Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a solid, if uneven, experience in Control, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions. The measured data shows a system that is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, remains comfortable at 1440p with some settings adjustments, and struggles to maintain smooth framerates at 4K. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates, component roles, and comparative standing of this hardware pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold is Ultra, which produces an average of 77 FPS. This is the optimal choice for maximum visual fidelity at this resolution, as the system has enough headroom to run the game at its highest settings without dropping below the target.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, delivering an average of 67 FPS. While Ultra is technically available, its average of 58 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making High the most demanding preset that maintains smooth performance. The data shows a clear trade-off between fidelity and framerate at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears the 60 FPS bar is Low, which yields an average of 71 FPS. High and Medium presets produce averages of 45 FPS and 51 FPS respectively, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The performance cliff at 4K is steep, meaning users must make significant visual compromises to achieve playable framerates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals that the GPU is the dominant constraint for this game, particularly as resolution increases. At 1080p, the jump from Low (140 FPS) to Ultra (77 FPS) shows a 45% performance drop, indicating a heavy reliance on GPU rendering capabilities. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, appears sufficient to feed the RTX 4060 even at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at High settings drops from 88 to 67, a reduction of approximately 24%. This is consistent with the GPU handling more pixels per frame. The 1440p to 4K transition is even more punishing: High settings fall from 67 FPS to 45 FPS, a 33% decrease. This pattern confirms that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s role is more evident at 1080p Low, where the system reaches 140 FPS. This suggests the Ryzen 5 5600F, with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, is capable of driving high frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed. However, as resolution increases, the GPU bottleneck becomes more pronounced, and the CPU’s influence on final framerates diminishes. The data indicates that for Control, the RTX 4060 is the primary determinant of performance across all tested resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 140 FPS
• Medium: Average 99 FPS, with minimum 84 FPS and maximum 114 FPS
• High: Average 88 FPS
• Ultra: Average 77 FPS

The 1080p results show a smooth progression, with each settings tier costing roughly 10-20% performance. The Medium preset’s minimum of 84 FPS indicates strong frame pacing, with no dips below the playable threshold.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 106 FPS
• Medium: Average 75 FPS, with minimum 64 FPS and maximum 86 FPS
• High: Average 67 FPS
• Ultra: Average 58 FPS

At 1440p, the Medium preset’s minimum of 64 FPS is close to the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting occasional stutter in demanding scenes. High remains playable with a comfortable margin, while Ultra consistently falls short of the target.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 71 FPS
• Medium: Average 51 FPS, with minimum 43 FPS and maximum 58 FPS
• High: Average 45 FPS
• Ultra: Average 39 FPS

The 4K results are the most limited. Only Low exceeds 60 FPS, and Medium’s maximum of 58 FPS never reaches the threshold. The gap between Low and Medium is 20 FPS, highlighting the substantial rendering cost of higher-quality textures and effects at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 2008th out of 3720 tested combos in the database for Control. This places it in the 54th percentile, meaning it outperforms just over half of all tested systems. The ranking reflects a balanced mid-range pairing: the CPU’s 85th percentile standing among all CPUs (with an average benchmark score of 36945) is stronger than the GPU’s 61st percentile (with an average score of 17639).

The rank suggests that while the Ryzen 5 5600F is a capable processor, the RTX 4060 holds the system back relative to more powerful GPU pairings. The 2008th position indicates that many combinations with higher-end graphics cards, even with weaker CPUs, would achieve better results in Control due to the game’s GPU-intensive nature. However, the combo still outperforms a significant portion of the database, making it a viable mid-range option.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are:

• Intel Core Ultra 5 225: score 36938, a 0% delta
• AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D: score 37018, a -0.2% delta
• AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450: score 37093, a -0.4% delta
• Intel Core i9-12900T: score 37112, a -0.5% delta

These processors would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control, as their aggregate performance is within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600F. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is the closest match, with effectively no measurable difference.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are:

• AMD Radeon HD 7790: score 17666, a -0.2% delta
• AMD Radeon 780M: score 17588, a 0.3% delta
• AMD Radeon Pro 560: score 17551, a 0.5% delta
• AMD Radeon Pro 460: score 17509, a 0.7% delta

The RTX 4060’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, is an older architecture with similar average scores. The AMD Radeon 780M, an integrated solution, comes surprisingly close with a 0.3% delta. Users with any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would see essentially the same performance in Control.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this system can run Control at playable framerates, but with important caveats depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets from Low to Ultra maintain averages above 60 FPS, making this the ideal resolution for the combo. The Ultra preset at 77 FPS provides the best experience.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low (106 FPS), Medium (75 FPS), and High (67 FPS) settings. Ultra at 58 FPS is marginally below the threshold, so users should stick to High for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (71 FPS) clears the 60 FPS bar. Medium (51 FPS), High (45 FPS), and Ultra (39 FPS) all fall short. For 4K gaming, significant visual compromises are required.

Overall, this combination is best suited for 1080p Ultra or 1440p High gaming. The system is not recommended for 4K beyond the lowest settings, where visual quality degrades substantially.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with high settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 45, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is Low, averaging 71 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 67 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra drops to 58 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36938, a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, a -0.2% delta, meaning performance is effectively identical.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 140 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of high frame rates. The GPU becomes more of a bottleneck at higher presets, where Ultra drops to 77 FPS, indicating the RTX 4060 limits performance as rendering load increases.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 84 FPS, with a maximum of 114 FPS and an average of 99 FPS.

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

A: This combination ranks 2008th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the 54th percentile, meaning it performs better than just over half of all tested systems.