Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust Control experience, with benchmark results showing a strong balance between CPU and GPU capabilities. This pairing ranks in the 388th position out of 1,636 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the top quarter of all configurations. The data indicates that this system is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining playable frame rates at 4K with adjusted settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 388 out of 1,636 tested combinations places it in the top 23.7% of all configurations evaluated for Control. This is a strong showing, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4070 pairing is well-matched for this title. The GPU sits at the 81st percentile against all GPUs, while the CPU holds the 78th percentile against all CPUs, suggesting that neither component is dramatically holding back the other in a way that would tank the overall ranking. The data shows that this combination outperforms the vast majority of systems, putting it in a position where users can expect a smooth experience across most settings. The ranking is particularly impressive given that the CPU, while capable, is not the newest generation, yet it still keeps pace well enough to allow the RTX 4070 to flex its muscle. This is a combo that clearly prioritizes gaming performance, and the benchmark results confirm that the partnership works effectively in Control's demanding environments.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration, and its specifications show why. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. For Control, a game with heavy texture streaming and particle effects, this memory capacity and bandwidth are more than sufficient at all tested resolutions. The GPU’s base clock is 1920 MHz, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, allowing it to handle the game’s physics and rendering loads effectively. The RTX 4070’s 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is a key indicator of its raw compute power, which translates directly into higher average FPS across the board. The GPU is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores, which, while not directly measured in the standard FPS rows, contribute to the card's overall capability in modern titles. The benchmark results show that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings, as the FPS drops are more pronounced when increasing graphical fidelity from Low to Ultra.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X provides the processing foundation for this combo, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz ensure that it can keep up with the GPU's demands, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU has more influence on frame rates. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache is a significant asset, helping to reduce latency and improve performance in game logic and physics calculations. In multi-threaded workloads, the CPU scores 18,578 in Cinebench R23, and in single-threaded tests it scores 2,622, indicating strong per-core performance that is critical for gaming. The data suggests that the 5600X is not a bottleneck in this system, as the FPS at 1080p Low (195.6 FPS) is exceptionally high, showing that the CPU can feed frames well beyond the GPU's typical capacity at that resolution. The CPU’s 65W TDP also indicates efficient operation, allowing the GPU to potentially boost higher without thermal constraints from the CPU cooler. The processor's 78th percentile ranking against all CPUs supports the notion that it is a capable partner for the RTX 4070 in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo reaches 195.6 FPS on Low settings, 136.4 FPS on Medium, 120.8 FPS on High, and 106 FPS on Ultra. This shows that even at the highest settings, the system easily exceeds 100 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS drops to 148.3 on Low, 104.6 on Medium, 92.8 on High, and 82.6 on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but still leaves the system in a very playable range, with all settings above 80 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system starts to feel the strain, with 98.7 FPS on Low, 68.9 FPS on Medium, 61.3 FPS on High, and 56.4 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Ultra setting is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, but it remains playable, while High and Medium settings offer a smooth experience. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, as the FPS differences between settings at each resolution are consistent, with Low settings always being the fastest and Ultra always being the slowest.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on High settings offers a strong balance, delivering 92.8 FPS, which is smooth and visually appealing. For maximum performance, 1920x1080 on Low settings hits 195.6 FPS, but the visual fidelity is reduced.

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

A: Yes, it can. At 3840x2160 on High settings, the system averages 61.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target. On Ultra, it drops to 56.4 FPS, which is still playable, but users may prefer High for a more stable experience.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X ensures that the GPU is not starved for data, as evidenced by the 195.6 FPS result at 1080p Low. This high frame rate indicates the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, making it a non-limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: What is the performance gap between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference between High (92.8 FPS) and Ultra (82.6 FPS) is 10.2 FPS. This is a relatively small drop for the increase in visual quality, making Ultra a viable option for users with 144Hz monitors.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 a better performer than the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56?

A: According to the average benchmark scores, the RTX 4070 scores 37,283, while the RX Vega 56 scores 37,507, showing the RX Vega 56 is 0.6% faster in synthetic tests. However, the measured FPS in this game may differ from these synthetic results.

Q: How does the RTX 4070's memory bandwidth impact 4K performance?

A: The 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth is sufficient for 4K, but the data shows a significant drop from 1440p to 4K. For example, at High settings, FPS drops from 92.8 to 61.3, indicating that the GPU's compute power, rather than memory bandwidth, is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience depends on the user's display and performance goals. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 120.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a significant visual improvement over Medium (136.4 FPS) with only a modest FPS loss. For 1440p displays, the High preset is again the sweet spot, delivering 92.8 FPS, which is smooth and visually rich. The Ultra preset at 82.6 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize image quality over a higher refresh rate. For 4K displays, the High preset is the best option, providing 61.3 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset dips to 56.4 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced games, but High offers a more consistent experience. The Low preset should be avoided at any resolution except for competitive play, as it sacrifices too much visual quality for the FPS gain.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals that the GPU is the primary limiting component in this system. At High settings, the FPS drops from 120.8 at 1080p to 92.8 at 1440p, a 23.2% decrease, and then to 61.3 at 4K, a further 33.9% decrease. This pattern is consistent across all settings, with the largest absolute drops occurring when moving from 1440p to 4K. For example, at Low settings, the FPS drops from 195.6 at 1080p to 148.3 at 1440p, and then to 98.7 at 4K. This indicates that the RTX 4070's compute resources are being fully utilized as resolution increases, with the CPU maintaining its ability to feed frames. The data suggests that users with 4K monitors should expect to lower settings to maintain 60 FPS, while 1440p and 1080p users have more headroom to enable higher quality presets. The scaling also shows that the system is not CPU-bound at any resolution, as the FPS drops are proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is a classic sign of a GPU-limited scenario.