Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination in Control shows a clear pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and preset level, with the system remaining comfortably playable at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, while 4K requires a significant compromise.

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are as follows: Low settings produce 82.8 FPS, Medium drops to 57.6 FPS, High falls to 49.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 43.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is substantial, a 39.2 FPS difference that represents a 47% reduction in frame rate when maxing out the visual features. The jump from Low to Medium is particularly steep, losing 25.2 FPS, which suggests that the medium preset activates several GPU-intensive effects that heavily tax the RTX 3070 at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset ladder shows much healthier numbers. Low settings deliver 120.6 FPS, Medium reaches 85.8 FPS, High hits 76.3 FPS, and Ultra maintains 67 FPS. Even the most demanding preset stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the spread from Low to Ultra is 53.6 FPS. The scaling from Medium to High here is milder than at 4K, losing only 9.5 FPS, indicating that the resolution reduction relieves enough pressure to keep the higher presets more viable.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest results. Low settings achieve 148.2 FPS, Medium reaches 115.4 FPS, High delivers 103.3 FPS, and Ultra remains at 86.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 61.3 FPS, but every setting clears the playable threshold by a wide margin. The step from Low to Medium costs 32.8 FPS, which is the largest single-preset drop in the entire dataset, while the High to Ultra transition costs only 16.4 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings climb.

Min and max FPS values were not recorded for any configuration, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The data indicates that this combo is strongest at 1080p, where even Ultra settings leave significant headroom above the 60 FPS baseline, and at 1440p, where Ultra barely clears the threshold with 67 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU and GPU each have close comparables that would likely produce similar frame rates in Control.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, the closest match is the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 21440 in the average benchmark, a delta of only 0.2% from the Ryzen's 21484. This means the Intel chip is essentially identical in overall processing power. The Intel Core i9-11900H sits 0.5% higher at 21367, while the AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% ahead at 21223. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% behind at 21635. In practical terms, any of these CPUs paired with an RTX 3070 would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Control, since the game's performance at higher resolutions is largely GPU-bound.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, the nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with an average score of 17083, just 0.7% below the RTX 3070's 17208. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 sits at 17037 (1.0% behind), and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M is at 17019 (1.1% behind). The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% ahead at 17468. The RX 7600 XT is the most relevant alternative for gaming purposes, and its near-identical score suggests that swapping the RTX 3070 for that card would change Control's frame rates by only a few percent. The other rivals are older or specialized hardware, but their benchmark proximity means the measured FPS would be comparable in aggregate terms.

When combining these alternatives, a system with a Ryzen 5 2600 and an RX 7600 XT would likely land within a couple of frames of the numbers recorded here, particularly at 1440p and 4K where the GPU dominates. At 1080p Low settings, the CPU becomes more relevant, and the Ryzen's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs means it is competent but not exceptional for high-refresh scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database defines playable as maintaining an average of at least 60 FPS. Based on the recorded measurements, the optimal preset for each resolution is the most demanding one that still meets that threshold.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings qualify as playable, delivering 82.8 FPS. Medium falls short at 57.6 FPS, just under the 60 FPS line, and High and Ultra are further behind at 49.6 and 43.6 respectively. Therefore, the best setting at 4K is Low, and even that preset leaves only 22.8 FPS of headroom above the threshold. Players who prioritize visual fidelity at this resolution would need to accept a sub-60 experience or rely on upscaling techniques, though that is outside the scope of the measured data.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Low runs at 120.6 FPS, Medium at 85.8, High at 76.3, and Ultra at 67. Since Ultra exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, it is the best setting for this resolution. The 7 FPS margin above the threshold is modest, but the frame rate is stable enough per the average measurement to qualify. Users who want additional headroom could drop to High and gain 9.3 FPS, but the data supports Ultra as the recommended choice.

At 1920x1080, every preset is comfortably playable, with Low at 148.2, Medium at 115.4, High at 103.3, and Ultra at 86.9. Ultra is the clear best setting, delivering 26.9 FPS above the playable threshold. This leaves ample room for frame time spikes or demanding in-game sequences without dropping below 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with High settings?

A: No. The measured average at 3840x2160 with High settings is 49.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 4K reach a playable average of 82.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 67 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest preset that remains playable, so it is the recommended choice for that resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when switching from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the average drops from 148.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 82.8 FPS at 3840x2160, a loss of 65.4 FPS. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 86.9 FPS to 43.6 FPS, a loss of 43.3 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 the limiting factor at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, even the lowest preset only reaches 82.8 FPS, while at 1080p Low, the system hits 148.2 FPS. The GPU's workload increases dramatically with resolution, and the CPU has enough headroom to support higher frame rates if the GPU could deliver them.

Q: Are there any settings at 4K that exceed 60 FPS?

A: Only Low settings at 3840x2160 exceed the threshold, with an average of 82.8 FPS. Medium falls just below at 57.6 FPS, and High and Ultra are lower still.

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

A: The combination ranks 1606 out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This reflects a system that is capable at mainstream resolutions but not at the top tier for 4K ultra gaming.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 2600 and the RTX 3070 across resolutions. The GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p with lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are heavily constrained by the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra is 39.2 FPS, and even the best preset only reaches 82.8 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 3070 is working near its limits, as the Ryzen 5 2600 has ample compute headroom to feed frames faster if the GPU could render them. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs supports this interpretation: it is a capable processor, but it is not the bottleneck here.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The RTX 3070 still leads the workload, but the CPU's role grows. The scaling from Low to Ultra is 53.6 FPS, and the fact that Ultra stays above 60 FPS shows that the GPU can still handle the load. The Ryzen 5 2600's 12 threads and 16 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to keep up with the frame rates being produced, as evidenced by the relatively smooth progression of FPS across presets.

At 1920x1080, the CPU matters most. Low settings produce 148.2 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate that the Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread performance, measured at 2239 in Passmark, becomes a potential constraint. The drop from Low to Medium costs 32.8 FPS, more than at any other resolution, suggesting that the CPU is working harder to process the additional draw calls and physics at lower GPU loads. However, even at Ultra, the system maintains 86.9 FPS, so the CPU is not a severe limitation.

The resolution scaling tells the story: moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra costs 19.9 FPS, and moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra costs 23.4 FPS. These are consistent GPU-driven losses. At Low settings, the 1080p to 1440p drop is 27.6 FPS, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 37.8 FPS, which is a larger absolute loss, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint at high resolutions with light presets.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for Control, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 holds position 1606 out of 3720 tested combinations. This places the combo in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 57% of the combinations in the database while being outperformed by the remaining 43%.

This ranking reflects the asymmetric nature of the pairing. The RTX 3070 is a strong GPU, sitting at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 2600 is at the 75th percentile among CPUs. The combo's overall rank is lower than either component's individual percentile, which indicates that the system is not fully balanced for Control's demands. The GPU is the stronger component, but the CPU's mid-range standing prevents the combo from reaching the upper echelons of the ranking.

At 1080p, where CPU performance matters more, the combo's rank would likely be lower relative to systems with newer, faster processors. At 4K, where the GPU dominates, the rank improves because the RTX 3070's capabilities are the primary driver. The measured FPS at 4K Low (82.8) and 1440p Ultra (67) are respectable for the GPU class, but the CPU's single-thread score of 2239 in Passmark is modest compared to modern flagship processors, which limits performance in CPU-bound scenarios.

Overall, this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming with high or ultra settings, and it can handle 1080p with ease. For 4K, it requires a low preset to maintain playability. The rank of 1606 out of 3720 reflects a system that is solidly mid-pack: capable for mainstream gaming, but not a top-tier performer for Control at maximum settings across all resolutions.