Control

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a strong performance profile for Control, with benchmark data showing that the pairing is capable of exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at all tested resolutions, provided the correct settings are selected. The data indicates that the CPU holds a high percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU sits in the mid-range tier, making the interaction between resolution and graphics preset the primary determinant of playability.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest graphics preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or more at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset achieves an average of 77 FPS at 1920x1080, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding playable setting at this resolution.

Q: At 2560x1440, which settings are considered playable according to the data?

A: The playable settings at 2560x1440 include High, Low, and Medium presets. The High preset yields an average of 67 FPS, Medium produces 75 FPS, and Low reaches 106 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls short at 58 FPS average.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 struggle at 3840x2160 with higher presets?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160, only the Low preset remains playable with an average of 71 FPS. The Medium preset averages 51 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, which is nearly identical to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945, representing a negligible 0.2% difference.

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all GPUs, and what does that imply for game performance?

A: The RTX 4060 ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. This places it slightly above the median, which aligns with its measured ability to handle 1080p Ultra and 1440p High settings in Control, but it requires lower presets at 4K.

Q: Is there a significant performance gap between the Medium and Ultra presets at 1920x1080?

A: The data shows a 22 FPS difference, with Medium averaging 99 FPS and Ultra averaging 77 FPS. This represents a substantial 28% reduction in average frame rate when moving from Medium to Ultra at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and the RTX 4060 depending on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s high percentile rank (85th among all CPUs) appears to be the enabling factor for achieving high frame rates across all presets, as the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck at this lower resolution. The data supports this interpretation: even at the Ultra preset, the system maintains an average of 77 FPS, suggesting the RTX 4060 has enough headroom to feed the CPU’s demands without falling below playable levels.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to exert more influence, but the CPU still holds its ground. The High preset averages 67 FPS, which is only a 10 FPS drop from the 1080p High result, indicating that the RTX 4060 can handle the additional pixel load without catastrophic scaling losses. However, the Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 58 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold, which signals that the GPU is now the limiting factor for the most demanding settings. The Medium preset at 75 FPS shows that the system can recover playability by reducing the rendering load, a pattern that points to GPU-bound behavior at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s role becomes dominant. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus, combined with its mid-range compute capabilities, are insufficient for High and Ultra presets, which average 45 and 39 FPS respectively. The Medium preset only reaches 51 FPS, and only the Low preset maintains playability at 71 FPS. This dramatic scaling loss—from 77 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 39 FPS at 4K Ultra—highlights that the CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant at 4K, as the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count. The data suggests that for this game, the CPU matters most at 1080p, while the GPU becomes the sole determinant of playability at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D provide a useful reference for understanding its performance envelope. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945, which is 0.2% lower than the 5500X3D’s 37018, making it a nearly identical performer in synthetic benchmarks. Similarly, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, also 0.2% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, just 0.2% ahead. The Intel Core i9-12900T is the closest in the opposite direction, with a score of 37112, 0.3% higher. For gaming, any of these CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in Control, as the differences are within measurement noise.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060’s nearest rivals are older or lower-tier parts, which is informative for gauging its relative capability. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average score of 17666, a mere 0.2% higher, suggesting that in pure compute terms, the 4060 performs almost identically to this legacy card. The AMD Radeon 780M, an integrated graphics solution, scores 17588, 0.3% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 are 0.5% and 0.7% lower respectively. These comparisons indicate that the RTX 4060’s raw benchmark performance is not dramatically superior to these older products, but its modern architecture and driver support likely provide better real-world gaming results. For Control specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the 4060 is capable of 1080p Ultra, which suggests that the nearest rivals might struggle at similar settings due to their older feature sets.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Control at all three tested resolutions, but the playable settings vary significantly. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on every preset, including Ultra with an average of 77 FPS. This is the most forgiving resolution for this combo, offering full flexibility in graphics quality. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 67 FPS, while Medium and Low also remain above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p fails to reach playable levels, averaging 58 FPS, so users must compromise on visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more restrictive. Only the Low preset achieves an average of 71 FPS, which is above the threshold, but all higher presets fall below 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 51 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS, making them unsuitable for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The overall verdict is that this combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Control, but 4K requires significant settings reductions to stay playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 140 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo. The Medium preset averages 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, indicating solid frame pacing. The High preset averages 88 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 77 FPS, showing a gradual decline as settings increase. No minimum or maximum values are listed for Low, High, or Ultra at this resolution, but the averages suggest a stable experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 106 FPS, while Medium averages 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS. This minimum is just above the playable threshold, indicating occasional dips that could be noticeable. The High preset averages 67 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 71 FPS, while Medium averages 51 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS. The High preset averages 45 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 39 FPS. The 4K Medium data shows a wide variance between minimum and maximum, suggesting that the GPU is working near its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5500X3D and RTX 4060 ranks 2008 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 54th percentile of all tested systems. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the GPU’s 61st percentile standing and the CPU’s 85th percentile, as the overall performance is constrained by the GPU. The rank indicates that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it sits comfortably above the median, which aligns with its ability to handle 1080p Ultra and 1440p High settings. The data suggests that the CPU is overqualified for the GPU, meaning that the RTX 4060 is the primary determinant of the combo’s overall ranking in this game. Users with this pairing should expect performance that is broadly representative of mid-range gaming PCs, with the CPU providing ample headroom for future GPU upgrades.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the best visual quality while maintaining an average of 60 FPS or more, the data recommends specific settings for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above the threshold, with an average of 77 FPS. This is the optimal choice for users who prioritize image quality at 1080p. At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best playable option, averaging 67 FPS, which provides a good balance between fidelity and performance. The Medium preset at 75 FPS is also viable, but High offers superior visuals at only a slight FPS cost. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only setting that remains playable, averaging 71 FPS. This means that 4K users must accept significant visual compromises to achieve smooth gameplay, as even Medium drops to 51 FPS. The recommendations align with the verdict data, confirming that 1080p Ultra, 1440p High, and 4K Low are the maximum settings that deliver a consistent 60 FPS experience.