Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combination delivers consistently playable performance across every preset. The Low preset produces an average of 130 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this pairing. Medium averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. High averages 82 FPS, while Ultra averages 71 FPS. All four presets remain comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the Ultra preset still retaining a 71 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale downward but remain mostly playable. Low averages 98 FPS. Medium averages 70 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS. High averages 62 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS line. Ultra drops to an average of 54 FPS, falling short of the playability threshold. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1440p, the top three presets (Low, Medium, High) are playable, while Ultra is not.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more restrictive. Low averages 66 FPS, making it the only playable preset at this resolution. Medium averages 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 54 FPS. High averages 42 FPS. Ultra averages 36 FPS. The 4K results show a steep drop-off as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra reaching 30 FPS on average.

The measured data indicates that resolution scaling is substantial. Comparing the Low preset across resolutions, 1080p averages 130 FPS, 1440p averages 98 FPS, and 4K averages 66 FPS. This represents a 32 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p, and another 32 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K. A similar pattern appears across all presets, with each resolution step costing roughly 25 to 35 FPS depending on the settings level.

For Medium settings specifically, the data includes both minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the range spans 78 to 106 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows to 59 to 80 FPS. At 4K, the range tightens further to 40 to 54 FPS. The minimum FPS values are important for understanding stability, and the 1440p Medium result of 59 FPS minimum shows that even playable averages can dip just below the 60 FPS line during demanding scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data shows that this game's performance scaling is driven heavily by the GPU at higher resolutions and settings. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides ample processing headroom. Its PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 place it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs. The CPU's benchmark scores are not the limiting factor in any of the measured scenarios.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, has a PassMark G3D score of 18169 and sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU compute score of 7557 further indicates the graphics card's workload capacity. The measured FPS scaling between resolutions points to GPU-bound behavior: as pixel count increases from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, frame rates drop in near-linear fashion.

At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at every preset. The Ultra preset averages 71 FPS, and the Low preset reaches 130 FPS. The wide spread between presets at this resolution indicates the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, since lowering settings yields large FPS gains. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low averages 98 FPS, while Ultra averages 54 FPS, a 44 FPS spread. At 4K, the spread is 30 FPS between Low and Ultra, and the overall performance drops to a range of 36 to 66 FPS.

The CPU's role is most apparent when comparing the highest playable settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the combination can run Ultra at 71 FPS. At 1440p, the best playable preset is High at 62 FPS. At 4K, only Low is playable at 66 FPS. This progression shows that the GPU's rendering capacity, not the CPU's processing power, determines the ceiling for settings at each resolution. The Ryzen 5 5600F's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and PCIe Gen 4 interface are sufficient for the RTX 2070 SUPER's PCIe 3.0 x16 connection.

The data suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the bottleneck well before the CPU. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is working hardest, the CPU's single-thread performance of 2872 in PassMark is more than adequate for a game from this era. The CPU's percentile ranking of 85 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of installed processors, while the GPU's 65th percentile ranking shows it is closer to the middle of the pack. This disparity supports the conclusion that the GPU is the limiting component in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 2152 out of 3720 total combos for Control. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-tier positioning. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 65th percentile among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 5600F's 85th percentile among all CPUs combine to produce a system that is capable but not exceptional for this title.

The rank of 2152 out of 3720 means roughly 57 percent of tested combos outperform this one in Control, while about 43 percent perform worse. This positioning is driven primarily by the GPU's performance class. The CPU's high percentile ranking does not translate into a higher combo rank because the game's performance is GPU-limited in the measured scenarios. A faster GPU would likely move this combination significantly higher in the rankings, while a faster CPU would yield minimal gains.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking analysis. At 1080p Ultra, the combination averages 71 FPS, which is playable but not exceptionally high. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 54 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 36 FPS. These results position the combo as suitable for 1080p gaming at maximum settings and 1440p gaming at High settings, but not for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution gaming.

The rank reflects a balanced but modest system. The Ryzen 5 5600F's strong CPU benchmarks (average benchmark score of 36945) do not compensate for the RTX 2070 SUPER's more limited GPU performance. The combination's overall capability is bounded by the graphics card, and the rank of 2152 out of 3720 accurately captures this ceiling.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance level. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average score of 36938, essentially identical to the Ryzen 5 5600F's 36945, representing a 0 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, 0.4 percent higher. The Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, 0.5 percent higher. All four rivals are within half a percent of the Ryzen 5 5600F's performance, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game when paired with the same GPU.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar clustering. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M has an average score of 20480, which is 1 percent lower than the RTX 2070 SUPER's 20282. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, 1.2 percent higher. The Intel Arc B570 scores 20556, 1.3 percent higher. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 1.5 percent higher. These four GPUs are all within 1.5 percent of the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance, so swapping to any of them would result in nearly identical frame rates in Control.

For users considering alternatives, pairing the Ryzen 5 5600F with any of the GPU rivals would yield similar measured FPS. The Intel Arc A750 and Intel Arc B570 offer the closest desktop equivalents, while the RTX 3070 Mobile represents a mobile option with comparable performance. The Quadro M4000M, despite being a professional card, is also within 1 percent of the RTX 2070 SUPER's gaming performance according to the database.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is the closest match, with a negligible 0 percent delta. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D offers a slight 0.2 percent improvement, which would not produce a measurable FPS difference in this game. None of these CPU alternatives would change the verdict at any resolution, since the GPU remains the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 71 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combination?

A: High is the best playable preset at 2560x1440, with an average of 62 FPS. Ultra drops to 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: Only at Low settings. The 3840x2160 Low preset averages 66 FPS, while Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals in the database?

A: The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1 percent slower, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2 percent faster, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3 percent faster, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5 percent faster.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combination at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 59 FPS, with an average of 70 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this system for Control?

A: The GPU is the limiting component. The Ryzen 5 5600F ranks in the 85th percentile among CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER ranks in the 65th percentile among GPUs, and frame rates scale with resolution in a GPU-bound pattern.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the playable settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable. The Ultra preset averages 71 FPS, making it the best choice for visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: High at 62 FPS, Medium at 70 FPS, and Low at 98 FPS. The High preset is the recommended choice, as it provides the best visual quality while averaging just above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 66 FPS, while all other presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The verdict by resolution is clear. For 1080p gaming, this combination offers full flexibility with playable frame rates at every settings level. For 1440p, users should stick to High or lower settings to maintain smooth performance, with Ultra being the only non-playable option. For 4K, the system is limited to Low settings, and even then the 66 FPS average leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The combo rank of 2152 out of 3720 reflects this middling position: capable at mainstream resolutions, but not a high-end performer. The data indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the determining factor, and users seeking higher settings at 1440p or 4K would need a more powerful GPU.