Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 9070 pairing delivers a compelling, high-refresh-rate experience in Control, with the data showing a clear progression from CPU-bound behavior at 1080p to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K. The measured frames per second (FPS) across four presets and three resolutions reveal a system that is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, but requires careful settings management to maintain smooth 4K performance.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. In Control, a game that leverages multiple threads for physics and AI, the processor’s multi-threaded capacity is relevant, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272. Its single-core performance, reflected in a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2438, is equally important for the game’s primary game logic thread.

At 1080p resolution, the CPU’s influence is most apparent. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combination reaches an average of 181.8 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with frames well beyond typical display refresh rates. However, the scaling from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra (181.8 FPS to 101.1 FPS) indicates that the GPU becomes a limiting factor even at this resolution when graphical settings are maximized, as the CPU has headroom to spare.

The Ryzen 5 5600GT sits in the 78th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20740. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10700 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, with delta percentages of 0% and +0.3% respectively, indicating near-parity in overall compute performance. For Control, this level of CPU power is sufficient to avoid being the primary bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU’s workload dominates the frame time budget.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a high-end graphics card built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is rated at 2520 MHz, with a game clock of 2070 MHz. The card’s 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs are substantial resources, enabling high pixel throughput of 322.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s.

In Control, the GPU’s role is decisive at higher resolutions. At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 49.3 at Ultra to 92 at Low. This demonstrates that the RX 9070’s raw compute power, estimated at 36.13 TFLOPS FP32, is heavily taxed by the game’s demanding visual effects at 4K. The 16 GB VRAM is a significant asset, as Control’s high-resolution textures and detailed environments can consume substantial memory, and the data shows no evidence of memory capacity being a limiting factor.

The GPU ranks in the 79th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 34780. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA A2, shows a delta of -0.2%, while the AMD Radeon HD 7970 is +0.7% different, indicating the RX 9070’s performance is consistent with its tier. For Control, the GPU is clearly the dominant component in determining frame rates at 1440p and 4K, as evidenced by the significant FPS variations across settings at those resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 116.2 at 1080p to 88.4 at 1440p, and further to 57.4 at 4K. This represents a decline of 23.9% from 1080p to 1440p, and a 35.1% decline from 1440p to 4K. The consistent drop indicates that the RX 9070’s rendering workload is scaling with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The average FPS goes from 181.8 at 1080p to 136.8 at 1440p, and then to 92 at 4K. The percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is 32.7%, which is similar to the High preset’s drop. This suggests that even when the graphics load is reduced, the GPU is still the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The CPU’s ability to deliver high frame rates at 1080p Low (181.8 FPS) shows it is not the bottleneck there, but the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached well before that at 4K.

The scaling pattern across all presets reveals that the limiting component changes with resolution. At 1080p, the gap between the Low (181.8 FPS) and Ultra (101.1 FPS) presets is 80.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is already a significant factor. At 4K, the gap between Low (92 FPS) and Ultra (49.3 FPS) is 42.7 FPS, showing that the GPU’s limitations are the dominant factor, as the CPU’s role diminishes with the increased GPU workload per frame.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 539th out of 1636 tested combos in Control. This places it in the upper third of all tested systems, indicating a strong overall performance level. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the GPU’s high-end capabilities are paired with a mid-range processor that does not bottleneck it at common gaming resolutions.

Given the percentile rankings of the individual components (CPU at 78th, GPU at 79th), the combo’s 539th rank out of 1636 (which is roughly the 67th percentile) is slightly lower than either component’s individual standing. This suggests that while the GPU is capable of high performance, the CPU may slightly limit the system in CPU-intensive scenarios, such as the high frame rate situations seen at 1080p Low. However, the ranking is still robust, demonstrating that this pairing is well-suited for Control at higher resolutions where the GPU’s workload is the primary determinant of performance.

The data shows that the combo’s performance is consistent with its component parts, and the 1636 tested combinations include a wide range of hardware. A rank of 539 indicates that this system outperforms a majority of other configurations, making it a viable choice for playing Control at high settings and resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 88.4, which is a smooth experience for most displays.

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

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 49.3, which may be playable but is below the 60 FPS threshold for a fully fluid experience.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes a factor even at 1080p, as the FPS drops from 181.8 at Low to 101.1 at Ultra, indicating the GPU is heavily utilized. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to push high frame rates at low settings.

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

A: At 1440p, the average FPS goes from 136.8 at Low to 73.9 at Ultra, a difference of 62.9 FPS, showing the significant impact of graphical settings on performance.

*Q: Does the 16 GB VRAM on the RX 9070 cause any issues in Control?*

A: The data shows no performance anomalies that would indicate VRAM capacity is a limiting factor, as FPS scales consistently with resolution and settings.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Control?*

A: The combo ranks 539th out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all systems tested for this game.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the data indicates that 1440p with High settings is the sweet spot, offering an average of 88.4 FPS. This provides a balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, staying well above the 60 FPS mark. At 1080p, High settings (116.2 FPS) is also excellent, with headroom for higher refresh rates. Medium settings at 1440p (99 FPS) provide a slight performance boost over High, but the visual quality difference is minimal, making High the preferred choice for most users.

At 4K, the data shows that High settings (57.4 FPS) are borderline playable, while Medium (64.6 FPS) provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For a consistent 60 FPS experience at 4K, Medium settings are recommended. Low settings at 4K (92 FPS) are possible, but the visual downgrade is significant. Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as the frame rate at 1440p (73.9 FPS) is acceptable, but at 4K (49.3 FPS) it falls below the playable threshold for most. The data suggests prioritizing resolution scaling and setting adjustments to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS, with 1440p High as the optimal configuration.