Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a compelling performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark data indicates the combo ranks 1665th out of 3720 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. The measured frame rates show a clear trend: 1080p and 1440p gaming are thoroughly covered at maximum settings, while 4K requires a reduction in graphical fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on a 4K monitor?

A: At 3840x2160, the only preset that achieves an average above 60 FPS is Low, which produces 76 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 54 FPS, High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS, so 4K requires Low settings for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 maintains an average of 62 FPS, making it the highest quality option that stays at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Lower presets offer higher frame rates: High at 71 FPS, Medium at 80 FPS, and Low at 113 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + RTX 5060 configuration ranks 1665th out of 3720 tested combos for Control, which places it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems. This indicates solid mid-pack performance rather than top-tier capability.

Q: Which component is more critical for 1080p performance?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, as evidenced by the scaling from Low at 149 FPS to Ultra at 82 FPS. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides sufficient headroom, with the single-thread score of 917 in 3dmark suggesting it is not the bottleneck.

Q: Is the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory sufficient for Control?

A: The 8 GB memory pool with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for all tested presets, as the game runs at 82 FPS on Ultra at 1080p and 62 FPS on Ultra at 1440p. No memory-related stutters or incompatibilities are indicated in the benchmark data.

Q: What are the closest performance rivals to this CPU and GPU pairing?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X's nearest CPU rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H with a 0.1% score difference, while the RTX 5060's closest GPU competitor is the AMD Radeon 860M at -0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2% ahead of the RTX 5060 in average benchmark score.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1665 out of 3720 tested configurations places it in the upper half of all systems benchmarked for Control, though not in the elite tier. This positioning is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show strong 1080p and 1440p performance but noticeable drops at 4K. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for mainstream gaming, with the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 75th percentile among all CPUs contributing to a harmonious overall result.

Breaking down the performance by resolution reveals a predictable pattern. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 149 FPS on Low, 106 FPS on Medium, 94 FPS on High, and 82 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a 45% reduction from Low to Ultra, suggesting the GPU's 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the limiting factor at higher presets. At 2560x1440, the same trend continues with 113 FPS on Low and 62 FPS on Ultra, representing a 45% drop. The 4K results compress further, with 76 FPS on Low falling to 42 FPS on Ultra, a 45% decline that mirrors the lower resolutions.

The rank's context is important: 1665th out of 3720 means roughly 55% of tested combos perform better, but many of those systems likely feature higher-tier components. For a mid-range 5000-series CPU paired with a 50-series GPU, this rank demonstrates that the hardware is well-suited for Control's demands at standard gaming resolutions. The game's 2019 release date and Action Adventure genre mean it does not require state-of-the-art hardware, which explains why this combo can push Ultra settings at 1440p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 5 5600X provide insight into what other CPUs would deliver comparable results. The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H scores 21749 in average benchmarks, a mere 0.1% behind the 5600X's 21771, indicating near-identical performance in this game. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700 both sit 0.5% behind, while the AMD EPYC 9554P trails by 0.6%. These alternatives would produce similar frame rates, though the 4800H's laptop heritage might affect sustained performance in a desktop context.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060's nearest rivals are clustered tightly. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, just 0.3% below the RTX 5060's 26331, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 also sits 0.3% behind. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary trails by 0.8%, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT leads by 1.2% with a score of 26011. These GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few FPS of the RTX 5060 across all presets, making them viable alternatives for budget-conscious builders.

For Control specifically, the combination of a 5600X-class CPU and 5060-class GPU suggests that any of these rival pairings would maintain the same playability profile: Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p, but only Low settings at 4K. The deltaPct values are all within 1.2%, so the user experience would be virtually indistinguishable between these configurations.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Control at 60 FPS in most scenarios. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with the lowest being Ultra at 82 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution is equally accommodating, with Ultra maintaining 62 FPS and High reaching 71 FPS. For 4K gaming, the verdict is more restrictive: only the Low preset clears 60 FPS with 76 FPS, while Medium (54 FPS), High (48 FPS), and Ultra (42 FPS) all fall below the playable threshold.

The verdictByResolution data confirms this analysis by listing "Low" as the only playable setting at 3840x2160, while both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 list all four presets as playable. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra for 1080p (82 FPS) and 1440p (62 FPS), and Low for 4K (76 FPS). This means gamers with 1080p or 1440p monitors can enjoy maximum visual quality, while 4K users must compromise on fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal that the GPU plays a dominant role in Control's performance across all resolutions, but the CPU's contribution becomes more relevant at lower settings. At 1080p, the frame rate drops from 149 FPS on Low to 82 FPS on Ultra, a 45% reduction that is almost entirely attributable to GPU load. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 917 and max-threads score of 5588 indicate sufficient processing power to feed the GPU at these frame rates.

At 1440p, the GPU's influence grows slightly, with the same 45% reduction from Low (113 FPS) to Ultra (62 FPS). The CPU's 12 threads are not heavily taxed at this resolution, as the game's Action Adventure genre typically uses fewer threads. The 4K results show a similar pattern, with Low at 76 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS, again a 45% drop that underscores the GPU's primacy.

The scaling between resolutions at the same settings provides further insight. For example, Ultra at 1080p yields 82 FPS, Ultra at 1440p yields 62 FPS, and Ultra at 4K yields 42 FPS. This 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the same preset indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same way. The RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus width are adequate for the game's textures at all tested presets, confirming that raw compute power is the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 82 FPS. This provides the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness, and the data shows that even High (94 FPS) and Medium (106 FPS) offer higher headroom for demanding scenes.

For 2560x1440, Ultra remains the best choice with an average of 62 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. The min FPS for Medium at this resolution is 68, and while Ultra's min FPS is not listed, the average suggests it will occasionally dip below 60 FPS in intense moments. Gamers seeking a safer margin could choose High at 71 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that maintains 60 FPS, with an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset's min FPS of 46 and max of 62 indicate significant frame-time variance, making it unsuitable for consistent 60 FPS gameplay. The High preset (48 FPS) and Ultra preset (42 FPS) are clearly below the playable threshold, so 4K users must accept Low settings for a smooth experience.