Control

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The chip features a 5 nm process node from TSMC and includes a total of 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. Cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel operation, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The CPU also supports ECC memory and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7600 demonstrates strong single-threaded performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852. Multi-threaded results are equally solid: Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 12735, while Geekbench multi-core scores 13413. The CPU's aggregate benchmark score is 26324, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs tracked. Its nearest rivals in average score include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274, deltaPct 0.2), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402, deltaPct -0.3), the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212, deltaPct 0.4), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, deltaPct 0.5). This places the Ryzen 5 7600 essentially on par with those parts, within a half-percent margin.

For Control, an action-adventure title from 2019, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient for the game's threading model, which rarely scales beyond a handful of cores. The high boost clock of 5.10 GHz is particularly relevant: Control's frame pacing in CPU-bound scenes benefits from high single-thread throughput, and the Ryzen 5 7600's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852 indicates strong per-thread capability. The 32 MB L3 cache also helps maintain data locality for the game's streaming geometry. Benchmark results show that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 232 FPS, suggesting the CPU can comfortably push frame rates well beyond display refresh rates in this title. The data indicates no CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions; rather, the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution and settings increase.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a GeForce 50-series card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. The chip, designated GB203, contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die with a transistor density of 120.6 million per mm². Clock speeds are set at a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2452 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s. The shader configuration includes 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, 96 raster output units, 70 ray tracing cores, and 280 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 235.4 GPixel/s, texture rate is 686.6 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute reaches 43.94 TFLOPS.

Synthetic benchmarks for the RTX 5070 Ti show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 225122, and a PassMark G3D score of 32974. The aggregate GPU benchmark score is 49957, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001, deltaPct -0.1), the Intel Arc A550M (49737, deltaPct 0.4), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50951, deltaPct -2), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48477, deltaPct 3.1). The RTX 5070 Ti sits within a narrow band of these cards, with the RX 6900 XT being 2% faster in aggregate score and the RX 6800 XT being 3.1% slower.

For Control, the GPU's role is dominant across most tested configurations. The 16 GB VRAM is more than adequate for the game's textures, even at 4K Ultra settings, where the combo averages 65 FPS. The high memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s supports the game's heavy use of alpha effects and particle systems. The boost clock of 2452 MHz provides the raw throughput needed for the game's physics-driven environments. At 1080p Low, the GPU delivers 232 FPS, but this is still higher than what the CPU alone could achieve, indicating the GPU remains engaged even at lower settings. The RTX 5070 Ti's ray tracing cores, though not directly benchmarked in this data, are present with 70 RT cores; however, the measured FPS values in this pack do not include ray tracing-specific tests, so their impact on Control remains unquantified here.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 389th out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 10.5% of all configurations tracked in the database. This percentile placement indicates a high-performing pairing that should handle the game with ease at most settings. The rank reflects the synergy between a strong mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU, though the GPU clearly carries most of the workload in this title.

The combo's position in the ranking is notable because the RTX 5070 Ti's aggregate score (49957) places it above its nearest rivals in the GPU percentile comparison, while the Ryzen 5 7600's CPU score (26324) is statistically tied with its nearest competitors. This suggests that the ranking is primarily driven by GPU performance. The data shows that the combo's rank is not limited by the CPU, as the 6-core processor's scores are comparable to parts like the Ryzen 9 6900HX and Core i9-11900KF. Instead, the GPU's 16 GB VRAM and high bandwidth allow it to sustain high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The rank of 389 out of 3720 also implies that a significant number of combos with faster GPUs or more optimized CPU pairings exist, but for the vast majority of systems, this combination would be considered high-end.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1080p, the combo delivers 232 FPS on Low, 165 FPS on Medium (with min/max of 140/190), 146 FPS on High, and 127 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, frame rates decline to 176 FPS on Low, 125 FPS on Medium (min/max 106/143), 111 FPS on High, and 96 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the results are 119 FPS on Low, 84 FPS on Medium (min/max 72/97), 75 FPS on High, and 65 FPS on Ultra.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: Low settings always yield the highest frame rates, with a significant drop when moving to Medium, followed by smaller incremental decreases at High and Ultra. At 1080p, the gap between Low (232 FPS) and Ultra (127 FPS) is 105 FPS, representing a 45% reduction. At 1440p, the same comparison shows a drop from 176 to 96 FPS, a 45% reduction as well. At 4K, the decrease from 119 to 65 FPS is also approximately 45%. This consistency suggests that the settings presets scale uniformly regardless of resolution, which is typical for games where the same rendering features are toggled.

The Medium preset provides the only measured frame time data, with min/max values that reveal frame pacing. At 1080p, the range is 140-190 FPS around an average of 165, indicating a 50 FPS spread. At 1440p, the range tightens to 106-143 around an average of 125, a 37 FPS spread. At 4K, the spread narrows further to 72-97 around an average of 84, a 25 FPS spread. This narrowing at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently loaded, reducing frame time variance.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling in this data follows a predictable pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by 24% on Low (232 to 176), 24% on Medium (165 to 125), 24% on High (146 to 111), and 24% on Ultra (127 to 96). From 1440p to 4K, the drops are 32% on Low (176 to 119), 33% on Medium (125 to 84), 32% on High (111 to 75), and 32% on Ultra (96 to 65). The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the limiting component scales uniformly with pixel count.

The fact that the drop from 1440p to 4K (approximately 32%) is larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p (approximately 24%) suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the drops would be smaller at higher resolutions because the GPU would be waiting for the CPU less often. Instead, the increasing percentage drop points to the RTX 5070 Ti's rendering throughput being saturated as pixel count grows. At 1080p, the combo can exceed 200 FPS on Low settings, which is likely beyond what the CPU can consistently feed; however, the data indicates that even at 1080p, the GPU is still the main constraint, as evidenced by the large absolute frame rates. The 16 GB VRAM does not appear to be a limiting factor, as the game's memory usage at 4K Ultra is presumably well within that capacity, given the 65 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends on the target frame rate and resolution. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, with even Ultra averaging 127 FPS. The Medium preset offers a balanced experience at 165 FPS with a min of 140, ensuring smooth frame pacing. For players seeking maximum frame rates at 1080p, Low at 232 FPS is the choice, but the step to Medium (165 FPS) is substantial and likely worth the visual improvement.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 111 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 96 FPS remains playable, though the drop from High to Ultra (15 FPS) may not justify the visual gain for competitive play. Medium at 125 FPS with a min of 106 provides a strong balance, while Low at 176 FPS is excessive for most displays. The data suggests that at 1440p, High is the sweet spot: it offers a 15 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining a margin above 100 FPS.

At 4K, the situation changes. Low averages 119 FPS, which is smooth, but Medium at 84 FPS (min 72) is the lowest preset that maintains a playable experience. High at 75 FPS is still above 60, but Ultra at 65 FPS dips close to the minimum threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K provides the best balance, with a min of 72 FPS ensuring no significant frame drops below 60. For players who prioritize visual fidelity, Ultra at 65 FPS is acceptable, but the data indicates that Medium is the recommended preset for a consistently smooth 4K experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank in Control?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 389th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 10.5% of all configurations.

Q: Which resolution and settings produce the highest average FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 232 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest tested average is 65 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324, which is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402), Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187).

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops from 1440p to 4K by approximately 32% across all settings, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 24%, suggesting the RTX 5070 Ti's rendering throughput is the bottleneck.

Q: What are the frame time ranges at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average is 165 FPS with min/max of 140/190. At 1440p Medium, the average is 125 FPS with min/max of 106/143. At 4K Medium, the average is 84 FPS with min/max of 72/97.

Q: How does the GPU's aggregate score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (50001, deltaPct -0.1), Intel Arc A550M (49737, deltaPct 0.4), AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (50951, deltaPct -2), and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (48477, deltaPct 3.1).