Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER to deliver a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, but the data shows that 4K Ultra is a stretch too far for this combination. This pairing sits at rank 1001 out of 1636 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. The benchmark results reveal a configuration that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming but begins to show its limits as resolution and settings increase.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Control?*

A: The sweet spot is 2560x1440 with High settings, where the system averages 60.1 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual fidelity and playable frame rates.

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

A: Only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 65.3, but at 4K High it drops to 40.8 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 37.8 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS target.

Q: How much of a performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is significant. At 1080p, Low settings yield 130.6 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 73.7 FPS. This represents a substantial 56.9 FPS penalty for maxing out the visual options.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600X a bottleneck for the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not a major bottleneck. The CPU's multi-threaded performance, as shown by its 3DMark max threads score of 5588, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU. The FPS drops are more closely tied to resolution and settings changes, which impact the GPU more heavily.

Q: How does this combo compare to other similar hardware pairings?

A: The CPU performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i7-10700, which is only 0.3% faster in average benchmark score. The GPU is 0.5% slower than the NVIDIA RTX A400 but 2.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5700.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this system can achieve?

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the data is 130.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver of performance in Control. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p. The GPU's core clocks, with a base of 1605 MHz and a boost of 1770 MHz, are the key to its 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power. This raw throughput is directly responsible for the frame rates seen in the measured data.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's performance percentile of 65 versus all GPUs indicates it is a mid-to-high-range card. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A400, is only 0.5% faster on average, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 2.5% slower. The data shows that this GPU is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results at higher settings demonstrate its memory bandwidth and compute limits are being pushed. The transition from 1440p High at 60.1 FPS to 2160p High at 40.8 FPS shows a clear performance ceiling when the pixel count is increased.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 80.7 at 1920x1080 to 60.1 at 2560x1440, and then to 40.8 at 3840x2160. This represents a 49.4% performance drop from 1080p to 4K.

This scaling pattern indicates that the system becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The RTX 2070 SUPER has to render more pixels, which directly taxes its shading units and memory bandwidth. The 4K Low result of 65.3 FPS versus the 4K High result of 40.8 FPS highlights that even at the same resolution, the settings have a massive impact. The CPU's role becomes less significant as resolution increases, as the GPU's fill rate and pixel throughput become the limiting factors. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper than the drop from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting that the GPU hits a wall when trying to push 8.3 million pixels, a task that is 2.25 times harder than 1440p's 3.7 million pixels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is capable of high refresh rates. Low settings produce an average of 130.6 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium settings yield 91.7 FPS, High settings 80.7 FPS, and Ultra settings 73.7 FPS. This shows that even at Ultra, the system can maintain a smooth experience on a standard 60 Hz monitor and is close to the threshold for 75 Hz displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very playable. The Low preset averages 97.1 FPS, which is still high. Medium settings produce 71 FPS, and High settings hit 60.1 FPS, which is the exact target for most console ports. Ultra settings at 1440p drop to 51.7 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The 1440p results show the system's balanced nature, as it can handle the game well without pushing the GPU to its absolute limits.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset averages 65.3 FPS, which is acceptable. Medium settings drop to 50.1 FPS, High to 40.8 FPS, and Ultra to 37.8 FPS. These numbers show that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The gap between 1080p and 4K at the same settings is substantial, confirming the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid foundation for this gaming system. Its Zen 3 architecture operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and can boost up to 4.60 GHz. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache is beneficial for gaming workloads, as it reduces memory latency. The benchmark data shows strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622, which is critical for games that rely on a few fast cores.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also robust, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18578. This ensures that the system can handle background tasks and modern game engines that utilize multiple threads. The Ryzen 5 5600X's performance percentile of 78 versus all CPUs places it in the upper tier of processors. It is nearly identical in performance to the Intel Core i7-10700, which is only 0.3% faster in average score. The CPU's role in Control is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics data; the measured FPS data indicates it does so effectively, as the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1793 shows that even with low thread usage, the CPU is responsive enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

For users with a 1080p monitor, the High preset at 80.7 FPS is the best choice. It provides a significant visual improvement over Medium while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above 60 FPS. Ultra at 73.7 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize image quality and can tolerate slight frame rate dips. Low at 130.6 FPS is recommended for competitive scenarios where frame rate is paramount.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 60.1 FPS is the ideal balance. It delivers a smooth experience and excellent visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 71 FPS is a good alternative for those who want a slight FPS buffer. Ultra at 51.7 FPS is less desirable, as the frame rate drops below the 60 FPS threshold. Low at 97.1 FPS is useful for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, but the visual quality will be noticeably reduced.

For 4K, the data strongly suggests using the Low preset, which averages 65.3 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that provides a consistently playable experience. Medium at 50.1 FPS is tolerable for slower-paced games, but High and Ultra at 40.8 and 37.8 FPS respectively are too low for a smooth experience. The performance difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 15.2 FPS, which is significant, but the visual gain may not be worth the frame rate loss. The best overall experience for this hardware is to play at 1440p with High settings, as it provides a high-quality image and maintains a solid 60 FPS.