Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a varied performance profile in Control, heavily dependent on resolution and quality presets. Benchmark data shows this combination is fully capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings, while 4K remains a challenge except at the lowest preset. The measured results indicate a system that scales predictably, with frame rates dropping by roughly 30% to 50% as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K at the same settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 122 FPS, while Medium achieves 86.3 FPS and High reaches 78.1 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still manages an average of 64.3 FPS, keeping the experience fluid even with maximum visual quality. The gap between Low and Ultra is approximately 57 FPS, indicating that the preset scaling has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably but remain playable at mid-range settings. The Low preset averages 90.1 FPS, which is a 26% reduction compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium settings yield 67.1 FPS, still above the 60 FPS target, while High drops to 58.7 FPS, just shy of the threshold. Ultra falls further to 50.9 FPS, showing that this resolution demands more from the GPU, and the gap between Low and Ultra widens to approximately 39 FPS.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. The Low preset averages 62.8 FPS, just clearing the 60 FPS line, but every other preset falls below playable levels. Medium averages 43.5 FPS, High averages 37.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 31.2 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is severe, with the High preset losing about 21 FPS, and the Ultra preset losing nearly 20 FPS. This pattern indicates that 4K requires significant compromises to maintain smooth gameplay.

Across all resolutions, the data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, only averages. The trend is consistent: each step up in preset quality costs roughly 15% to 25% performance, and each resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p to 4K imposes a similar penalty. The Low preset at 4K outperforms the Ultra preset at 1440p by about 12 FPS, highlighting how settings matter more than resolution in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 64.3 FPS. This means users can enable all visual enhancements without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset offers 78.1 FPS, providing a buffer for demanding scenes, but Ultra is technically the highest playable tier.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, which achieves 67.1 FPS. The High preset falls to 58.7 FPS, below the 60 FPS target, so Medium represents the maximum quality that maintains fluid motion. Users seeking higher fidelity would need to accept sub-60 FPS performance or drop to Low, which runs at 90.1 FPS but with reduced visuals.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 62.8 FPS. Medium and above all fall below playable levels, with High at 37.3 FPS and Ultra at 31.2 FPS. This makes Low the only viable option for 4K gameplay, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is slim at just 2.8 FPS.

The verdict data confirms these findings, listing Low as the only playable setting at 4K, Medium as the best at 1440p, and Ultra as the best at 1080p. The pattern shows that this combo can handle high quality at 1080p, medium quality at 1440p, and low quality at 4K, with no other combinations meeting the 60 FPS playability standard.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in Control, particularly at higher settings. At 1080p, the CPU handles the workload with headroom, as evidenced by the 122 FPS Low preset result. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes more stressed, and frame rates drop proportionally.

Comparing the Low preset across resolutions reveals the GPU limit: 122 FPS at 1080p drops to 90.1 FPS at 1440p and then to 62.8 FPS at 4K. This is a 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which aligns with the pixel count difference. The CPU, a 6-core 12-thread Zen 3 part with a 3.50 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clock, appears sufficient for this game, as even at 1080p Low, the frame rate is high enough to suggest the GPU is the limiting factor.

The preset scaling also points to GPU dominance. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 57 FPS (122 to 64.3), a 47% drop. At 1440p, the same preset change costs 39 FPS (90.1 to 50.9), and at 4K, it costs 31.6 FPS (62.8 to 31.2). The diminishing absolute drop at higher resolutions suggests the GPU is already saturated, and additional settings have less relative impact.

The CPU’s role is more evident at lower resolutions where frame rates are high. At 1080p Low, the 122 FPS average suggests the Ryzen 5 5600 can feed the RX 7600 adequately. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 18,309 and a single-core score of 2,584, indicate strong per-thread performance, which matters for game logic. However, there is no data suggesting CPU bottlenecking at any resolution, as the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load.

The memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s for the CPU and 288.0 GB/s for the GPU further supports the GPU-bound nature of this title. The RX 7600’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory is likely sufficient for the presets tested, but the 4K Ultra result of 31.2 FPS suggests VRAM or bandwidth limitations at extreme settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals show that the Ryzen 5 5600 sits in a tight performance cluster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has an average score of 20,454, just 0.1% behind the Ryzen’s 20,468 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G scores 20,425, a 0.2% deficit, and the AMD EPYC 9454P scores 20,422, also 0.2% behind. The AMD EPYC 7713 scores 20,363, which is 0.5% lower. These differences are negligible in gaming terms, meaning any of these CPUs would perform nearly identically in Control.

On the GPU side, the RX 7600’s nearest rivals present a mixed bag. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199, which is 0.2% higher than the RX 7600’s 15,171 average. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15,082, a 0.6% deficit, and the AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270, a 0.7% advantage. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15,063, which is 0.7% lower. These small deltas suggest that swapping the RX 7600 for any of these cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control, with deviations of less than 1% in synthetic benchmarks.

The percentile rankings reinforce this: the CPU sits in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 57th percentile among all GPUs. This means the CPU is relatively stronger than the GPU in the broader hardware landscape, but in this specific game, the GPU’s role is more critical, as evidenced by the resolution scaling. Users with any of these rival components would see similar performance, assuming the CPU remains the same.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination ranks 2,471 out of 3,720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the lower third of all configurations. This percentile position reflects the GPU’s mid-tier standing rather than the CPU’s, as the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios. The rank suggests that roughly two-thirds of tested combos perform better, which aligns with the RX 7600’s 57th percentile GPU ranking.

The combo’s performance at 1080p Ultra (64.3 FPS) is respectable, but many higher-end GPUs would push well beyond this. At 4K, the combo struggles, with only the Low preset being playable. The rank of 2,471 indicates that this system is positioned for 1080p gaming primarily, with 1440p possible at medium settings, but it is not a high-end configuration for this title.

Comparing to the CPU’s 74th percentile and GPU’s 57th percentile, the combo rank is closer to the GPU’s standing, confirming that the graphics card determines the overall gaming experience here. A stronger GPU would likely improve the rank significantly, while a stronger CPU would have minimal impact given the current GPU bottleneck.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control effectively at 1080p and 1440p, with clear limitations at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 64.3 FPS, so users can enjoy maximum quality without issues. At 2560x1440, Medium is the best playable preset at 67.1 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable at 62.8 FPS, making 4K a compromise-heavy experience.

The verdict data lists the playable settings per resolution: 1080p can run High, Low, Medium, and Ultra; 1440p can run Low and Medium; and 4K can only run Low. Users targeting 60 FPS should stick to these presets. For 1080p, Ultra provides the best visual experience at 64.3 FPS. For 1440p, Medium balances quality and performance at 67.1 FPS. For 4K, Low is the only option, and the 62.8 FPS average is close to the threshold, so demanding scenes may dip below.

The data indicates this is a capable 1080p machine for Control, a decent 1440p system with settings reduced, and a marginal 4K performer. The 60 FPS threshold is met at 1080p Ultra, 1440p Medium, and 4K Low, providing clear guidance for users.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 64.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset offers 78.1 FPS, and Medium runs at 86.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p for this system?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 averages 67.1 FPS, making it the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS. High drops to 58.7 FPS, which is below the target.

Q: Is 4K gaming feasible with this hardware in Control?

A: Only the Low preset at 3840x2160 is playable, averaging 62.8 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra at just 31.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has an average score of 15,199, which is 0.2% higher than the RX 7600’s 15,171. This indicates near-identical performance in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile relative to all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 sits in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20,468. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, scores 20,454, just 0.1% lower.

Q: Does this combo rank well among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2,471 out of 3,720 tested combos, placing it in the lower third. This is primarily due to the GPU, which ranks in the 57th percentile, while the CPU ranks higher at 74th percentile.