Control

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 sits in a tightly packed performance cluster. Its average benchmark score of 21484 places it within 1.2% of several competing processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440, a 0.2% difference, making it the closest match in the database. The Intel Core i9-11900H trails by 0.5% with a score of 21367, while the AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% behind at 21223. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER is the only nearby rival that edges ahead, scoring 21635, a 0.7% advantage. In practical terms, a system owner swapping between these CPUs would see nearly identical frame rates in Control, as the processor is not the limiting factor at most settings.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 shows a similar story on the graphics side. Its average benchmark score of 21035 puts it within 1.6% of its nearest competitors. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 21153, a 0.6% advantage for the AMD part. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M is 1% ahead with 21237, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile leads by 1.6% with 21379. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is the only rival that falls behind, scoring 20713, a 1.6% deficit. These deltas are small enough that gameplay differences in Control would be imperceptible. The RTX 5050 holds the 66th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 5 2600 sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 run Control at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all four tested settings clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset averages 124 FPS, Medium averages 88 FPS, High averages 78 FPS, and Ultra averages 68 FPS.

Q: What is the best 1440p setting for this combo?

A: Medium is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, averaging 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 63 FPS. Medium drops to 45 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 35 FPS, none of which maintain 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested configurations?

A: The combination ranks 2296 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 75 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 57 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 38 FPS. Minimums were not recorded for the other settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5050 outperform its nearest rival by a meaningful margin?

A: No. The RTX 5050 scores 21035 on average, while the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20713, a 1.6% difference. The other three nearest rivals are all slightly ahead, by margins between 0.6% and 1.6%.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU pairing at 2296 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. That places the combo in the 38th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 62% of recorded configurations deliver higher frame rates in this game. The ranking reflects the balance between the Ryzen 5 2600, which sits at the 75th CPU percentile overall, and the RTX 5050, which sits at the 66th GPU percentile. The processor is comparatively stronger in the broader benchmark suite, but Control's demands lean heavily on the graphics card, and the RTX 5050's mid-pack standing pulls the combined result down.

The practical implication is that this system is not built for maximum settings at high resolutions. It is a capable 1080p machine with headroom at lower presets, and it can handle 1440p with moderate settings. At 4K, only the lowest preset remains viable. The rank of 2296 reflects this: the system clears the playable threshold at most common configurations, but it does not compete with high-end rigs in the database.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, every tested preset clears 60 FPS, including Ultra at 68 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium delivering 67 FPS average. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 63 FPS. The data shows a system that excels at 1080p, handles 1440p with compromises, and struggles at 4K beyond minimal settings.

For users targeting a locked 60 FPS experience, the safest choice is 1080p with any preset. At 1440p, Medium is the ceiling, and even that dips to 57 FPS at the minimum. At 4K, Low settings barely clear the threshold with a 63 FPS average, but the lack of recorded minimum FPS data means frame pacing at that setting is uncertain. The RTX 5050's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Control at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra preset at 35 FPS average shows the hardware's limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a wide spread across presets. Low settings produce an average of 124 FPS. Medium settings average 88 FPS, with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. High settings average 78 FPS. Ultra settings average 68 FPS. All four presets remain above the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even the minimum recorded value at Medium, 75 FPS, is well above it.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 94 FPS. Medium settings average 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. High settings average 59 FPS, just one frame below the threshold. Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 57 FPS means occasional dips below 60 FPS are possible, but the average remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 63 FPS, the only playable preset at this resolution. Medium settings average 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. High settings average 40 FPS. Ultra settings average 35 FPS. None of the higher presets come close to maintaining 60 FPS, and the gap between Low and Medium is a steep 18 FPS drop.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: the RTX 5050 has enough headroom for 1080p at any setting, moderate capability at 1440p, and limited 4K performance. The Ryzen 5 2600's six cores and twelve threads do not appear to bottleneck the GPU at any tested configuration, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution and preset changes.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra, with an average of 68 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 8 frames. Users can run Control at maximum quality at this resolution without concern.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is Medium, with an average of 67 FPS. High settings average 59 FPS, just below the threshold, so Medium is the highest preset that maintains playability. The minimum of 57 FPS at Medium means there will be occasional dips below 60 FPS, but the average remains comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Low, with an average of 63 FPS. Medium drops to 45 FPS on average and below 60 FPS at every measurement point except its maximum of 52 FPS. Low is the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K. Users targeting 4K must accept minimal quality settings to maintain playability.

The database records no recorded minimum FPS for High settings at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K, so the exact frame pacing at those presets is not available. Medium settings have complete data at all three resolutions, with minimums of 75, 57, and 38 FPS respectively at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K.