Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a formidable 1440p and 4K experience in Control, with the data showing a combo that ranks in the 86th percentile of tested configurations. This pairing of a 6-core Zen 3 processor with a 16 GB Ada Lovelace GPU produces high frame rates across all settings, though the scaling patterns reveal a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. The measured results indicate that this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and remains comfortably playable at 4K, even with Ultra settings enabled.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination achieves a combo rank of 405 out of 2,888 tested combos in Control. This places the pairing in the top 14% of all configurations, a strong showing for a system built around a mid-range 2025 processor and an end-of-life GPU. The rank reflects the synergy between the two components; the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU’s 8,448 shading units without creating a significant bottleneck at most settings. Benchmark results indicate that this combo outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, with only 405 other tested pairings delivering higher average frame rates in this specific game.

The CPU’s individual performance metrics support this ranking. The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 19,236 in PassMark’s multithread test and 2,872 in single-thread testing, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 36,945 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36,938 (a delta of 0%), and slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which scores 37,018 (a delta of -0.2%). This tight grouping means the CPU is not a differentiator in most scenarios; instead, the GPU’s massive compute capability drives the combo’s high rank. The GPU itself sits in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31,087, though its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA TITAN RTX at 31,676 (a delta of -1.9%) and the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell at 31,532 (a delta of -1.4%), showing that the 4070 Ti SUPER is competitive with older flagship cards.

In Control specifically, the combo’s rank of 405 out of 2,888 suggests that the game’s engine, which relies heavily on GPU compute for its physics and destruction effects, favors the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s architecture. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide adequate support, but the data shows that frame rates scale more with GPU settings than with CPU load. This is particularly evident at 1080p, where the combo still achieves 187 FPS on Low settings, indicating that even at lower resolutions, the CPU does not hold back the GPU to a significant degree.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This is crucial for Control, a game known for its dense particle effects and destructible environments that require rapid texture streaming. The memory clock runs at 1,313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), while the base and boost clocks are 2,340 MHz and 2,610 MHz respectively. These clocks, combined with 264 texture mapping units and 96 raster output units, allow the GPU to achieve a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS is particularly relevant for Control, which uses asynchronous compute for its physics simulations. The 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores also provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS, though the measured FPS data in this pack does not include ray-traced scenarios. The 5 nm process node from TSMC, with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die, contributes to the GPU’s efficiency, but the 285 W TDP requires a 600 W suggested PSU and a single 16-pin power connector.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its role. It scores 31,811 in PassMark’s G3D test and 18,372 in GPU compute, with a DirectX 12 score of 119. These numbers are consistent with a high-end card that excels in modern titles. In Control, the GPU’s influence is most apparent when comparing Low to Ultra settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 187 on Low to 125 on Ultra, a 33% reduction. At 4K, the drop is more severe, from 116 FPS on Low to 64 FPS on Ultra, a 45% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions and settings, as the CPU’s workload does not increase proportionally with resolution.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is another asset. Control at 4K Ultra can exceed 8 GB of VRAM usage, and the 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB buffer ensures that texture streaming does not cause stutters. The memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s is also sufficient to handle the game’s high-resolution textures, which are known to be demanding. While the GPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores are older or workstation-oriented cards, the 4070 Ti SUPER’s combination of high clock speeds, large VRAM, and modern architecture makes it a superior choice for Control.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo delivers 187 FPS on Low, 162 FPS on Medium, 144 FPS on High, and 125 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop to 171 FPS on Low, 122 FPS on Medium, 109 FPS on High, and 94 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the average FPS further declines to 116 FPS on Low, 83 FPS on Medium, 73 FPS on High, and 64 FPS on Ultra.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same settings shows a consistent reduction of approximately 38-40% in average FPS. For instance, on High settings, the frame rate drops from 144 FPS at 1080p to 109 FPS at 1440p (a 24% reduction), and then to 73 FPS at 4K (a further 33% reduction from 1440p). This non-linear drop indicates that the GPU’s fillrate and memory bandwidth are becoming increasingly strained at higher resolutions. The 4K Low setting of 116 FPS is still highly playable, but the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (116 vs 64 FPS) is larger than at 1080p (187 vs 125 FPS), suggesting that the GPU’s compute units are the bottleneck at 4K Ultra.

The data also shows that the CPU’s role diminishes at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 62 FPS (187 to 125), while at 4K, the difference is 52 FPS (116 to 64). This narrowing gap implies that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s demands at lower resolutions but becomes less of a factor as pixel count increases. The combo rank of 405 out of 2,888 reflects this balance; if the CPU were severely limiting, the rank would likely be lower at 1080p, but the data shows that even at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 187 FPS, which is near the upper limit for many displays.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the combo hits 162 FPS with a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 122 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. These minimum FPS values are important because they indicate that the combo maintains smooth frame pacing even during intense scenes, with the 4K Medium minimum of 70 FPS still above the 60 FPS threshold for comfortable play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. On Low settings, the average FPS is 187, which is exceptionally high and suitable for 240 Hz displays. Medium settings reduce the average to 162 FPS, with a minimum of 137 FPS and a maximum of 186 FPS. High settings yield 144 FPS, while Ultra drops to 125 FPS. The 1080p results show that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is rarely the limiting factor at this resolution; even at Ultra, the frame rate is well above the 100 FPS mark. The Ryzen 5 5600F’s single-thread score of 2,872 and its 6 cores are sufficient to drive these frame rates without creating a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s workload. Low settings produce 171 FPS, which is still excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming. Medium settings average 122 FPS, with a minimum of 104 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS. High settings drop to 109 FPS, and Ultra yields 94 FPS. The 1440p results indicate that this combo is ideal for 1440p 144 Hz monitors, as even Ultra settings maintain an average above 90 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 10-20% depending on settings, which aligns with the increased pixel count of 78%.

At 3840x2160, the combo still delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings average 116 FPS, which is remarkable for 4K and indicates that the GPU’s 16 GB VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are well-utilized. Medium settings average 83 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 95 FPS. High settings drop to 73 FPS, while Ultra falls to 64 FPS. The 4K results show that the combo can handle 4K gaming, but Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits, with the average FPS just above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS for 4K Medium is 70 FPS, which is reassuring for users who want consistent performance.

The measured data includes only average FPS for most settings, with minimum and maximum values provided only for Medium settings at each resolution. For 1080p Medium, the minimum is 137 FPS and the maximum is 186 FPS, indicating a tight frame time distribution. For 1440p Medium, the minimum is 104 FPS and the maximum is 141 FPS. For 4K Medium, the minimum is 70 FPS and the maximum is 95 FPS. These ranges suggest that the combo provides stable performance without significant frame drops, even during Control’s chaotic combat sequences.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it provides 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The CPU’s PassMark scores include a single-thread score of 2,872 and a multithread score of 19,236, with a physics score of 1,043. Its average benchmark score is 36,945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

In Control, the CPU’s role is to manage the game’s AI, physics calculations, and draw calls. The game’s engine is known to be moderately CPU-intensive, but the 5600F’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to maintain high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 187 FPS, which is near the practical limit for the GPU. If the CPU were limiting, the frame rate would plateau at a lower value regardless of GPU settings. Instead, the frame rate scales with settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36,938 (a delta of 0%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which scores 37,018 (a delta of -0.2%). These differences are negligible, meaning that swapping the 5600F for a rival would have minimal impact on Control performance. The CPU’s single-thread performance is more relevant for gaming, and its score of 2,872 is competitive with other mid-range processors. The 32 MB L3 cache is beneficial for game data that is frequently accessed, reducing memory latency.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR4 at 51.2 GB/s is adequate for Control, which does not require excessive memory bandwidth. The PCIe Gen 4 interface allows the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER to communicate at full bandwidth, which is important for texture streaming and asset loading. The CPU’s 65 W TDP also means it generates less heat, allowing for a capable air cooler in most systems. However, the data shows that the CPU is not the star of this combo; its role is to provide stable frame delivery without causing dips, and it does so effectively.

FAQ

*Q: What is the combo’s rank in Control compared to all tested configurations?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination ranks 405th out of 2,888 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 14% of all tested systems.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36,945, which is essentially identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36,938 (a delta of 0%). It is also 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, which scores 37,018.

Q: What is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1,313 MHz, or 21 Gbps effective.

Q: What are the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 64 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p Low settings?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 187 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. The fact that FPS scales with settings indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 104, with an average of 122 FPS and a maximum of 141 FPS. This indicates stable frame delivery during demanding scenes.