Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a solid, if not spectacular, experience in Control. This combo ranks in the 990th position out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. It is a pairing that can handle the game’s demanding environments, but it requires careful settings management to maintain smooth framerates, especially at higher resolutions. The data indicates a system that is balanced at 1080p but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs, with the 8-core, 16-thread CPU providing ample headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G and the RTX 2070 SUPER secures a rank of 990 out of 1636 tested combos in Control. This places it in the 60th percentile of all systems, a respectable standing that reflects a capable 1440p gaming machine. The CPU itself is a strong performer, scoring in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25626. It sits just ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H by 0.5% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U by 0.6%, while being nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (0.3% slower).

The GPU, while older, is still relevant. Its average benchmark score of 22206 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. It trades blows closely with the NVIDIA RTX A400 (0.5% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (2.5% slower). The combined rank suggests that while neither component is at the top of its class, they work in concert to produce a playable experience in Control, with the primary bottleneck shifting from the CPU at lower resolutions to the GPU as the pixel count increases.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but only at playable framerates with lower settings. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 43.4, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Dropping to Low settings raises the average to 67.5 FPS, making it a smoother experience, while Ultra settings bring it down to 36.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware?

A: The sweet spot is 1440p. At this resolution, the combo achieves 60.7 FPS on High settings and 57 FPS on Ultra, providing a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. It can also handle 1080p very well, with frame rates exceeding 84 FPS on High settings.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 25626 is statistically tied with its nearest competitors. It is 0.4% faster than the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, but only 0.3% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, indicating a highly competitive performance tier.

Q: Is the RTX 2070 SUPER a significant bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data suggests it is not. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 129.9 FPS, and 84.5 FPS on High. The CPU's strong 16-thread performance allows the GPU to be utilized effectively, though at lower settings the frame rate ceiling shows the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What kind of performance uplift does the GPU offer over its direct rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 22206 is 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700's score of 21670. It is also 0.9% faster than the older NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z, but 2.3% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile.

*Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect the performance in Control?*

A: No. The system uses the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER for rendering. While the Ryzen 7 5700G includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, the benchmark data reflects the performance of the discrete GPU, which is vastly more powerful.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the workhorse for rendering Control, and its specifications directly influence the measured frame rates. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is adequate for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the frame rate drops at 4K Ultra suggest that the 8 GB capacity, combined with the GPU's compute power, becomes a limiting factor. The GPU's boost clock of 1770 MHz and its 2560 shading units deliver a FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS, which is the raw compute power driving the game's physics and rendering.

The card's position in the market, as indicated by its 65th percentile ranking, shows it is a mid-range performer. Its benchmark score of 18169 in Passmark G3D places it in the same league as the NVIDIA RTX A400 (0.5% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (2.5% faster). While it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, the game's performance at 4K Ultra (36.5 FPS) demonstrates the GPU's architectural limits under heavy load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's capabilities across a matrix of settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. The average frame rates are:

• Low: 129.9 FPS
• High: 84.5 FPS
• Medium: 92.1 FPS
• Ultra: 70.3 FPS

This is a very playable range, with even Ultra settings maintaining a smooth 70+ FPS, well above the 60 FPS target for most displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the demands on the GPU increase significantly:

• Low: 98 FPS
• Medium: 70.7 FPS
• High: 60.7 FPS
• Ultra: 57 FPS

This resolution is the ideal target for this hardware. High settings just barely clear the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra is very close, offering a premium visual experience at a near-ideal frame rate.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the GPU is clearly overburdened:

• Low: 67.5 FPS
• Medium: 46.3 FPS
• High: 43.4 FPS
• Ultra: 36.5 FPS

Only the Low preset provides a consistently smooth experience at 4K. The performance drop from Medium to High (46.3 to 43.4 FPS) shows the cost of higher fidelity settings at this resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting component. At High settings, the framerate drops from 84.5 FPS at 1080p to 60.7 FPS at 1440p, a 28% reduction. The drop from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, falling to 43.4 FPS, a further 29% reduction. This pattern is typical of a system where the CPU has ample headroom; the 16-thread Ryzen 7 5700G is not the bottleneck at any resolution.

The data also shows that the performance gap between settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 59.6 FPS (129.9 vs 70.3). At 4K, that difference shrinks to 31 FPS (67.5 vs 36.5), but the relative cost of Ultra is higher, representing a 46% frame rate penalty. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU's raw pixel-pushing power is the deciding factor, and the impact of settings like shadows and reflections is magnified.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the optimal choice for this combo. The 60.7 FPS average is smooth and responsive for an action-adventure game, while the visual upgrade over Medium is noticeable. If a higher frame rate is preferred for competitive play, dropping to Medium yields 70.7 FPS, but the visual compromise is modest.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The 70.3 FPS average is well above the playable threshold, and this resolution allows the RTX 2070 SUPER to flex its muscle without the extreme demands of 4K. For players seeking maximum fluidity, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 129.9 FPS, but that sacrifices too much visual detail for most.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option for a consistently smooth experience, delivering 67.5 FPS. While the Medium preset is playable at 46.3 FPS, the frame rate dips will be noticeable in combat. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 36.5 FPS, is not recommended for a playable experience. Ultimately, the data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates with high visual settings.