Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a clear performance profile for Control: it is fully capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p with the right settings, while 4K requires significant compromises. The data indicates that this pairing is a solid mid-range option, with the CPU and GPU each playing distinct roles depending on the resolution and preset.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components helps contextualize where this combo sits in the hardware landscape. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, which scores 26402, a delta of -0.3% meaning the Ryzen 5 7600 is effectively on par. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is nearly identical with a score of 26274 (0.2% slower), while the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212 (0.4% slower). The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U is also within a hair, scoring 26187 (0.5% slower). In practice, for Control, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates, as the game is unlikely to differentiate between such close scores.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, placing it in the 57th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, which scores 15199, making the RX 7600 just 0.2% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15082 (0.6% faster than the RX 7600), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15063 (0.7% faster). Interestingly, the AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics scores 15270, meaning it is 0.7% faster than the RX 7600 in this benchmark. For Control, the RX 7600 and these rivals would produce very similar performance, with differences of less than one percent being imperceptible in actual gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 66.5, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 1080p are playable.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo if I want to stay above 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the best preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 61.6 FPS. At 1920x1080, you can use Ultra with an average of 66.5 FPS, which is the most demanding playable option.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and RX 7600?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average FPS is 63.1, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High, Medium, and Ultra presets at 4K all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 39, 41.1, and 35.5 respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct competitors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 scores 26324 on average, which is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i9-11900KF, and 0.5% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U. It is 0.3% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS. These differences are negligible in gaming.

Q: What is the GPU's performance ranking relative to all GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 sits in the 57th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores nearly identically at 15199.

Q: Does the game scale well from Low to Ultra settings?

A: The scaling is significant. At 1920x1080, performance drops from 117.8 FPS on Low to 66.5 FPS on Ultra, a reduction of 43.5%. At 2560x1440, it drops from 88 FPS on Low to 49.8 FPS on Ultra, a 43.4% reduction. At 3840x2160, it drops from 63.1 FPS on Low to 35.5 FPS on Ultra, a 43.7% reduction.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Control reveals a consistent pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and RX 7600 combination starts with a strong 117.8 FPS average on Low settings. Moving to Medium reduces performance to 84.9 FPS, a drop of 27.9%. High settings yield 76.7 FPS, which is 9.7% lower than Medium. Ultra settings bring the average down to 66.5 FPS, which is still 13.3% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This shows that 1080p is well within the comfort zone for this combo, even at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the same settings produce lower but still respectable numbers. Low settings average 88 FPS, which is 25.3% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 61.6 FPS, which is just 1.6 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating the edge of playability. High settings drop to 57.1 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. Ultra settings average 49.8 FPS, a 19.1% drop from High. The pattern shows that 1440p requires the Medium preset to stay at or above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes dramatically. Low settings average 63.1 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold but 28.3% lower than the 1440p Low result. Medium settings average 41.1 FPS, High settings average 39 FPS, and Ultra settings average 35.5 FPS. All three of these presets fall well below playable levels. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 34.9%, which is the largest single-setting jump across all resolutions, indicating that the game's medium preset introduces a significant load increase at this resolution.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 can run Control, but the playable configurations are clearly defined by resolution. At 1920x1080, all four tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, with an average FPS of 66.5. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium presets are playable, with Medium being the best at 61.6 FPS. High and Ultra fall short at 57.1 and 49.8 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, achieving 63.1 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it has headroom to spare even at the highest settings. At 1440p, it is playable but with less margin, requiring a medium preset. At 4K, it is only playable at the lowest settings, making it a less ideal choice for high-resolution displays. For a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this combination will provide a smooth experience in Control, but for 4K, users would need to accept significant visual compromises.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average FPS of 63.1. This is the only playable option at this resolution, and it provides a slim 3.1 FPS margin above the playable threshold. Any increase in settings to Medium drops the average to 41.1 FPS, which is a 34.9% reduction and clearly not playable.

For 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, achieving an average FPS of 61.6. This provides a modest 1.6 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset is also playable with 88 FPS, but Medium offers better visual quality while still maintaining smooth performance. High settings at 57.1 FPS and Ultra at 49.8 FPS are not recommended as they fall below the playable threshold.

For 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, with an average FPS of 66.5. This is the most demanding setting available and still maintains a 6.5 FPS margin above the playable threshold. The High preset yields 76.7 FPS, Medium yields 84.9 FPS, and Low yields 117.8 FPS, all of which are also playable. Ultra is the optimal choice for maximum visual fidelity at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination ranks 2545 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the 68.4th percentile of all tested combinations, indicating that it performs better than a majority of systems but is not in the top tier. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where both components are mid-range performers. The CPU's 78th percentile standing among all CPUs is stronger than the GPU's 57th percentile among all GPUs, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for Control. The rank of 2545 out of 3720 means there are 1175 combos that perform better and 2544 that perform worse, placing this system firmly in the upper-middle range of tested hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in Control. At 1920x1080, the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings is 51.3 FPS (from 117.8 to 66.5), indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance as settings increase. The CPU's role at this resolution is less demanding, as even at Low settings the system achieves 117.8 FPS, suggesting the CPU has headroom to spare.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern is similar, with performance dropping from 88 FPS on Low to 49.8 FPS on Ultra, a difference of 38.2 FPS. The GPU remains the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance at lower settings does not appear to be a bottleneck. At 3840x2160, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 27.6 FPS (from 63.1 to 35.5), but the GPU is still the dominant constraint. The fact that 4K Low only achieves 63.1 FPS, compared to 117.8 FPS at 1080p Low, highlights the GPU's increased workload at higher resolutions.

Across all resolutions, the GPU is the more important component for Control. The CPU, which ranks in the 78th percentile, is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at all tested settings. The GPU, ranked in the 57th percentile, is the component that determines whether the game runs at 60 FPS or not. This is particularly evident at 1440p and 4K, where dropping the GPU settings from Medium to Low is the difference between playable and unplayable performance. At 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to allow Ultra settings, but at higher resolutions, its limitations become apparent.