Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Control with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER spans three resolutions and four quality presets. The measurements cover 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160, with Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. Minimum and maximum frame times were only captured for the Medium preset at each resolution, so the analysis relies primarily on average FPS for the other presets.

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 118 FPS, which is the highest recorded value across the entire test matrix. Medium settings average 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings drop to 74 FPS on average, and Ultra settings settle at 65 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin, including Ultra which maintains a 5 FPS buffer above the threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance profile shifts downward but remains respectable. Low settings average 89 FPS, still well above the playable line. Medium settings average 63 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. The minimum frame rate dipping to 54 FPS indicates that Medium at this resolution can experience brief dips below 60 FPS, even though the average stays above it. High settings average 56 FPS, falling short of the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 49 FPS, a more significant drop that places the experience firmly below the playable line.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER begins to show its limits. Low settings average exactly 60 FPS, which matches the playable threshold but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. Medium settings average 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 49 FPS. The spread between minimum and maximum is 13 FPS, indicating noticeable frame pacing variation at this resolution. High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra settings average 33 FPS. Neither High nor Ultra comes close to the 60 FPS target at 4K.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is consistent. From 1080p to 1440p, average FPS drops by roughly 25% across most presets. From 1440p to 4K, the drop is steeper, particularly at Medium where the average falls from 63 to 43 FPS. The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where all four presets maintain playable averages.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this CPU and GPU pairing at rank 2650 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. That places the combo in the lower third of all tested systems, which aligns with the measured frame rates. The RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor in this pairing, as the Ryzen 5 5600F ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs tested in the database. The GPU, by contrast, sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs.

The rank of 2650 out of 3720 means that approximately 71% of tested combinations deliver better performance in Control. This is not surprising given the GPU's age and market positioning. The RTX 2060 SUPER was designed for 1080p gaming at high refresh rates and 1440p at moderate settings, which matches the measured results. The combo's rank would be considerably higher if the game were CPU-bound, but Control's rendering load falls heavily on the GPU.

The average benchmark score for the CPU is 36945, while the GPU's average benchmark score is 18093. The gap between these scores illustrates the performance ceiling imposed by the graphics card. In GPU-intensive scenes, the Ryzen 5 5600F has ample headroom, but the RTX 2060 SUPER cannot translate that headroom into additional frames.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 65 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available in the test matrix, so the combo can run Control at maximum settings at this resolution. The 5 FPS buffer above the threshold is modest, but the average indicates consistent playability.

At 2560x1440, the best playable settings are Medium, which averages 63 FPS. High settings average 56 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset's minimum of 54 FPS suggests that some scenes will dip below 60 FPS, but the average stays above the line. Players seeking a locked 60 FPS experience at 1440p may prefer Low settings, which average 89 FPS and provide substantial headroom.

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This leaves no margin for error. Any scene with heavy particle effects or physics calculations could push the frame rate below 60 FPS. Medium settings average 43 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. High and Ultra are not viable at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 5 5600F provide context for CPU performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938 in the database, essentially identical to the 5600F's 36945 average, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.5% higher. Any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU, as the differences are within measurement noise.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals to the RTX 2060 SUPER include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which scores 18159, 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher, which is a curious result given the RX 460's lower tier in real-world gaming. The Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. These deltas are small enough that users upgrading from or between these GPUs should expect similar frame rates in Control.

For a system builder looking for comparable performance, pairing any of the listed rival CPUs with the RTX 2060 SUPER would yield essentially the same results. Alternatively, pairing the Ryzen 5 5600F with one of the rival GPUs would also produce similar performance, though the RX 460 result suggests synthetic benchmarks do not always translate directly to gaming performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU dominates performance in Control across all tested resolutions. This is evident from the frame rate scaling between presets. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 118 to 65, a 45% drop. The CPU has no trouble feeding the GPU at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset stays above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the same preset transition drops average FPS from 89 to 49, a 45% reduction. The absolute numbers are lower, but the relative scaling is nearly identical to 1080p. This consistency indicates that the GPU remains the bottleneck throughout the resolution range.

At 3840x2160, the preset scaling compresses because even Low settings stress the GPU heavily. Low averages 60 FPS, while Ultra averages 33 FPS, a 45% drop from Low. The pattern holds across all resolutions: the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering throughput determines the frame rate, and the Ryzen 5 5600F never becomes the limiting factor.

The CPU's high percentile ranking (85th) relative to the GPU's (62nd) supports this interpretation. In a CPU-bound scenario, the combo would show less variation across resolutions. Instead, the frame rates drop sharply as resolution increases, confirming that pixel throughput is the constraint. Players considering a CPU upgrade for Control would see little benefit, while a GPU upgrade would directly improve frame rates at all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The recorded average at 1920x1080 Ultra is 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium settings provide the best visual quality while staying at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 63 FPS. High settings average 56 FPS and fall below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings, which average exactly 60 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the playable threshold, with averages of 43, 38, and 33 FPS respectively.

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

A: It ranks 2650 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the lower third of the database.

Q: Which component limits performance in Control?

A: The GPU. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, and the RTX 2060 SUPER ranks in the 62nd percentile while the CPU ranks in the 85th percentile.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 2560x1440 Medium settings?

A: The recorded minimum is 54 FPS, with an average of 63 FPS. Brief dips below 60 FPS can occur despite the playable average.

The Verdict

The Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 2060 SUPER can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system handles every preset at or above 60 FPS, including Ultra at 65 FPS. This is the recommended resolution for this combo. At 2560x1440, Medium settings average 63 FPS and are playable, while High and Ultra fall short. At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of exactly 60 FPS and no headroom.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Ultra is fully playable, 1440p Medium is playable with occasional dips, and 4K is only viable at Low settings. The GPU is the limiting factor in all cases. Users with a 1080p monitor can max out the game, while 1440p users should stick to Medium. 4K users should either lower expectations to Low settings or consider a GPU upgrade. The combo's rank of 2650 out of 3720 reflects this mixed capability, but for 1080p gaming, this system delivers a solid Control experience.