooth 4K gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a consistent and significant performance drop as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 113 at 1080p to 86.5 at 1440p, a reduction of 26.5 FPS. The jump to 4K is steeper, with the average dropping further to 61 FPS. This represents a 46% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K, a substantial margin that indicates the growing load on the GPU at higher resolutions.

The pattern holds across all quality presets. At Low settings, the system produces 183.3 FPS at 1080p, which is a very high frame rate that suggests the CPU is still keeping pace. However, this drops to 138.3 FPS at 1440p and then to 95.3 FPS at 4K. The delta between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is 88 FPS, which is a larger absolute drop than at High settings. This suggests that at Low settings, the GPU has more headroom to flex its muscles, and the resolution increase exposes its limits more dramatically.

For the Medium preset, the frame rates are 128.2 FPS at 1080p, 97.4 FPS at 1440p, and 69.1 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, yields 98.7 FPS at 1080p, 76.9 FPS at 1440p, and 49.5 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing at Ultra, with a 27.4 FPS loss, highlighting that 4K Ultra is a significant challenge for this hardware.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600 with its 6 cores and 12 threads is sufficient to feed the RX 9070, as even the Ultra preset manages nearly 100 FPS. The limiting component begins to shift towards the GPU as resolution increases. By 4K, the performance is heavily dictated by the graphics card’s rendering capabilities, with all presets seeing a major drop. The benchmark results suggest that for 4K gaming, users will need to rely on Medium or High settings to maintain a playable frame rate, while 1440p offers a strong balance, with High settings providing 86.5 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, is the primary driver of Control’s performance at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a 644.6 GB/s bandwidth, which is ample for the texture-heavy environments of the game. The GPU’s boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz are key to its processing speed, and the data shows it is capable of delivering frame rates well above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p on most presets.

The card’s 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs are tasked with rendering the game’s complex physics and visual effects. The FP32 performance of 36.13 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of its raw compute power, which translates to the 183.3 FPS seen at 1080p Low. The GPU’s architecture is designed to handle DirectX 12 Ultimate workloads, which Control utilizes, and the benchmark results confirm its proficiency.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is where the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute units become the bottleneck. The 26.5 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is a 23% reduction, but the 25.5 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K is a 29% reduction. This steeper decline at 4K is a clear sign that the GPU is working near its limits, with the pixel fill rate of 322.6 GPixel/s being a critical factor. The RX 9070’s 220 W TDP is a reasonable figure for the performance it delivers, and the data shows it is well-matched with the Ryzen 5 5600 for 1440p gaming, where it consistently exceeds 75 FPS on all but the Ultra preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 113 FPS at 1920x1080 to 61 FPS at 3840x2160, a decrease of 52 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck for the RX 9070 in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears sufficient, as the Low preset reaches 183.3 FPS. However, the data shows the frame rate drops significantly with resolution, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at High settings the average FPS is 61, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset also achieves this at 69.1 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls short at 49.5 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset performance compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 86.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 76.9 FPS. This is a 9.6 FPS difference, suggesting that the visual upgrade to Ultra comes at a moderate performance cost.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate gaming with this hardware?

A: For a 144 Hz monitor, the 1080p resolution is the best choice, as even the Ultra preset averages 98.7 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p reaches 183.3 FPS, which is well above 144 Hz.

*Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the RX 9070 sufficient for Control?*

A: The memory size is not directly tested, but the 644.6 GB/s bandwidth and 16 GB capacity are more than adequate for the game’s requirements, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at 4K High settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the High preset offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, it provides 113 FPS, which is smooth for most displays. At 1440p, it maintains 86.5 FPS, a very playable rate that benefits from the increased resolution. Even at 4K, the High preset manages 61 FPS, which is just at the threshold for a playable console-like experience.

The Medium preset is a viable alternative for 4K gaming, as it yields 69.1 FPS, providing a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The difference between Medium and High at 4K is 7.9 FPS, which might be worth the trade-off for users with 4K displays who prioritize smoothness. The Ultra preset, while offering the best visuals, only achieves 49.5 FPS at 4K, which may be too low for action-oriented gameplay. At 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is a good option, with 76.9 FPS and 98.7 FPS respectively.

The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play at 1080p, where the 183.3 FPS can take full advantage of a high refresh rate monitor. However, the visual downgrade is significant. The data suggests that for most users, the High preset at 1440p will provide the most satisfying experience, as it combines good visual quality with frame rates that are well above 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Control, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 holds a rank of 530 out of 1636 tested combos. This places it in the upper third of all configurations, indicating that it is a capable pairing for this game. The ranking reflects the strong performance at 1440p and the playable frame rates at 4K with adjusted settings.

The Ryzen 5 5600, a 5000 series processor with a 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, provides a solid foundation. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-11700F, are within a 0.9% performance delta, showing that the CPU is competitive with other mid-range options. The RX 9070, with its 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs, also holds its own. Its nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA Quadro GV100, are within a 0.8% delta, demonstrating that its average benchmark score is in line with other high-end cards.

The combo rank of 530 suggests that while this is not the absolute top-tier configuration, it significantly outperforms the majority of tested systems. The data implies that the pairing is well-balanced, with neither component drastically limiting the other in this specific title. Users with this setup can expect a high-quality experience in Control, with the flexibility to prioritize frame rate or resolution based on their preferences.