Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers a strong, high-refresh-rate experience in Control, with the data showing that the GPU is the primary performance driver at 1080p and 1440p, while the CPU’s six Zen 3 cores provide sufficient headroom to keep frame rates high even at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. This CPU sits in the 85th percentile of all processors according to the benchmark data, with an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (avgScore 36938, deltaPct 0), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (avgScore 37018, deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (avgScore 37093, deltaPct -0.4), showing that the 5600F is effectively tied with these alternatives in raw compute performance.

In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The PassMark physics score of 1043 and the multithread score of 19236 indicate that the 5600F has enough single-thread and multi-thread throughput for this action-adventure title. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 182 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate across all configurations. This high frame rate at low settings suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck even when the GPU workload is reduced, as the 5600F's boost clock of 4.00 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache provide responsive processing for game logic.

However, the CPU's impact becomes less visible as settings and resolution increase. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 51, which is a 72% reduction from the 1080p Low result. This scale of performance drop is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 9070's rendering workload dominates the frame time. The 5600F's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for Control's threaded workload, but the data indicates that the processor is not the limiting factor in this pairing; instead, the GPU's capabilities dictate the final frame rates at higher presets.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Control?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 182, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the peak performance point in the data, indicating that the combo can deliver very high frame rates when graphical demands are minimized.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, deltaPct 0). It is slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, deltaPct -0.2) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, deltaPct -0.4), but these differences are under 0.5%, making them negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Does the GPU perform better than its direct competitors?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 has an average benchmark score of 23877, which is 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736) and 1.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628). However, it trails the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063, deltaPct -0.8) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (24170, deltaPct -1.2) by small margins. The GPU sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at Medium settings?

A: The data includes min and max FPS only for Medium settings across all resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 110 to 148 FPS (average 129). At 1440p, the range is 83 to 112 FPS (average 98). At 4K, the range is 56 to 76 FPS (average 66). These ranges show consistent frame pacing with no severe dips below the average.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to limit performance at 4K Ultra?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 51, which is only 27.8% of the 1080p Low result (182 FPS). If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not scale so dramatically with resolution and settings changes. The GPU's rendering workload at 4K Ultra overwhelms the RX 9070's capabilities, while the 5600F continues to feed frames without issue.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Control?*

A: The combo ranks 819th out of 2888 tested combos, placing it in the top 28.4% of all configurations. This is a solid mid-to-upper tier position, reflecting that the hardware is capable but not at the absolute top end for this specific game.

Settings Recommendations

The data shows that the "High" preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 115, which is comfortably above the 100 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, the average FPS drops to 87, which is still highly playable for an action-adventure title. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 15 FPS (from 115 to 100), while the jump from Medium to High at 1080p only costs 14 FPS (from 129 to 115). This suggests that High settings provide most of the visual fidelity of Ultra with a smaller performance penalty.

For 4K users, the "Medium" preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers an average of 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 FPS. The High preset at 4K averages 59 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra preset drops to 51 FPS. The Low preset at 4K achieves 93 FPS but sacrifices too much visual quality for a game like Control that relies on atmospheric detail. The Medium preset at 4K provides a playable experience without dropping below 56 FPS in the measured data, making it the most consistent option for high-resolution displays.

The "Low" preset is only advisable for competitive play or when absolute maximum frame rates are needed, as it yields 182 FPS at 1080p and 137 FPS at 1440p. However, for a single-player experience, the visual degradation is likely not worth the extra frames. The data supports High as the default recommendation across all resolutions, with Medium as a fallback for 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 819th out of 2888 tested combinations for Control, which places it in the 72nd percentile of all configs (100% - 28.4% = 71.6%). This is a respectable position, indicating that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 pairing outperforms the majority of tested systems. The rank is likely bolstered by the CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 2872) and the GPU's solid rasterization capabilities, which are well-suited for Control's action-adventure gameplay.

Compared to the CPU's overall percentile (85th) and the GPU's overall percentile (69th), the combo's in-game rank is slightly lower than the CPU's standing but higher than the GPU's standing. This suggests that Control is more sensitive to graphics processing than to CPU compute, which aligns with the observed frame rate scaling across resolutions. The 819th rank out of 2888 means there are 2069 combos that perform worse, but also 818 that perform better, placing this hardware in the upper-middle tier for this specific title.

The data indicates that the combo is well-balanced, as neither component drastically underperforms relative to the other. The CPU's 85th percentile score ensures it won't hold back the GPU, and the GPU's 69th percentile score is sufficient to deliver playable frame rates at all tested settings. The rank of 819 suggests that users could see improvements by pairing the RX 9070 with a faster CPU or by pairing the 5600F with a more powerful GPU, but as a matched set, they perform cohesively.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 115 at 1080p to 87 at 1440p (a 24.3% reduction) and then to 59 at 4K (a 48.7% reduction from 1080p, or a 32.2% reduction from 1440p). At Low settings, the drop is from 182 at 1080p to 137 at 1440p (a 24.7% reduction) and then to 93 at 4K (a 48.9% reduction from 1080p). This consistent ~25% drop from 1080p to 1440p and ~49% drop from 1080p to 4K across settings indicates that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven.

This scaling pattern strongly suggests that the GPU is the limiting component. The number of pixels increases by 1.78x from 1080p to 1440p and by 4x from 1080p to 4K. The observed FPS drops are roughly proportional to the pixel count increase, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would not drop as much when moving to higher resolutions, because the CPU workload would remain relatively constant while the GPU takes longer to render each frame.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (182 FPS) and Ultra (100 FPS) is 82 FPS (45%). At 4K, the difference between Low (93 FPS) and Ultra (51 FPS) is 42 FPS (45%). This proportional difference confirms that the GPU is handling the extra load uniformly across settings, further supporting the conclusion that the RX 9070 is the primary performance limiter in this configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 182, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield an average of 129 FPS, with a minimum of 110 and a maximum of 148. High settings produce an average of 115 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 100 FPS. These numbers show that even at the highest preset, the combo maintains an average above 100 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low settings average 137 FPS, Medium settings average 98 FPS (with a range of 83 to 112), High settings average 87 FPS, and Ultra settings average 75 FPS. The 1440p results show that the combo can still handle high refresh rates at lower presets, but Ultra settings dip below the 100 FPS threshold, making High or Medium more suitable for competitive or smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates at the top presets. Low settings average 93 FPS, which is still playable. Medium settings average 66 FPS with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76, providing a consistent experience just above the 60 FPS target. High settings average 59 FPS, which is slightly below the 60 FPS standard, and Ultra settings average 51 FPS, which may feel less smooth. The 4K data clearly shows that Medium settings are the sweet spot for this resolution, balancing visual quality with performance.

The min and max FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows narrow ranges at all resolutions: 110-148 at 1080p, 83-112 at 1440p, and 56-76 at 4K. These tight ranges indicate stable frame pacing without significant stutters or drops, which is important for an action-adventure game with intense combat sequences. The consistency of the Medium preset across all resolutions makes it a reliable choice for users who prioritize smoothness over maximum graphical fidelity.