Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a robust Control experience, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p and 1440p across all tested presets, while 4K gaming is restricted to Low settings to maintain smooth frame rates. Benchmark results indicate this pairing is well-balanced for a 2019 action-adventure title, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance complementing the GPU's mid-range rasterization capabilities. The data shows a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor as resolution increases, but the combo remains viable for high-refresh-rate monitors at standard resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Control reveals a distinct performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves exceptional frame rates, starting with an average of 149 FPS on Low settings. Moving up the preset ladder, Medium settings yield an average of 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. High settings produce 94 FPS on average, while Ultra settings still deliver a highly playable 82 FPS. This 1080p performance profile indicates that the combo has substantial headroom, as even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by 22 frames.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably but remains firmly in playable territory. Low settings average 113 FPS, while Medium settings average 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. High settings drop to 71 FPS, and Ultra settings average 62 FPS, which is just 2 frames above the playable threshold. The 1440p results demonstrate that the RTX 5060's 8 GB GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus width are sufficient for this title, though the gap between Low and Ultra presets widens to 51 FPS, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to visual fidelity settings.

The 3840x2160 results tell a different story, as the combo struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at higher presets. Low settings average 76 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, while High settings average 48 FPS and Ultra settings average 42 FPS. The 4K data shows a 34 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, but the absolute numbers are too low for comfortable gaming above Low. The average FPS drop from 1080p Low (149 FPS) to 4K Low (76 FPS) represents a 49% reduction, underscoring the GPU's role as the primary bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and preset combination for this system?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 on Ultra settings provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, averaging 62 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which average 76 FPS. Medium settings drop to 54 FPS, High settings to 48 FPS, and Ultra settings to 42 FPS, all of which fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636, which is 0.2% higher than both the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, and 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE. This places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

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

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, which is 1.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT and 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for this game?

A: The measured data includes minimum FPS only for Medium settings. At 1920x1080, the minimum is 90 FPS; at 2560x1440, the minimum is 68 FPS; and at 3840x2160, the minimum is 46 FPS. These figures confirm that 1080p and 1440p remain fluid, while 4K Medium can experience stutter.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 49% average FPS drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low. The CPU's strong performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15236 and a single-core score of 1965, ensures it is not a bottleneck at any tested resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is clearly visible in the scaling data. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting up to 5.30 GHz, provides ample processing power for Control's physics and AI systems. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth contribute to consistent frame delivery. The CPU's PassMark multi-thread score of 28390 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15236 place it in the 79th percentile, indicating it can easily feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

The GPU, featuring 3840 shading units and a peak FP32 throughput of 19.18 TFLOPS, handles the rasterization load. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K. The RTX 5060's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with its mid-range positioning. When resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, the average FPS on Low settings drops from 149 to 76, a 49% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel throughput are the primary determinants of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains consistent frame generation.

The interplay between the two components is most evident when comparing preset scaling. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 67 FPS (149 to 82), while at 4K, the same preset difference is only 34 FPS (76 to 42). This compressed range at 4K suggests that the GPU is already saturated at Low settings, leaving little additional headroom for higher visual fidelity. The CPU's high single-thread score of 1965 in Cinebench R23 ensures that frame pacing remains stable, even when the GPU is under maximum load.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1665th out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 45% of all systems tested, a respectable position for a mid-range pairing. The CPU's individual ranking in the 79th percentile and the GPU's 72nd percentile suggest that the combo is slightly CPU-heavy, meaning the GPU is the more limiting component. This is consistent with the 4K performance data, where the GPU's memory subsystem becomes the bottleneck.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the CPU holds a marginal edge over the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, both of which have an average score of 27578 compared to the 7600X's 27636. The GPU, meanwhile, trails the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary by 0.8% and leads the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT by 1.2%. These narrow margins indicate that the combo's 1665th rank is driven more by the balance of the pairing than by any single component's dominance. For a game like Control, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this rank reflects solid 1080p and 1440p capability but limited 4K headroom.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control effectively. The benchmark data confirms that the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 across all four presets. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings average 82 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 62 FPS, which is just above the threshold and playable, though users seeking more headroom can drop to High settings for 71 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve playable frame rates, averaging 76 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combo is a strong 1080p and 1440p performer, but 4K gaming requires significant compromises in visual quality.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 82 FPS. This allows players to experience Control at maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, averaging 62 FPS. This is a tight margin, so players prioritizing consistency might prefer High settings at 71 FPS, but Ultra remains technically playable.

For 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, averaging 76 FPS. Medium settings fall to 54 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. Therefore, 4K users must accept Low settings to maintain the playable threshold.