Control

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 sits in a dense performance cluster, with its nearest rivals all within a narrow band of average scores. The Ryzen 9 6900HX posts an average score of 26,274, which is only 0.2% above the 7600's 26,324 average. The Ryzen 7 7435HS comes in at 26,402, a 0.3% margin below the 7600. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26,212, landing 0.4% behind, while the Ryzen 5 8540U at 26,187 is 0.5% behind. These deltas are effectively noise; any of these processors would deliver indistinguishable frame pacing in most gaming scenarios. The 7600's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it sits comfortably above the median, but its immediate competition shows that the performance envelope at this tier is extremely tight.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20,282 places it near a group of cards that are similarly matched. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20,480, just 1% higher. The RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% ahead at 20,534. Intel's Arc B570 posts 20,556, a 1.3% advantage, and the Arc A750 reaches 20,582, 1.5% higher. The 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms a clear majority of the field but is not a top-tier part. For Control specifically, any of these GPU alternatives would produce comparable frame rates, with the differences falling well within run-to-run variance.

The practical takeaway is that neither component is an outlier in its respective segment. The CPU's rivals are all mobile or previous-generation desktop parts, which speaks to how much performance density has shifted. The GPU's rivals include both professional and newer mainstream cards, indicating the 2070 SUPER remains relevant but faces stiff competition from newer architectures.

CPU and GPU Roles

Control's performance scaling across resolutions reveals a workload that leans heavily on the GPU at higher pixel counts. At 3840x2160, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: 66.4 FPS average at Low drops to 34.8 FPS at Ultra, a reduction of 31.6 FPS or roughly 48%. This steep drop shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed the graphics pipeline.

At 2560x1440, the spread narrows slightly. Low settings produce 100.1 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 57.1 FPS. The 43 FPS difference between the extremes indicates the GPU is still dominant, but the CPU begins to matter more as the resolution drops. The Medium preset at 73 FPS and High at 62.8 FPS show a predictable step-down pattern.

Moving to 1920x1080, the picture changes. Low settings hit 129.3 FPS average, and Ultra still manages 70.4 FPS. The 58.9 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is the largest of any resolution, but the absolute numbers are high enough that CPU limitations would only surface if the GPU were significantly faster. The data suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7600 is sufficient to keep the RTX 2070 SUPER fully occupied; the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and multi-thread score of 6,503 indicate strong per-core performance that avoids bottlenecking.

The resolution scaling tells a clear story: at 4K, the GPU is the bottleneck. At 1440p, the GPU still dominates but the balance shifts. At 1080p, the system is well balanced, with neither component consistently holding the other back. The recorded FPS values across presets show that settings changes have a larger impact at higher resolutions, which is typical for a title where visual effects scale with pixel count.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Control with this configuration covers three resolutions and four quality presets, producing twelve data points. The minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded, so only average frame rates are available for analysis.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows: Low settings yield 66.4 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. Medium drops to 50 FPS average, High falls to 41.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 34.8 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 16.4 FPS loss, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 8.8 FPS. The High to Ultra transition is the smallest step, at 6.4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the averages are more comfortable. Low settings produce 100.1 FPS, Medium achieves 73 FPS, High delivers 62.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 57.1 FPS. The 4K Low result of 66.4 FPS is actually higher than the 1440p Ultra result of 57.1 FPS, which indicates that preset selection matters more than resolution at these settings levels. The 1440p High preset just clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 2.8 FPS margin, while Ultra falls 2.9 FPS short.

At 1920x1080, the configuration performs strongly across all presets. Low settings reach 129.3 FPS, Medium hits 94.2 FPS, High manages 82.9 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 70.4 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS line, with the lowest result being Ultra at 70.4 FPS, which is 10.4 FPS above the threshold. The spread from Low to Ultra is 58.9 FPS, demonstrating that Control's settings have a significant impact on performance even at the least demanding resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 2070 SUPER handles 1080p with ease, manages 1440p with some preset compromises, and requires Low settings at 4K to maintain playable frame rates.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings are Ultra, which runs at 70.4 FPS average. This is the recommended configuration for a full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: High at 62.8 FPS, Low at 100.1 FPS, and Medium at 73 FPS. The best playable settings are High, which just barely clears 60 FPS. Ultra falls short at 57.1 FPS, so it should be avoided if frame rate consistency is the priority.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, achieving 66.4 FPS average. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 34.8 FPS. Players targeting 4K will need to accept Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot, 1440p High is playable but close to the line, and 4K requires significant compromises. The system is capable of running Control at acceptable frame rates in most scenarios, but the 4K Ultra experience is not viable.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2,131 out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control. That places it in the 57th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a majority of configurations but sits below the top tier. The rank reflects a balanced pairing: the CPU is strong enough to avoid holding back the GPU, and the GPU is capable enough to deliver playable frame rates at mainstream resolutions.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is not at the high-end, it is far from the bottom of the field. The 1,589 combinations ranked below it include systems with weaker GPUs or CPUs that create bottlenecks. The 1,130 combinations ranked above it likely feature faster GPUs or newer architectures. For a mid-generation pairing, this rank is respectable.

The CPU's 78th percentile standing and the GPU's 65th percentile standing are roughly consistent with the overall combo rank. The CPU is the stronger component relative to its peers, which means future GPU upgrades could push this system higher in the rankings without changing the processor.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080. At that resolution, Ultra settings produce an average of 70.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra falls short at 57.1 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra drops to 34.8 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gameplay?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings are the only playable preset, delivering 66.4 FPS average. Medium at 50 FPS, High at 41.2 FPS, and Ultra at 34.8 FPS all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER scores 20,282 on average. The Quadro M4000M is 1% higher, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% higher, the Arc B570 is 1.3% higher, and the Arc A750 is 1.5% higher. All are within a narrow performance band.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 a bottleneck for this GPU in Control?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the system reaches 129.3 FPS on Low settings, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. The CPU's performance percentile of 78 among all processors supports this.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with High settings?

A: The recorded average is 62.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by a small margin. Low settings at 1440p reach 100.1 FPS, and Medium hits 73 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank against all tested combos in Control?

A: It ranks 2,131 out of 3,720 combinations, placing it in the upper half of tested systems. The CPU and GPU are both above the 50th percentile in their respective categories.