Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a strong, high-refresh-rate experience in Control, with the data showing that the Ultra preset is the most demanding option but still very playable at 1440p. For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the Medium preset is the sweet spot, offering a significant performance headroom over High while maintaining a smooth experience across all tested resolutions. This combination ranks in the 82nd percentile of all tested combos for this game, placing it well above the median performer.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo handles Control's four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset hits an average of 213.5 FPS, which is an excellent foundation for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium drops to 150.7 FPS, still a very high number, while High delivers 138.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, pulls the average down to 117.1 FPS at 1080p. While this is still playable, the performance cost of moving from High to Ultra is steep.

Moving to 2560x1440, the trend continues. Low yields 159.8 FPS, Medium drops to 116.6 FPS, and High is close behind at 100.9 FPS. Ultra falls to 88.2 FPS. At this resolution, the Medium preset emerges as the recommended choice for most users, as it provides a frame rate that is nearly 16% higher than High while presumably retaining most of the visual enhancements. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with an average of 88.2 FPS, is still viable for gamers with 144Hz monitors, but the headroom is thinner. At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more demanding. Low produces 109.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 77.5 FPS, High to 70.2 FPS, and Ultra falls below 60 FPS to 59.1 FPS. For 4K, the Medium preset is the only setting that offers a clear margin above 60 FPS, making it the practical choice for a consistent experience. The data shows that the Ultra preset is the most taxing, and the High preset offers little benefit over Medium in terms of frame rate at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Control, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER holds a combo rank of 282 out of 1636 total combos. This placement puts it in the top 17% of all systems tested, which is a strong result for a mid-range to high-end configuration. The rank reflects the synergy between the CPU and GPU, showing that the processor is capable of feeding the graphics card enough data to achieve a high overall performance tier in this action-adventure title.

The CPU's individual standing further supports this. The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20680 and sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, which has an average score of 20740 (a delta of -0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-10700 at 20746 (also -0.3%). This indicates that the 5600X is essentially performance-equivalent to these chips in general compute tasks, with the differences being within a rounding error. The GPU is similarly well-positioned, with the RTX 4070 SUPER achieving an average benchmark score of 42576 and placing in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000 with a score of 42653 (a delta of -0.2%), again showing near-parity. The data confirms that this combo is built on two components that are each strong performers in their respective categories, and their pairing results in a top-tier ranking for Control.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of the frame rates in Control, and its specifications align well with the performance measured. The card features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for the textures and effects in Control at the tested resolutions, as the performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p is consistent and smooth. The GPU's core is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. This high clock speed contributes to the raw compute power, which is rated at 35.48 TFLOPS for FP32 operations.

The GPU's overall performance is reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 29995, which places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in performance are the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (score 42653) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (score 42723), though these are average benchmark scores across a suite, not game-specific. In the context of Control, the 12 GB of VRAM is a key asset. As settings increase from Low to Ultra, the demand on memory and memory bandwidth likely rises, which can be seen in the FPS drops. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K with Ultra settings, where the average FPS falls to 59.1, indicating that the card is fully utilized and reaching its performance ceiling. The card's dual-slot design and 220 W TDP are reasonable for its performance class, making it a practical fit for most systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a predictable pattern of scaling with resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings, with the Low preset hitting 213.5 FPS and Medium at 150.7 FPS. High and Ultra follow at 138.3 FPS and 117.1 FPS, respectively. The jump from Low to Medium is substantial, but the drop from High to Ultra is the most significant, suggesting that Ultra's visual effects are particularly demanding.

At 2560x1440, the results are as follows: Low averages 159.8 FPS, Medium 116.6 FPS, High 100.9 FPS, and Ultra 88.2 FPS. This represents a more balanced scaling, with each step down in settings providing a meaningful FPS increase. The 1440p results are excellent for high-refresh-rate gaming, with even the Ultra preset staying above 88 FPS. For 3840x2160, the data shows a more GPU-limited scenario. Low produces an average of 109.2 FPS, which is still high, but Medium drops to 77.5 FPS, High to 70.2 FPS, and Ultra to 59.1 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one below 60 FPS, indicating that this is the point where the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance is no longer sufficient for a flawless 60 FPS lock. The overall picture is one of a highly capable system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, and remains very serviceable at 4K with adjusted settings.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals the nature of the system's bottleneck. At the High preset, the average FPS goes from 138.3 at 1080p to 100.9 at 1440p, and finally to 70.2 at 4K. This represents a reduction of approximately 27% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 30% drop from 1440p to 4K. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the GPU must do the vast majority of the extra work.

The Low preset shows a similar trend, with FPS dropping from 213.5 at 1080p to 109.2 at 4K, a reduction of nearly 49%. This dramatic drop at lower settings highlights that even when the CPU is not heavily taxed, the GPU's raw throughput is what dictates the final frame rate at high resolutions. The scaling is not linear, which is expected, but it is consistent. The fact that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER is well-matched to the Ryzen 5 5600X, as the CPU is not holding back performance at any resolution. The system's performance is therefore a direct reflection of the GPU's capabilities, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting to use for a 1440p 144Hz monitor?

A: Based on the data, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 116.6 FPS, which is well-suited for a 144Hz display. The High preset offers 100.9 FPS, which is also viable, but Medium provides a more comfortable margin to maintain a high refresh rate.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160 on the Low preset, the system averages 109.2 FPS. For a more visually detailed experience, the Medium preset averages 77.5 FPS, which is above 60 FPS. However, the Ultra preset falls to 59.1 FPS, so it cannot maintain a locked 60 FPS at maximum settings.

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

A: This specific configuration has a combo rank of 282 out of 1636 total combos tested for Control. This places it in the top 17% of all systems, indicating it is a high-performing setup for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main performance driver in this game?

A: The GPU is the primary driver, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows a significant FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU has a strong benchmark score in the 78th percentile, but the frame rates scale with GPU load.

Q: What are the key specifications of the GPU that influence the results?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. It has a boost clock of 2475 MHz and is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm process.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20680. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, scores 20740, which is a delta of -0.3%. This indicates they perform virtually identically in synthetic benchmarks.