Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination is a capable pairing for Control, a 2019 action-adventure title that remains demanding at higher resolutions. Benchmark data shows that this system is versatile, delivering playable frame rates across most tested configurations, though 4K Ultra settings push the hardware to its limits. The measured performance places this combo in the 1665th rank out of 3720 tested combinations, indicating a solidly above-average standing for this specific game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on aggregate benchmark scores, the CPU and GPU in this system have close rivals that would produce similar in-game behavior. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F posts an average benchmark score of 36,945, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest competitors are remarkably close: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36,938 (a 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37,018 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37,093 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37,112 (0.5% higher). These sub-1% differences mean that swapping the 5600F for any of these alternatives would yield virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Control, as the CPU is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves an average benchmark score of 26,331, which ranks it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in aggregate performance are the AMD Radeon 860M (26,401, 0.3% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26,421, 0.3% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26,553, 0.8% higher), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26,011, 1.2% lower). The deltaPct values here are also tight, suggesting that any of these graphics cards would deliver comparable frame rates in Control, with the RX 6750 XT being the only one that trails by more than a single percentage point. For users considering alternative hardware, these four GPUs represent the closest performance envelope to the RTX 5060.

The implications for gameplay are clear: if a system uses one of the listed rival CPUs or GPUs, the experience in Control would fall within a narrow margin of the measured results. The largest deviation comes from the RX 6750 XT, which could be expected to produce roughly 1.2% lower average frame rates, a difference that is perceptually negligible.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 shifts noticeably across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra settings. The average FPS drops from 149 at Low to 82 at Ultra, a 45% reduction that correlates directly with the GPU's workload. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, has ample headroom at this resolution; its PassMark single-thread score of 2,872 and multithread score of 19,236 are sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The average FPS at Low settings falls to 113, and at Ultra it drops to 62, showing that the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are increasingly strained. The CPU's influence wanes further, as the frame rate ceiling is now dictated by pixel throughput and shading work rather than instruction execution. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 51 FPS, compared to a 67 FPS gap at 1080p, indicating a gradual shift toward GPU saturation.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant factor. The average frame rates collapse to 76 at Low and 42 at Ultra, a spread of just 34 FPS. This compression occurs because the RTX 5060's 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 119.9 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, regardless of the CPU's capabilities. The Ryzen 5 5600F, which sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, is effectively idle in comparison, as the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck. Across all resolutions, the data shows that the CPU matters least at 4K, while the GPU's settings scaling is the primary determinant of performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 82, which is 22 FPS above the playable threshold of 60. Even the lowest recorded average, at 1080p Medium, is 106 FPS, so all settings at this resolution comfortably exceed the target.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1440p, with an average of 62 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, though only by a margin of 2 FPS. For a more comfortable experience, High settings deliver 71 FPS, and Medium produces 80 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only at Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 76 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 54 FPS, High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS, all of which fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals in aggregate performance?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score is 26,331. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon 860M, scores 26,401, which is 0.3% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is also 0.3% higher at 26,421, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 0.8% higher at 26,553. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT trails by 1.2% with a score of 26,011.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36,945. Its performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36,938.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 42, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The only measured minimum FPS values come from Medium settings, with 46 FPS at 4K, 68 FPS at 1440p, and 90 FPS at 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the playable experience depends entirely on the chosen resolution and settings. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with average FPS ranging from 82 to 149. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, delivering an average of 82 FPS. At 2560x1440, every preset also clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra achieving 62 FPS, High at 71 FPS, Medium at 80 FPS, and Low at 113 FPS. The best settings here are Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. Only Low settings are playable, yielding an average of 76 FPS. Medium drops below the threshold at 54 FPS, High at 48 FPS, and Ultra at 42 FPS. For users targeting 4K, the system is limited to Low presets for a smooth experience, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is only 16 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is the highest-quality configuration that guarantees playable frame rates, while 1080p Ultra offers the most headroom with an 82 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 149 FPS, Medium produces 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS, High produces 94 FPS, and Ultra produces 82 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one at this resolution with recorded min/max values, showing a 32 FPS variance between the lowest and highest frames.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS decreases across the board: Low settings achieve 113 FPS, Medium achieves 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, High achieves 71 FPS, and Ultra achieves 62 FPS. The Medium preset again shows a 24 FPS variance, which is tighter than at 1080p, indicating more consistent frame pacing as the GPU becomes more saturated.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop significantly: Low settings produce 76 FPS, Medium produces 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, High produces 48 FPS, and Ultra produces 42 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a 16 FPS variance, the smallest of any resolution, reflecting the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates under 4K load. Notably, the minimum FPS at 4K Medium (46) falls well below the 60 FPS threshold, underscoring the risk of stutter in demanding scenes.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is identified from the measured data. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the best choice, delivering an average of 82 FPS. This is the highest quality setting tested, and it maintains a 22 FPS buffer above the playable threshold, making it the recommended configuration for full visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also qualify as the best preset, with an average of 62 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS bar by only 2 FPS, so users who prioritize consistent frame times might prefer High settings at 71 FPS, but the data confirms that Ultra is technically playable. The 62 FPS average at 1440p Ultra represents the system's peak quality-to-performance balance for this game.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are viable, producing an average of 76 FPS. Medium settings at 54 FPS, High at 48 FPS, and Ultra at 42 FPS all fail to meet the 60 FPS requirement. Therefore, the best settings for 4K are Low, which sacrifices visual quality but provides a smooth experience. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is substantial—22 FPS—highlighting the steep cost of increasing graphical fidelity at 4K on this hardware.