Control

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER presents a balanced mid-range combination for playing Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The recorded benchmark data shows this combo handling the game across multiple resolutions, with clear scaling patterns between settings levels. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen-based processor, and the GPU, a Turing architecture card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, produce a range of frame rates from 39 FPS at 4K Ultra to 130.4 FPS at 1080p Low. The analysis below interprets these measurements to determine the optimal experience and hardware roles.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 at the 75th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21484. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are closely matched, with score deltas under 2%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, which is 0.2% lower, indicating near-identical average performance. The Intel Core i9-11900H sits at 21367, a 0.5% deficit, while the AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, trailing by 1.2%. On the higher side, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER achieves 21635, outperforming the Ryzen 5 2600 by 0.7%. These results suggest that in CPU-bound scenarios, users with any of these processors would see very similar frame pacing, though the Ryzen 5 2600's 12 threads provide a specific advantage in multitasking environments.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER holds the 65th percentile among all tested graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals are all within 1.5% of this score. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, which is 1% higher, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile achieves 20534, a 1.2% advantage. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (1.3% higher), and the Intel Arc A750 reaches 20582 (1.5% higher). These deltas imply that swapping the RTX 2070 SUPER for any of these alternatives would yield almost indistinguishable frame rates in Control at the same settings. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, however, offer features that these rivals may not fully match in ray-traced workloads, though the game's measured data here does not include RT-specific presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the CPU has more headroom relative to the GPU. The average FPS at Low settings is 130.4, which is 2.2 times higher than the 59.8 FPS recorded at 2560x1440 High. This large jump suggests that at 1080p, the GPU is not fully saturated, and the CPU's 6 cores are sufficient to feed frames. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset shows a dramatic drop. For High settings, FPS goes from 84.4 at 1080p to 59.8 at 1440p, a 29% reduction. This indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, since the CPU workload per frame stays roughly constant while the GPU must render more pixels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role dominates even more. The average FPS at 4K High is 43.2, compared to 59.8 at 1440p High. This 28% decrease aligns closely with the pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K (about 2.25 times more pixels), confirming that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor. The CPU, with its 46.9 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR4 support, does not appear to constrain performance at any resolution. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread score of 2239 in Passmark is sufficient to keep up, as even at 1080p Low where the CPU has the least work, the frame rate remains above 130 FPS without any min FPS data suggesting stutter. The GPU's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 2560 shading units handle the rendering load, with the gap between Low and Ultra settings growing as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which records an average of 66.1 FPS. Medium drops below the threshold at 47.4 FPS, and High falls to 43.2 FPS, making Low the only playable option at 4K. At 2560x1440, Medium becomes the best setting with an average of 68.5 FPS, staying above 60 FPS. High at 59.8 FPS just misses the mark, so Medium is the recommended choice for smooth gameplay. For 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS, but Ultra is the most demanding playable option, averaging 71.2 FPS. This means users can enable the highest visual quality at 1080p without sacrificing smoothness.

These choices reflect the GPU's scaling: at 1080p, the RTX 2070 SUPER has enough headroom to handle Ultra, but at 1440p the extra pixels push High below 60 FPS, and at 4K only the lowest preset remains viable. The verdict data aligns with these measurements, listing Low as the only playable setting at 4K, Medium at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS at all preset levels, with Ultra delivering 71.2 FPS on average. This is the sweet spot for this combo, offering full visual fidelity with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable but requires dropping to Medium for a 68.5 FPS average; High falls just short at 59.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve 60+ FPS, with a 66.1 FPS average, and any higher preset dips below the threshold. The data indicates that 1080p Ultra is the best overall experience, while 1440p and 4K require compromises. The CPU's performance is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as the GPU consistently becomes the bottleneck at higher pixel counts. For users with a 1440p monitor, Medium settings provide a smooth experience, but those seeking higher quality should target 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings each, with average FPS values (no min or max measurements are available in the database). At 1920x1080, Low settings produce the highest average at 130.4 FPS, followed by Medium at 95.5 FPS, High at 84.4 FPS, and Ultra at 71.2 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 59.2 FPS, showing significant GPU scaling. At 2560x1440, Low averages 97 FPS, Medium 68.5 FPS, High 59.8 FPS, and Ultra 56.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 40.9 FPS, which is less pronounced than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is nearing its limits. At 3840x2160, Low averages 66.1 FPS, Medium 47.4 FPS, High 43.2 FPS, and Ultra 39 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 27.1 FPS, the smallest gap, confirming that at 4K the GPU is fully saturated and even Low settings push it hard.

The pattern shows that lowering resolution from 4K to 1080p at the same preset yields substantial gains: for Low, FPS increases from 66.1 to 130.4 (97% improvement); for Medium, from 47.4 to 95.5 (101% improvement); for High, from 43.2 to 84.4 (95% improvement); and for Ultra, from 39 to 71.2 (82% improvement). This consistency suggests that the RTX 2070 SUPER scales predictably with pixel count, with no unexpected bottlenecks.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Control, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2137 out of 3720 total combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is expected given the RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile GPU score and the Ryzen 5 2600's 75th percentile CPU score. The rank reflects that while this combo handles 1080p and 1440p well, it falls short at 4K, where many higher-tier GPUs would achieve better results. The combo outperforms systems with weaker GPUs but lags behind those with RTX 3080-class or newer cards. The ranking also indicates that for Control specifically, the GPU matters more than the CPU, as the game's requirements are heavily GPU-bound at high resolutions. Users with this combo should prioritize GPU upgrades if they want to improve 4K performance, as the CPU is unlikely to be a limiting factor until frame rates exceed 130 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Control with this PC?

A: At 1920x1080, all presets run above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 71.2 FPS. This is the only resolution where the highest settings are playable, making 1080p the optimal choice for visual quality.

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 66.1 FPS. Medium drops to 47.4 FPS, High to 43.2 FPS, and Ultra to 39 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 scores 21484 on average, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V 0.2% lower and the Intel Core i9-11900H 0.5% lower. The AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% lower, while the Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% higher.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for Control at 1440p?

A: The GPU is more important. At 1440p, High settings average 59.8 FPS, while Medium averages 68.5 FPS, showing that the GPU's rendering load is the limiting factor. The CPU's performance is sufficient, as 1080p Low reaches 130.4 FPS.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The recorded average is 95.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience with moderate visual enhancements.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Control?

A: It ranks 2137 out of 3720 combos, placing it in the lower half. This reflects its ability to handle 1080p and 1440p well, but its limitations at 4K where only Low settings are playable.