Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable experience in Control at 1080p and 1440p, according to the recorded data. The database shows that this combination can handle the game’s demanding physics and visual effects, but 4K remains out of reach for smooth gameplay. The measurements indicate a clear scaling pattern where resolution and preset choices dramatically impact the final frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the data shows no preset achieves the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest recorded average is 58.3 FPS at Low settings, which still falls short of the 60 FPS target. Consequently, the database lists no playable settings for this resolution, and the best settings field is null.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves significantly. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which delivers an average of 61.2 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for this resolution, as it balances visual fidelity with the necessary frame rate headroom.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 66.9 FPS. This allows users to enable the highest visual settings without sacrificing smooth gameplay, making it the optimal choice for this resolution.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best recorded average is 58.3 FPS on Low settings. The High, Medium, and Ultra presets average 40.7, 40.7, and 33.8 FPS respectively. None of these reach the 60 FPS playability threshold, so the verdict for 4K lists no playable settings.

Q: What is the highest preset playable at 1440p?

A: The database identifies Medium as the best playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 61.2. Low also clears the threshold at 91.5 FPS, but High (55.6 FPS) and Ultra (49.3 FPS) do not.

Q: Is 1080p Ultra settings a viable option for this combo?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 66.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The database confirms that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution, with averages ranging from 115.6 FPS down to 66.9 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21,484. This is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (21,440), 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900H (21,367), and 1.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 9454 (21,223). It trails the Intel Xeon D-1746TER by 0.7% (21,635).

Q: Where does the GPU rank relative to other graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER holds a percentile rank of 62 among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 18,093. It is 0.4% behind the RTX 3060 Mobile (18,159), 0.5% behind the Radeon Pro 5700 (18,189), 1.5% behind the Radeon RX 460 (18,373), and 1.6% behind the Arc A770M (18,383).

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Control?*

A: The combo ranks 2,586 out of 3,720 tested combinations in the database for this game. This places it in the lower third of tested systems, indicating that while it is playable at 1080p and 1440p, it is not a top-tier configuration for Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements provide a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS is 66.9 on Ultra, while Low peaks at 115.6 FPS. Medium and High sit between these extremes at 84.9 and 78.0 FPS respectively. This spread of 48.7 FPS between the lowest and highest presets shows a substantial performance cost for higher visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop predictably. Low remains the fastest at 91.5 FPS, followed by Medium at 61.2 FPS, High at 55.6 FPS, and Ultra at 49.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 42.2 FPS, and notably, the step from Medium to High costs 5.6 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs another 6.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance falls off sharply. Low averages 58.3 FPS, which is the only preset above 50 FPS. Medium and High both record 40.7 FPS, while Ultra drops to 33.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 24.5 FPS, indicating that 4K is highly demanding for this hardware. No min or max FPS values were recorded in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Control. At 1920x1080, the answer is a definitive yes. The database shows that all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 66.9 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. This means users can enjoy the game with maximum settings at standard Full HD resolution.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but with restrictions. The verdict lists Low and Medium as playable, with Medium being the best setting at 61.2 FPS. High and Ultra fall below the threshold, averaging 55.6 and 49.3 FPS respectively. For a smoother experience, users would need to stick with Medium or lower.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is negative. No settings are listed as playable because even Low averages only 58.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. The combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 2060 SUPER is not sufficient for 4K gaming in Control. Overall, this is a solid 1080p machine for the game, a capable 1440p machine with settings compromises, and unsuitable for 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded performance scaling reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are high across all presets, with Low hitting 115.6 FPS. The relatively small performance drop from Low to Ultra (48.7 FPS) suggests that the GPU is the primary limiter, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card at these lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by roughly 20 to 30 percent compared to 1080p for each preset. For example, High goes from 78.0 FPS at 1080p to 55.6 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 22.4 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed, but the CPU still keeps pace. The fact that Medium stays above 60 FPS while High drops below suggests a steep GPU workload curve.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The frame rates collapse to 58.3 FPS on Low and 33.8 FPS on Ultra, a range that shows the graphics card is overwhelmed by the pixel count. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the GPU cannot generate enough frames to require more processing power. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe, with High dropping from 55.6 to 40.7 FPS, a 14.9 FPS loss. This pattern confirms that for Control, the RTX 2060 SUPER is the critical component at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 2600 provides adequate support at 1080p and 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database’s ranking of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Control, this pairing places 2,586th out of 3,720 combinations. This position puts it in the 30th percentile of tested systems, meaning roughly 70 percent of tested configurations perform better. The rank reflects the hardware’s mid-range standing: the CPU sits in the 75th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 62nd percentile among all graphics cards.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 0.4% higher, and the Radeon Pro 5700, which scores 0.5% higher. Interestingly, the Radeon RX 460 and Arc A770M also score slightly higher, by 1.5% and 1.6% respectively, despite being different classes of hardware. For the CPU, the nearest rivals are clustered within a 1.2% range, with the Core Ultra 5 228V and Core i9-11900H being nearly identical in score. This tight grouping suggests that the Ryzen 5 2600 is competitively positioned for its generation, but the overall combo rank in Control is dragged down by the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions. For 1080p gaming, the rank is more than adequate, but for 4K, the hardware falls short of the playability bar.