Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a compelling 1440p and high-refresh-rate 1080p experience in Control, with the data showing a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. The measured frame rates indicate that this combination is exceptionally strong at 1080p, where the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads can keep up with the GPU’s output, but the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at 4K. The benchmark results place this combo in the top tier of tested systems, ranking 172nd out of 1636 combinations, which puts it in the 89th percentile of all tested hardware pairings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 145.2 FPS, which drops to 110.2 FPS at 1440p and then falls further to 75.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 48% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

The Low settings data further illustrates this trend. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 225.7 FPS, which is a substantial 55% increase over High settings at the same resolution. This suggests that even at Low settings, the CPU is not fully saturated, as the frame rate scales nearly linearly with GPU load reduction. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 114, which is actually higher than the 4K High result of 75.5 FPS, confirming that the GPU’s rendering workload is the dominant factor at 4K.

The most telling indicator of the bottleneck shift is the gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 101.1 FPS (225.7 down to 124.6), while at 4K the spread narrows to 47.4 FPS (114 down to 66.6). This compression at 4K shows that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor, as raising settings has a proportionally smaller impact on frame rate when the GPU is already saturated. For 1440p gaming, the data suggests this is the sweet spot, with High settings delivering 110.2 FPS and Ultra still maintaining a playable 94.7 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High settings provides the best balance, delivering 110.2 FPS average. At 4K, the system still achieves 75.5 FPS on High, which is playable, but the 1440p results show significantly more headroom for maintaining high frame rates.

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

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 225.7 FPS, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600X with its 6 cores and 12 threads, boosting up to 4.60 GHz, is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. The 3DMark single-thread score of 917 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622 demonstrate strong per-core performance that supports high frame rates.

*Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER capable of 4K gaming in Control?*

A: Yes, the data shows 4K Ultra delivers 66.6 FPS average and 4K High delivers 75.5 FPS. While these are above 60 FPS, they are notably lower than the 1440p results, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 1440p produce 125.5 FPS, while Ultra produces 94.7 FPS. This 30.8 FPS difference shows that Ultra settings carry a significant performance penalty, but both remain above 90 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 172nd out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the top 11% of all systems. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 20680 puts it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 48704 places it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the 225.7 FPS result indicates the CPU can handle high frame rates, and the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K follows a pattern consistent with GPU limitation.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. In Control, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where the measured frame rates reach 225.7 FPS on Low settings. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU’s single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 917 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622, is sufficient to drive the GPU to its limits at lower resolutions.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities, shown in the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18578 and the 3DMark max-threads score of 5588, provide headroom for the game’s physics and AI calculations. Control is known for its physics-heavy combat and destructible environments, which benefit from the 12 threads available. The benchmark data shows that at 1080p High, the system achieves 145.2 FPS, which is 35% lower than the Low setting result, indicating that the CPU is not the bottleneck even with increased rendering workload.

The Ryzen 5 5600X’s 32 MB of L3 cache helps with game data access, and its DDR4 memory support with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s ensures adequate data throughput. The CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals shows it is well-matched to its class: it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT by 0.3% and the Intel Core i7-10700 by 0.3%, while leading the Intel Xeon 6325P by 0.7% in average benchmark scores. This consistency suggests that the 5600X does not introduce any unusual variability in Control performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 172nd out of 1636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 10.5% of all tested systems. This ranking is impressive given that the CPU is a mid-range 2020 processor, while the GPU is a high-end 2024 model. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 86th among all GPUs, combined with the CPU’s 78th percentile ranking, suggests that the system performs better than the sum of its parts in this game.

The combo’s performance is particularly strong at 1440p, where the measured frame rates align with what high-refresh-rate monitors require. At 1440p High, the 110.2 FPS result is 46% higher than the 4K High result, indicating that this resolution is where the system’s balance is optimal. The ranking data does not break down performance by resolution, but the measured FPS values suggest that this combo would rank higher at 1440p than at 4K.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores include the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, which scores 0.7% higher, and the RTX A2000, which scores 1.6% lower. These comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks, but the Control results show that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for this game’s textures and effects. The CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Core i7-10700, are within 0.3% of its average score, indicating that the 5600X is a well-balanced choice for this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Control experience with this hardware. For 4K gaming, High settings at 75.5 FPS offers the best compromise between visual quality and smoothness, as Ultra drops to 66.6 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Medium at 82.2 FPS is also viable, but High provides a noticeable visual upgrade for a modest 6.7 FPS cost.

At 1440p, the recommended settings depend on the refresh rate of the display. For 144Hz monitors, High settings at 110.2 FPS or Medium at 125.5 FPS are ideal choices, as both exceed the refresh rate threshold. Ultra at 94.7 FPS is also viable for 100Hz displays and provides the best visual fidelity. For 1440p Low, the 172.3 FPS result shows the system’s capability, but the visual trade-off is significant.

At 1080p, the system has substantial headroom, with High settings at 145.2 FPS and Ultra at 124.6 FPS both suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. For competitive play, Low settings at 225.7 FPS maximizes frame rate, but the visual quality suffers. The data suggests that 1080p High is the best balance for most users, as it provides a 20.6 FPS advantage over Ultra while maintaining good visuals. Across all resolutions, High settings consistently offer the best balance of performance and visual quality, with the gap between High and Medium being smaller than the gap between High and Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured frame rate data for this combo in Control is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the system delivers:

• Low: 225.7 FPS average
• Medium: 163.1 FPS average
• High: 145.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 124.6 FPS average

At 2560x1440, the system delivers:

• Low: 172.3 FPS average
• Medium: 125.5 FPS average
• High: 110.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 94.7 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the system delivers:

• Low: 114 FPS average
• Medium: 82.2 FPS average
• High: 75.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 66.6 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern across all settings: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops proportionally, but the relative performance gap between settings narrows. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 101.1 FPS, while at 4K, this gap narrows to 47.4 FPS. This indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while at 1080p, the CPU’s performance allows the GPU to stretch its legs. The 1440p results show the most balanced scaling, with each settings tier providing a meaningful and predictable performance step.