Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a performance profile for Control that is heavily dependent on the chosen resolution and graphics preset. Benchmark data shows a clear hierarchy: the combination easily handles 1080p at maximum settings, remains fluid at 1440p with high presets, but requires a significant drop in visual quality to maintain a playable frame rate at 4K. The measured results reveal a system that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming and capable of solid 1440p performance, with 4K being a more demanding scenario where compromises are necessary.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this CPU-GPU combination in Control provides a detailed look at performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum values were not recorded in the dataset.

1920x1080 (1080p): At the lowest preset, the system achieves an average of 140.6 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates that the CPU-GPU pairing is not a limiting factor at this resolution. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 102.1 FPS, still a very comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset sees a further reduction to 88.1 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still delivers an average of 75.3 FPS. This progression shows that even at the most taxing settings, the system retains significant headroom, making 1080p Ultra a fully viable option for smooth gameplay.

2560x1440 (1440p): Stepping up to 1440p introduces a more noticeable performance cost. The Low preset yields a strong 108.5 FPS average. Medium settings reduce this to 77.2 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. The High preset produces an average of 68.8 FPS, maintaining a playable experience with a good balance of visual quality and performance. However, the Ultra preset at 1440p results in a 58.5 FPS average, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. This indicates that while the system can handle 1440p High, pushing to Ultra requires a compromise in smoothness.

3840x2160 (4K): At 4K, the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory capacity and bus bandwidth become more significant constraints. The Low preset delivers a playable average of 72.3 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 50.0 FPS, and the High preset averages 46.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding only 39.2 FPS. The data shows a steep performance cliff between Low and Medium at this resolution, suggesting that only the lowest settings provide a consistently smooth experience. The RTX 4060 is clearly not intended for high-quality 4K gaming in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for the components provides context for where this combination sits relative to other hardware. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, has an average benchmark score of 21771. Its closest competitor in the dataset is the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, which scores 21749, a difference of 0.1%. The Intel Core i7-11700 scores 21891, a -0.5% delta from the 5600X, indicating near-identical aggregate CPU performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U also sits within a 0.5% margin. This suggests that any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4060 would produce very similar frame rates in Control, with the 5600X holding a negligible performance edge or deficit depending on the specific rival.

For the GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the average benchmark score is 17639. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666, a -0.2% difference. This is a surprising pairing in the data, as the HD 7790 is a much older architecture, but the aggregate scores are nearly identical. Other close matches include the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, +0.3% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, +0.5% delta). In practical terms, a system with an RTX 4060 would be expected to perform within a fraction of a percent of these alternatives in Control's average frame rates, though feature support and driver optimizations may differ.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average FPS of 75.3 at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset. This is above the 60 FPS playability threshold, confirming that the highest quality settings are fully playable at this resolution.

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

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that maintains an average FPS at or above 60. It delivers 68.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution only achieves 58.5 FPS, which is below the playability threshold.

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

A: Yes, but only with significant visual compromises. The only playable preset at 3840x2160 is Low, which produces an average of 72.3 FPS. All other presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with Medium at 50.0 FPS, High at 46.3 FPS, and Ultra at 39.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its closest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, has a score of 17666, which represents a 0.2% difference. This indicates nearly identical aggregate performance in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: The difference is significant. At 1080p, the Low preset averages 140.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 75.3 FPS. This represents a decrease of approximately 65 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: Does the system meet the 60 FPS target at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: Yes, it does. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 68.8 FPS, which is 8.8 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination can run Control effectively, but the experience varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, including Ultra, which achieves an average of 75.3 FPS. This makes 1080p Ultra a fully playable and recommended configuration. At 2560x1440, the system remains playable up to the High preset, which delivers 68.8 FPS; the Ultra preset falls short at 58.5 FPS. For 4K, the only playable configuration is the Low preset, which averages 72.3 FPS. Any higher preset at 4K results in sub-60 FPS performance. In short, this is a capable 1080p and 1440p machine for Control, but 4K requires a significant reduction in graphical fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Control, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 4060 ranks 1961 out of 3720 tested combos. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of the configurations in the database. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the component choices: the CPU is a strong mid-range performer, and the GPU is an entry-level 40-series card. The rank suggests that while this system provides a solid experience for 1080p and 1440p gaming, there are many other tested combos that offer higher performance, likely through more powerful GPUs or newer CPU architectures.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS of at least 60 is as follows for each resolution:

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best setting, producing an average of 75.3 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while exceeding the playability threshold.
• 2560x1440: The High preset is the best option, with an average of 68.8 FPS. It offers a strong visual experience while staying above 60 FPS.
• 3840x2160: The Low preset is the only playable setting, delivering an average of 72.3 FPS. This is the sole configuration at 4K that avoids dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU divide responsibilities in Control. The data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. When moving from 1080p Ultra (75.3 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (58.5 FPS), the frame rate drops by 16.8 FPS, a 22% reduction. This significant decrease is attributed to the increased pixel count, which directly taxes the GPU's rendering capabilities. The trend continues to 4K Ultra, which drops to 39.2 FPS, a further 33% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline underscores that the RTX 4060's computational throughput and 8 GB memory buffer are the limiting factors at 4K.

Conversely, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 140.6 FPS, a very high frame rate that demands the CPU feed the GPU efficiently. The Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable of this task. The CPU's strength is also evident in the relatively small performance delta between the Low and Medium presets at 1080p, which only drops from 140.6 to 102.1 FPS. This suggests that the CPU can maintain high frame rates even when the GPU load increases moderately. However, as resolution increases and the GPU becomes saturated, the CPU's influence on the average FPS diminishes. The system's performance is thus a function of both components, with the GPU taking precedence at higher resolutions and the CPU providing a solid foundation for high-FPS scenarios.