Control

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the recorded data shows that High settings deliver an average of 68 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 76 FPS, and Low settings reach 107 FPS, but High remains the most demanding preset that maintains playability at this resolution. Ultra settings drop to 59 FPS, just one frame below the playable threshold, so the database classifies it as not viable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 81 FPS. Medium settings average 58 FPS, which falls short of the threshold, while High averages 51 FPS and Ultra averages 45 FPS. The best playable setting at this resolution is therefore Low, as no other preset clears 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low settings average 55 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The database records no playable settings for this resolution, meaning the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 cannot maintain smooth gameplay at 4K with any preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At 1920x1080, the GPU has enough headroom to push frame rates well above 60 FPS across most settings. The jump from Low to Medium costs 31 FPS (from 107 to 76), and from Medium to High costs another 8 FPS (from 76 to 68). This steep drop at lower resolutions suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU can feed frames faster than the RTX 2060 can render them at these lighter loads.

At 2560x1440, the pattern changes. Low settings average 81 FPS, but Medium drops to 58 FPS, a 23 FPS reduction. High settings then fall to 51 FPS, and Ultra to 45 FPS. The diminishing returns between High and Ultra (only 6 FPS) indicate that the GPU is nearing its architectural limits, while the CPU still has performance to spare. The gap between Low and Medium is the largest single-step drop, which points to the rendering pipeline becoming more GPU-bound as texture and shading complexity increase.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Even Low settings only reach 55 FPS, and the spread across presets is narrow: from 55 FPS at Low to 30 FPS at Ultra, a 25 FPS range. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, is unlikely to be the limiting factor at this resolution, as the pixel throughput demand overwhelms the RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus. The recorded data shows that resolution scaling has a larger impact than preset scaling, confirming that the GPU dictates performance at higher pixel counts.

Across all resolutions, the CPU's role is more prominent at 1920x1080, where frame rates exceed 100 FPS on Low settings, indicating that the processor can sustain high instruction throughput. However, the GPU becomes the decisive component as resolution increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra shrinking from 48 FPS at 1080p to 25 FPS at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 68, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings average 76 FPS, and Low settings average 107 FPS.

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

A: Low settings are the only preset that clears 60 FPS at this resolution, with an average of 81 FPS. Medium settings fall to 58 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 55 on Low settings, which does not reach the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra settings average 39, 35, and 30 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 average 59 FPS, which is one frame below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database therefore classifies it as not playable, even though it is close.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded?

A: The database only includes min and max values for Medium settings. At 1920x1080 Medium, the range is 65 to 88 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 49 to 66 FPS. At 3840x2160 Medium, the range is 33 to 45 FPS.

Q: Does lowering settings from High to Low provide a large FPS boost?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, Low settings average 107 FPS compared to 68 FPS on High, a 39 FPS increase. At 2560x1440, Low averages 81 FPS versus 51 FPS on High, a 30 FPS increase. At 3840x2160, Low averages 55 FPS versus 35 FPS on High, a 20 FPS increase.

The Verdict

The data indicates that this system can run Control at 1920x1080 with High settings, achieving an average of 68 FPS, which comfortably passes the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings are also viable at 76 FPS, and Low settings reach 107 FPS. However, Ultra settings at 1080p average 59 FPS, just missing the playable mark, so users should stick to High or below for a stable experience.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is more restrictive. Only Low settings clear 60 FPS, with an average of 81 FPS. Medium settings average 58 FPS, which is close but not playable according to the database threshold. High and Ultra settings average 51 and 45 FPS respectively, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at a playable frame rate with any preset. The best average is 55 FPS on Low, which still falls short of 60 FPS. The GPU's 6 GB memory and 192-bit bus are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this title.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination is a capable 1080p performer for Control, with headroom on Medium and Low settings. For 1440p, users must accept Low settings to maintain 60 FPS. 4K is not viable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full preset range shows a clear performance hierarchy. Low settings produce an average of 107 FPS, with no min or max values recorded. Medium settings average 76 FPS, with a recorded range of 65 to 88 FPS. High settings average 68 FPS, and Ultra settings average 59 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is the largest drop at 31 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are lower across the board. Low settings reach 81 FPS. Medium settings average 58 FPS, with a min of 49 and max of 66. High settings average 51 FPS, and Ultra settings average 45 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 23 FPS, which is the largest single-step reduction at this resolution, indicating a significant increase in GPU workload when moving past the lowest preset.

At 3840x2160, the results show the GPU struggling with the pixel count. Low settings average 55 FPS. Medium settings average 39 FPS, with a min of 33 and max of 45. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra settings average 30 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra is only 25 FPS, showing that even the lowest preset cannot overcome the resolution's demands.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min and max data across all resolutions, providing a useful reference point. At 1080p, the min of 65 FPS stays above the playable threshold, while at 1440p the min of 49 FPS dips below it. At 4K, the min of 33 FPS shows a substantial frame-time variance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2950 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places the system in the lower portion of the database, reflecting the GPU's mid-range positioning. The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile among all tested processors, indicating strong computational performance, but the GPU's 58th percentile among all tested GPUs is the limiting factor for gaming.

The rank of 2950 suggests that most other hardware combinations deliver higher frame rates in Control, particularly those with more powerful graphics cards. The CPU's high percentile does not compensate for the GPU's modest standing in the database, as Control is a visually demanding title that scales heavily with GPU performance.

Within the context of the database, this combo is closer to the bottom quartile than the top, which aligns with the measured FPS results. The 1080p High average of 68 FPS is playable, but the inability to handle 1440p above Low settings or 4K at all places this system in a niche for users who prioritize resolution over visual fidelity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are closely matched in average benchmark score. The Intel Core i5-14600T has an average score 0.1% higher, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.3% higher. These processors would behave similarly in terms of feeding the GPU, meaning the frame rates in Control would be nearly identical when paired with the same graphics card.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are equally close in average benchmark score. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 has a 0% delta, the AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is 0.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% higher. These GPUs would produce comparable frame rates in Control, with the RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600 offering a slight edge that could translate to a few extra FPS in the most demanding presets.

The practical implication is that swapping the CPU for any of these rivals would not meaningfully change the gaming experience in Control, as the GPU remains the bottleneck. Swapping the GPU for the RTX 3050 OEM or RX 7600 could push some presets over the 60 FPS threshold, but the delta is small enough that the overall verdict would remain similar. The GTX 580, being a much older architecture, would likely match the RTX 2060's performance in this title due to the benchmark scores aligning, though it lacks the same feature set.