Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a formidable performance profile in Control, placing the combination in the 396th position out of 1,636 tested combos. This ranking places the combo in the top quarter of all systems tested, indicating a robust configuration capable of handling the game’s demands. The data shows a system that excels in high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K, though with notable compromises at the highest settings. The RTX 4070’s strong average benchmark score of 37,283, combined with the 5600G’s respectable multi-threaded capabilities, creates a balanced partnership where the GPU is the primary driver of visual fidelity, but the CPU ensures frame pacing remains consistent.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 396 out of 1,636 tested configurations places it comfortably within the upper echelon of systems. This percentile position suggests that the pairing is well-suited for Control’s demanding physics and particle effects. The ranking implies that only about 24% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates, which underscores the effectiveness of this specific hardware pairing. When examining the CPU’s standalone performance, the Ryzen 5 5600G achieves a percentile of 78 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,983. This places it in a tight cluster with rivals like the Intel Core i7-11600H (0.2% faster) and the AMD EPYC 7713P (0.2% slower), showing that the processor is a consistent, mid-range performer that won’t bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. The GPU’s percentile of 81 against all GPUs further reinforces this, with its average score of 37,283 placing it just 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 in the nearest rival list.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the undisputed workhorse in this configuration for Control. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is critical for streaming the game’s high-resolution textures and complex geometry. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, allows it to push significant pixel throughput, with a pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate directly into the measured frame rates; for instance, at 1080p High settings, the combo achieves 125.1 FPS, but this jumps to 191.4 FPS at Low settings. The data indicates that the RTX 4070’s raw compute power, including 5,888 shading units and 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, is more than sufficient to handle Control’s visual effects. The GPU’s 46 RT cores are present, though the game’s implementation of ray tracing is not a factor in these measured rows, which focus on standard rasterization presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern as resolution increases, highlighting the shifting bottleneck between CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 191.4 FPS, but this drops to 144 FPS at 1440p Low, a 24.8% decrease. Moving to 4K Low, the frame rate falls further to 97.2 FPS, representing a 32.5% drop from 1440p. This aggressive decline at lower settings suggests that the CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of feeding frames quickly at 1080p, but the GPU’s workload becomes more dominant as resolution climbs. Conversely, at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (107.1 FPS) to 1440p (82.8 FPS) is a 22.7% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K (53.7 FPS) is a 35.1% reduction. The steeper percentage drop at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as the higher resolution demands more from the 12 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth, while the CPU has more headroom to generate frames.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset provides a detailed picture of performance across all tested configurations. At 1080p, the combo ranges from a low of 107.1 FPS on Ultra to a high of 191.4 FPS on Low, with Medium at 136.6 FPS and High at 125.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 55 FPS, indicating that the Low preset significantly reduces graphical load, allowing the GPU to stretch its legs. At 1440p, the numbers tighten: Low produces 144 FPS, Medium 105 FPS, High 93.8 FPS, and Ultra 82.8 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 61.2 FPS, showing that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with settings. At 4K, the results are more constrained: Low achieves 97.2 FPS, Medium 71 FPS, High 62.8 FPS, and Ultra 53.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, which is a critical threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows a consistent pattern where each step up in resolution reduces the average FPS by roughly 20-30%, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only point where the system struggles to maintain high refresh rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, plays a supporting role in this configuration. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide sufficient single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 872 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,365. For a game like Control, which relies on physics simulations and AI, the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are relevant. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16,758 and PassMark multithread score of 19,717 indicate that the 5600G can handle the game’s background tasks without creating a bottleneck. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache is adequate for feeding the GPU, though it is smaller than some higher-end rivals. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can process game logic, resulting in 191.4 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the CPU has ample headroom to keep up with the 53.7 FPS output.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 125.1 FPS offers a smooth experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while the Ultra preset at 107.1 FPS still provides excellent fluidity for high-refresh monitors. The Medium preset at 136.6 FPS is a viable option for those seeking maximum frame rates without sacrificing too much visual quality. At 1440p, the High preset at 93.8 FPS is the recommended balance, as it delivers a near-100 FPS experience that is ideal for 144Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 82.8 FPS is also playable, but the 11 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual gains. For 4K, the Medium preset at 71 FPS is the only option that stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a consistent experience. The High preset at 62.8 FPS is borderline, while Ultra at 53.7 FPS should be avoided for competitive play. The data clearly shows that the Low preset is unnecessary at 1080p and 1440p, as the higher presets already deliver excellent performance.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High at 93.8 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, while 1080p High at 125.1 FPS is ideal for high-refresh monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Control?

A: Yes, but with limitations. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 71 FPS, which is playable, while the Ultra preset drops to 53.7 FPS, which may feel less smooth.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 191.4 FPS, indicating that the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, but the GPU is not the primary bottleneck at this setting.

Q: What is the FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The High preset delivers 93.8 FPS, while Ultra delivers 82.8 FPS, a difference of 11 FPS, which suggests that the Ultra preset’s extra visual effects have a moderate performance cost.

Q: Is the RTX 4070’s VRAM sufficient for Control?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than enough for the game’s textures at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the playable frame rates.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 396th out of 1,636 combos, placing it in the top 24% of all tested configurations, which indicates a strong overall performance for this game.