Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a performance profile in Control that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The measured data shows a system that is decisively capable at 1080p, comfortably playable at 1440p with the right settings, and only fully fluid at 4K when using the Low preset. The following analysis breaks down the raw numbers, contextualizes them against nearby hardware, and provides clear guidance on the optimal settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a complete grid of average frame rates, with minimum and maximum values recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1920x1080, performance is robust across the board. The Low preset produces an average of 130 FPS, which is the highest score recorded in this entire dataset. Moving to Medium drops the average to 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 106, indicating consistent frame pacing. The High preset averages 82 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still holds an average of 71 FPS. This shows headroom at 1080p, as even the most visually demanding preset clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a comfortable margin of 11 frames.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates fall by a predictable margin. The Low preset averages 98 FPS, a 32 FPS drop from the 1080p result. Medium averages 70 FPS, with minimum 59 and maximum 80, placing the lower bound of the recorded frame range just one frame below the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 62 FPS, which is still above the playability line, but the Ultra preset drops to an average of 54 FPS, which is not sufficient for a consistently smooth experience. The data shows that at 1440p, the system has three viable presets, with High being the best playable option.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly due to the increased pixel load. The Low preset is the only one that maintains a playable average, scoring 66 FPS. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS, with minimum 40 and maximum 54, while the High preset averages 42 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 36 FPS. None of the higher presets at 4K come close to the 60 FPS threshold, with the gap between the Low and Medium presets being 19 frames, illustrating the steep cost of higher visual fidelity at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, which scores 26402, a mere 0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX is nearly identical in performance, with a score of 26274 and a delta of 0.2%. On the other side of the coin, the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, which is 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, which is 0.5% lower. In practical terms, any of these processors would produce essentially identical frame rates in Control, as the differences in their synthetic scores are within the noise of benchmarking.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. The closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, with a score of 16129, which is 0.7% higher. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 sits at 15852, also 1% lower. Finally, the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, which is 2.1% lower. The delta between the RX 9060 and the RTX 3060 Ti is so small that in real-world gaming, the two cards would perform almost interchangeably. The data indicates that the RX 9060 is a strong performer, positioned just ahead of the RX 7700 and R9 370X by a single percentage point.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this game, a pattern that becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more headroom, allowing the GPU to produce high frame rates even at the Ultra preset, which averages 71 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p results in a 59 FPS difference (130 to 71), showing that the graphics card is responsible for the majority of the performance swing.

When moving to 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and the frame rate at the High preset drops to 62 FPS, a 24% reduction from the 1080p High result of 82 FPS. This scaling shows the GPU's influence; the CPU is not being pushed as hard, as evidenced by the smaller delta between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p, which is 44 FPS (98 to 54). The data suggests that the CPU is capable, but the GPU is the limiting factor in this configuration.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role is even more dominant. The Low preset averages 66 FPS, while the Ultra preset is only 36 FPS, a 30 FPS spread. The fact that the Low preset at 4K is able to hit over 60 FPS while the High preset drops to 42 FPS shows that the RX 9060's memory bandwidth and compute units are being saturated by the higher pixel count. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the limiting factor in this game; the scaling patterns align with a GPU-bound scenario at every resolution.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Control, but the playable experience depends entirely on the chosen resolution and settings. The verdict is clear: at 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all four presets, including Ultra, which averages 71 FPS. This makes 1080p the resolution where the user has the most freedom to maximize visual quality without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on three presets: Low (98 FPS), Medium (70 FPS), and High (62 FPS). The Ultra preset falls short at 54 FPS, so users should avoid it if they require a locked 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on the Low preset, which averages 66 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below the 60 FPS threshold, with scores of 47, 42, and 36 FPS, respectively. The verdict is that 4K gaming is possible, but only with the most aggressive graphical compromises.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the recommended setting for users who want the best visuals at this resolution. At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is High, scoring an average of 62 FPS. While Medium is also viable, High provides an additional 8 frames per second of visual detail. At 3840x2160, the only playable option is Low, which averages 66 FPS. The data shows that this is the only settings level that reaches the 60 FPS threshold at 4K, making it the definitive choice for a fluid experience with this combination.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + AMD Radeon RX 9060 run Control at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low, Medium, and High presets exceed 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset averages 66 FPS.

Q: What is the highest playable settings at 1440p?

A: The High preset is the most demanding playable option at 2560x1440, with an average frame rate of 62 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution averages 54 FPS and falls short of the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to the Ultra preset at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 averages 130 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 71 FPS. This represents a 59 FPS difference, meaning low is approximately 83% faster than Ultra.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: The minimum frame rate for the Medium preset at 2560x1440 is 59 FPS. This is the only recorded minimum that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, though the average remains at 70 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in Control?

A: The performance is virtually identical. The RX 9060 has a benchmark score of 16014, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, a 0.7% difference. In practical terms, both cards would produce nearly the same frame rates in Control.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4 Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset is 36 FPS. This is 24 frames below the playable threshold, making the Ultra settings not viable at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 2152nd out of 3720 tested hardware combinations for Control. This places the configuration in the top 58% of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the performance data: the system is not a top-tier unicorn build, but it is far from a low-end performer. The 59th percentile of all GPUs and 78th percentile of all CPUs suggests a balanced pairing, though the GPU is the weaker link in the chain. The data shows that for this game, the combo is a solid mid-pack contender, capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings, but it does not reach the same heights as the highest-performing systems in the database.