Control

Control is an Action Adventure title that stresses both the CPU and GPU, and the recorded measurements for this combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system has enough headroom to run the game at its highest preset while staying above the 60 FPS threshold, but at higher resolutions the demands of the game quickly outpace the graphics card. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming with maximum settings, with a fallback to medium settings at 2560x1440 for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, only the lowest preset keeps the frame rate above the playable threshold, and even then the margin is slim. The benchmark results are taken from direct measurements, and the following sections break down the optimal settings, the balance of CPU and GPU load, and how this hardware compares to other tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 66 frames per second. This is the highest quality setting available in the recorded data, and it clears the playable threshold by 6 frames. The High preset also remains above 60 FPS with an average of 74.5, while Medium reaches 81.9 and Low reaches 119.7. The measured data shows that all four presets at 1080p are playable, but Ultra is the recommended choice because it delivers the maximum visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS line.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, which produces an average of 64.7 frames per second. The High preset at this resolution falls to 55.1, which is below the playable threshold, and Ultra drops further to 49. The Low preset reaches 90.9, but the best balance of quality and performance is Medium, since it is the highest setting that still clears 60 FPS. The 4.7 frame margin at Medium is not large, but it is sufficient for a stable experience based on the averages.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 60.6 frames per second. This is a very narrow margin of just 0.6 frames above the threshold, meaning any variation in scene complexity could push the frame rate below 60. The Medium preset at 4K falls to 40.8, High drops to 37.1, and Ultra is the lowest at 36. For 4K gaming, Low is the only viable option according to the data, and even then it is borderline.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale significantly across presets, from 119.7 at Low down to 66 at Ultra, which indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at this resolution. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X with 6 cores and 12 threads, has sufficient headroom in this title, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower presets where the graphics card is less stressed. The single-thread performance of this processor is strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1965, and the multi-core score of 15236 suggests it can handle the game's threading demands without becoming a bottleneck at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between Low and Ultra is less dramatic in percentage terms but still shows the GPU taking on more load. The frame rate drops from 90.9 at Low to 49 at Ultra, a reduction of 41.9 frames, which is a larger absolute drop than at 1080p. This is consistent with the GPU being the dominant factor, as the increased pixel count and higher preset settings place more strain on the RTX 2060 SUPER. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory are adequate for 1440p, but the rendering workload at High and Ultra exceeds what the card can deliver at 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost entirely the limiting component. The frame rates across presets range from 60.6 at Low to 36 at Ultra, and even the Low preset barely reaches the playable threshold. The CPU's role at 4K is minimal, as the graphics card is saturated by the pixel count and cannot push higher frame rates regardless of CPU capability. The recorded data shows that the CPU percentile ranking of 79 among all tested processors and the GPU percentile ranking of 62 among all tested graphics cards place this combo in a position where the graphics card is the weaker link at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at the same preset illustrates this: at High, the frame rate drops from 74.5 at 1080p to 55.1 at 1440p and then to 37.1 at 4K, showing a consistent GPU-bound behavior.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1080p Ultra is 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at 1080p, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, clear the threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the best choice at 1440p, with an average of 64.7 FPS. High falls to 55.1 and Ultra drops to 49, both below the 60 FPS threshold, while Low runs at 90.9 but offers lower visual quality.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: 4K is only possible at Low settings, which achieves an average of 60.6 FPS. The margin is extremely thin, just 0.6 frames above the threshold, so Medium at 40.8, High at 37.1, and Ultra at 36 are not playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to nearby alternatives?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, both at 27578. It is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27712 and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 27535.

Q: How does the GPU compare to nearby alternatives?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. It is 0.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189, 1.5% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 18373, and 1.6% lower than the Intel Arc A770M at 18383.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average at 1080p Medium is 81.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a comfortable margin for gameplay.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Control at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, as the measured average of 66 FPS exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data also shows that all lower presets at 1080p run above 60 FPS, with High at 74.5, Medium at 81.9, and Low at 119.7, so there is substantial flexibility for users who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity. At 2560x1440, the system can run the game at Medium settings with an average of 64.7 FPS, which is playable but with a smaller margin. The High preset at 1440p falls short at 55.1, and Ultra is not viable at 49. At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach the threshold, with an average of 60.6 FPS, which is technically playable but leaves no room for frame rate drops. Overall, the combination of the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 2060 SUPER is a solid 1080p Ultra performer, a capable 1440p Medium system, and a marginal 4K Low setup.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X sits very close to several other processors in the database. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has an average score of 27578, which is 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i5-12600K also scores 27578, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, 0.4% lower. These four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control, so any of them paired with the same GPU would produce similar frame rates in scenarios where the CPU is the limiting factor, such as lower resolutions and lower presets.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average score of 18093. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile scores 18159, which is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, 1.6% higher. These GPU alternatives would perform within a very narrow band of the RTX 2060 SUPER in game benchmarks, meaning the measured frame rates in Control would be very close, with the differences being within a few percent. Users with any of these GPUs paired with a similar CPU can expect comparable results to the figures recorded for this combo.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2589 out of 3720 tested combinations in the database for Control. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, near the 30th percentile of all tested combos, which is consistent with the GPU being a mid-range part from a previous generation. The CPU is a strong contributor, ranking in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, but the GPU's 62nd percentile ranking among all GPUs drags the combined performance down. The rank of 2589 out of 3720 indicates that while this system can play Control at 1080p Ultra and 1440p Medium, a significant number of tested combinations achieve higher frame rates at the same settings. The data shows that the bottleneck at higher resolutions is the GPU, and users looking to improve performance in Control would benefit most from a graphics card upgrade rather than a CPU change.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded average frame rates are 60.6 at Low, 40.8 at Medium, 37.1 at High, and 36 at Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 19.8 frames, which is the largest single step at this resolution, while the difference between High and Ultra is only 1.1 frames, indicating that the Ultra preset adds little visual cost relative to High but is still far below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 90.9 at Low, 64.7 at Medium, 55.1 at High, and 49 at Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is 26.2 frames, and from Medium to High is 9.6 frames, while High to Ultra drops by 6.1 frames. The Medium preset is the only one above 60 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High is significant enough that High is not recommended.

At 1920x1080, the averages are 119.7 at Low, 81.9 at Medium, 74.5 at High, and 66 at Ultra. All presets are above 60 FPS, with Low providing nearly double the frame rate of Ultra. The scaling from Medium to High is 7.4 frames, and from High to Ultra is 8.5 frames, showing a gradual reduction in performance as quality increases. The minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded in the database, so all analysis is based on average frame rates, which are sufficient to determine the playable settings at each resolution.