Control

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a combo rank of 639 out of 3720 tested combinations in Control. This places the pairing in the top 17.2% of all tested combos, a strong showing for a system built around a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 3.60 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clock. The data suggests this configuration sits comfortably in the upper tier of systems capable of running this 2019 Action Adventure title at high visual fidelity.

What makes this rank particularly interesting is the asymmetry between the two components. The RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is clearly the dominant component, but the CPU is not a bottleneck in the traditional sense. The combo's position at 639 of 3720 implies that while there are many faster GPU-only combinations, the balanced nature of this pairing avoids the severe frame-limiting behavior seen with mismatched components.

Looking at the nearest CPU rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20733 sits within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-12490F (20802, -0.3%), Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, -0.4%), Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826, -0.4%), and AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, -0.5%). This clustering indicates the CPU is performing at a very predictable level for its class, with no surprising deviations that would artificially inflate or deflate the combo ranking. For the GPU, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43223 is within 1% of the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262, -0.1%), GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1%), Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2%), and RTX 4090 Mobile (43667, -1%). This tells us the desktop 4070 SUPER is delivering performance comparable to those reference points, which matters for understanding the measured FPS in Control.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), while the GPU core operates between a 1980 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost. These specifications are central to understanding the 4K results in Control, where the game's texture-heavy environments and particle effects demand substantial memory throughput.

At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers 60 FPS average, which is exactly at the threshold for smooth gameplay. The jump to High settings at 4K produces 69 FPS, while Medium reaches 78 FPS and Low hits 110 FPS. The scaling pattern here is revealing: dropping from Ultra to High yields a 15% improvement, but dropping from High to Medium yields only a 13% improvement, and from Medium to Low yields a 41% improvement. The large jump from Medium to Low suggests that Low settings are removing a significant memory or shading burden, likely related to the 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs doing less work on simplified geometry.

The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 56 RT cores are relevant for Control's use of ray-traced reflections and indirect lighting. The measured data shows the card can handle these effects at 1440p with room to spare, but at 4K the combination of resolution and ray tracing pushes the 12 GB frame buffer to its limits. The 224 tensor cores also matter for DLSS, though the measured FPS values do not indicate whether DLSS was enabled in any of the tested configurations. The 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with the passmark G3D score of 29995, positions this card as a high-midrange performer that excels in rasterization but is not at the extreme top end.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound behavior with some CPU influence at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 214 FPS, which drops to 162 FPS at 1440p Low (a 24% decrease) and 110 FPS at 4K Low (a 32% further decrease). For Ultra settings, the progression is 118 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p (a 25% decrease), and 60 FPS at 4K (a 33% further decrease). The consistent 24-25% drop from 1080p to 1440p and then 32-33% from 1440p to 4K suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor throughout.

However, the 1080p results hint at CPU involvement. At 1080p Low, the 214 FPS average is not far from what the CPU's 12 threads can feed, and the 3.60 GHz base clock with 4.60 GHz boost is adequate but not exceptional. The 3DMark single-thread score of 913 and multi-thread score of 5554 indicate moderate single-core performance that could theoretically cap frame rates above 200 FPS in lighter scenes. The measured 214 FPS at 1080p Low is likely close to that ceiling, meaning the CPU is not fully saturated but is also not providing unlimited headroom.

The Medium settings row provides the only min/max FPS data in the entire measured set. At 1080p Medium, the range is 130 to 175 FPS with an average of 152. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 98 to 133 FPS with an average of 115. At 4K Medium, the range is 66 to 90 FPS with an average of 78. The narrowing range as resolution increases is a clear sign that the GPU becomes more dominant at higher resolutions, reducing frame-time variance that the CPU might introduce at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT enough for the RTX 4070 SUPER in Control?

A: Yes, the data shows balanced performance. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 214 FPS, suggesting the 6-core, 12-thread CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. The combo rank of 639 out of 3720 indicates no severe bottleneck exists.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?

A: The 2560x1440 resolution with High settings produces 102 FPS average, which is the sweet spot for high refresh rate monitors. At 4K, the combo drops to 69 FPS on High, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the drop is from 118 FPS to 60 FPS, a 49% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 214 FPS to 110 FPS, a 49% reduction. The consistent percentage loss across settings confirms the GPU is the limiting component.

Q: Does the CPU hold back performance at 1080p?

A: The 214 FPS at 1080p Low suggests some CPU limitation, as the 3DMark single-thread score of 913 is moderate. However, the 3DMark max-threads score of 5554 shows the 12 threads are utilized well. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's 74th percentile ranking among CPUs means it is above average but not top-tier.

Q: Should I use Medium or High settings at 1440p?

A: The data shows Medium at 1440p produces 115 FPS with a range of 98-133 FPS, while High produces 102 FPS. For a 144Hz monitor, Medium provides more headroom, but High is still above 100 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Control at 4K?

A: The measured 4K results indicate yes. At Ultra, the combo achieves 60 FPS, and at High it reaches 69 FPS. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 12 GB GDDR6X capacity handle Control's demands, though the 60 FPS at Ultra shows the card is near its limit.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 214 FPS average, representing the absolute ceiling for this pairing. Medium settings yield 152 FPS average with a recorded range of 130 to 175 FPS. High settings drop to 135 FPS average, while Ultra produces 118 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS, a 45% reduction, indicating that the game's Ultra preset imposes substantial shading and texture costs that the GPU must process.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload. Low settings produce 162 FPS average, which is a 24% drop from 1080p Low. Medium settings yield 115 FPS average with a range of 98 to 133 FPS, representing a 24% drop from 1080p Medium. High settings produce 102 FPS average, a 24% drop from 1080p High. Ultra settings produce 89 FPS average, a 25% drop from 1080p Ultra. The consistent 24-25% reduction across all settings at 1440p is a textbook example of resolution-scaling behavior in a GPU-bound scenario.

At 3840x2160, the performance reaches playable but not excessive levels. Low settings produce 110 FPS average, a 32% drop from 1440p Low. Medium settings yield 78 FPS average with a range of 66 to 90 FPS, a 32% drop from 1440p Medium. High settings produce 69 FPS average, a 32% drop from 1440p High. Ultra settings produce 60 FPS average, a 33% drop from 1440p Ultra. The slightly larger percentage drop at 4K compared to 1440p suggests the memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is becoming a limiting factor at this resolution.

The Ultra settings at 4K produce exactly 60 FPS, which is noteworthy because it matches the refresh rate of many 4K displays. The 69 FPS at High settings provides a small buffer above 60 FPS, while Medium at 78 FPS offers a more comfortable margin. The data indicates that users prioritizing frame rate stability should choose Medium at 4K, as the 66 FPS minimum is much closer to the 60 FPS threshold than the High setting's unknown minimum.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, it operates within a 65 W TDP. The 16 MB L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core provide 51.2 GB/s of dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth. These specifications place the CPU in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20733.

In Control, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the 214 FPS average is likely near the CPU's limit for feeding the GPU. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 indicate that the CPU can handle the game's physics and AI calculations without issue. The PassMark multithread score of 20325 and single-thread score of 3348 further confirm that the processor is capable of sustaining high frame rates in less demanding scenes.

The nearest CPU rivals all score within 0.5% of the 5600GT's average benchmark score of 20733. This tight clustering means that swapping to an Intel Core i5-12490F or AMD EPYC 7J13 would produce nearly identical results in Control, assuming the GPU remains the same. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5523 and 8-thread score of 4968 show that the CPU's performance scales well with thread count, which is relevant for Control's use of multiple threads for physics and streaming.

The 74th percentile ranking is interesting because it places the CPU above most processors but below the top 25%. In Control, this means the CPU will not be the primary bottleneck in most scenarios, but at 1080p with Low settings, the 214 FPS ceiling may be partially CPU-limited. The data does not show any settings where the CPU causes frame drops below the GPU's capability, suggesting that the 12 threads are sufficient for this game's workload.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 135 FPS is the recommended choice for users with 144Hz monitors, as it provides excellent visual quality while remaining well above the refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 118 FPS is also viable, but the 13% performance cost over High is unlikely to be visually justified. For users with 240Hz displays, the Medium preset at 152 FPS offers the best balance, though the 130 FPS minimum ensures no significant dips below 144Hz.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 102 FPS is the recommended setting for 100Hz and 120Hz displays. The Medium preset at 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS provides a safer margin for 144Hz displays, but the visual difference between Medium and High in Control is noticeable in texture detail and shadow quality. The Ultra preset at 89 FPS is only recommended for users with 90Hz or 100Hz displays who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate stability.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 78 FPS is the recommended setting for 60Hz displays, as it provides a 30% buffer above the 60 FPS threshold and the 66 FPS minimum ensures no drops below refresh rate. The High preset at 69 FPS is acceptable but provides only a 15% buffer, making it risky for scenes with heavy particle effects. The Ultra preset at exactly 60 FPS is not recommended because any frame-time spike would cause visible stuttering. The Low preset at 110 FPS is only useful for users with high refresh rate 4K displays, which are rare.

The data reveals an interesting pattern: the performance gap between Medium and High is consistent across resolutions, at approximately 13-14%. However, the gap between High and Ultra is larger, at approximately 13-15% from 1080p to 1440p, but only 13% at 4K. This suggests that Ultra settings impose a similar relative cost regardless of resolution, while the absolute frame rate impact is more significant at higher resolutions due to the lower baseline. For the best experience, the data supports using High at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium at 4K, with the understanding that Ultra is only viable at 1080p for users with lower refresh rate displays.