Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Control with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 covers three resolutions and four quality presets. The measurements show a clear progression: as resolution increases, average frame rates drop consistently across every settings tier.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 146.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium settings reach 106.8 FPS average, High settings hit 92.2 FPS average, and Ultra settings still maintain 83.7 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 62.7 FPS, indicating that the preset choice has a substantial impact on performance even when the resolution is modest.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages fall noticeably. Low settings average 114.2 FPS, Medium settings average 83.1 FPS, High settings average 68.7 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 59.8 FPS average. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 54.4 FPS, a slightly smaller spread than at 1080p but still significant. The Ultra preset at 1440p sits just below the 60 FPS threshold, which becomes a key consideration for playability.

At 3840x2160, the performance ceiling is much lower. Low settings average 73.9 FPS, Medium settings average 51.6 FPS, High settings average 47.1 FPS, and Ultra settings average 42.7 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 31.2 FPS, the narrowest range across all resolutions, suggesting that at this resolution the GPU is becoming the dominant limiting factor regardless of preset. No min or max frame time data is present in the measurements, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS values.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this database is 60 FPS average. Using that criterion, the optimal preset at each resolution is the most demanding one that still clears the bar.

At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 83.7 FPS. This leaves headroom above the threshold and delivers the highest visual quality available in the game at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, High is the best playable preset, averaging 68.7 FPS. Medium also qualifies at 83.1 FPS, and Low at 114.2 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual fidelity while remaining above the threshold. Ultra at 1440p averages 59.8 FPS, just 0.2 FPS below the 60 FPS line, so it is not classified as playable.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 73.9 FPS. Medium falls to 51.6 FPS, High to 47.1 FPS, and Ultra to 42.7 FPS. For 4K gaming, the user must accept Low settings to maintain smooth performance, since every higher preset drops below the threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Control, this pairing ranks 1753 out of 3720 tested combos. That places it in the 47th percentile of all recorded configurations, meaning roughly half of the tested combos perform better and half perform worse in this specific game.

The rank reflects the balance between the Ryzen 7 3700X and the RTX 5060. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all processors in the database, while the GPU sits at the 72nd percentile among all graphics cards. The game combo ranking is lower than either individual component percentile, which suggests that Control's performance with this pair is limited by factors beyond raw component strength, likely the interaction between the CPU's older Zen 2 architecture and the GPU's newer Blackwell design.

The measured FPS data reinforces this mid-pack positioning. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 83.7 FPS, which is strong but not exceptional. At 4K Low, it reaches 73.9 FPS, a respectable result for a high-resolution scenario. The ranking indicates that users should expect solid, playable performance at mainstream resolutions without expecting top-tier results.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how other processors would behave in this pairing. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 has an average benchmark score of 34222, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 3700X's 34260. The AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083, which is 0.5% lower. All of these CPUs are within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 7 3700X in overall benchmark performance, so swapping to any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon 860M has an average score of 26401, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 5060's 26331. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, which is 0.8% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% higher. These deltas are all within two percentage points, meaning any of these GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Control when paired with the same CPU.

The data suggests that users with any of these nearby components would experience essentially the same performance profile. The differences are small enough that they would likely be imperceptible in real gameplay, especially given that the measured FPS values across settings and resolutions vary by far more than these component deltas.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measurements reveal how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Control across the tested resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 146.4 at Low to 83.7 at Ultra, a 75% reduction in frame rate as settings increase. This wide spread indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, because the graphical load scales heavily with preset changes. The CPU has enough headroom at 1080p to feed the GPU effectively, but the GPU's workload grows substantially with each preset tier.

At 2560x1440, the range tightens slightly: Low averages 114.2 FPS and Ultra averages 59.8 FPS, a 47.6% reduction. The narrowing spread suggests that as resolution climbs, the GPU becomes more saturated and preset changes have a relatively smaller impact on the final frame rate. The CPU's role diminishes because the GPU is spending more time per frame on pixel work.

At 3840x2160, the range is the tightest: Low averages 73.9 FPS and Ultra averages 42.7 FPS, a 42.2% reduction. At this resolution, both CPU and GPU are under heavy load, but the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The fact that even Low settings at 4K cannot reach much above 74 FPS indicates that the resolution itself, rather than the preset, is the primary performance limiter.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset further clarifies the division of labor. At Low settings, 1080p averages 146.4 FPS, 1440p averages 114.2 FPS, and 4K averages 73.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K at Low is 72.5 FPS, a 49.5% reduction. At Ultra settings, 1080p averages 83.7 FPS, 1440p averages 59.8 FPS, and 4K averages 42.7 FPS. The drop at Ultra is 41.0 FPS, a 49.0% reduction. The nearly identical percentage drops across presets confirm that resolution scaling is consistent and GPU-bound, while preset scaling is also GPU-bound but with diminishing returns at higher resolutions.

The Ryzen 7 3700X with 8 cores and 16 threads provides sufficient CPU throughput for Control at all tested settings. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a multicore Geekbench score of 8899 and a single-core score of 1593, indicate it is not the limiting factor in any of these scenarios. The RTX 5060, with its 3840 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, determines the frame rate at every resolution and preset combination.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 83.7, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: High settings average 68.7 FPS, which is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution. Ultra averages 59.8 FPS, just below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 73.9 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra at 4K all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 51.6, 47.1, and 42.7 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to nearby CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 34260. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222 (0.1% lower), the AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i5-13450HX scores 34333 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H scores 34083 (0.5% lower). All are effectively equivalent.

Q: Which GPU rivals are closest to the RTX 5060?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401 (0.3% lower), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 (0.8% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011 (1.2% higher). Any of these would perform similarly in Control.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings average 146.4 FPS, while Ultra settings average 83.7 FPS. The difference is 62.7 FPS, meaning Ultra produces about 43% fewer frames per second than Low.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings choices.

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset. Ultra settings deliver 83.7 FPS average, which provides both high visual quality and smooth gameplay. This is the recommended configuration for the best balance of fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the system remains playable at High, Medium, and Low settings. High averages 68.7 FPS and is the best choice for users who want quality above 60 FPS. Ultra at 1440p averages 59.8 FPS, which is technically below the playable threshold but only by a fraction of a frame, so users who prioritize visual detail may still find it acceptable.

At 3840x2160, playability is limited to Low settings, which average 73.9 FPS. Users who want to play at 4K must accept reduced visual fidelity. Medium at 4K drops to 51.6 FPS, High to 47.1 FPS, and Ultra to 42.7 FPS, all of which fall short of the 60 FPS standard.

The verdict is clear: this combination is ideal for 1080p gaming at maximum settings, capable for 1440p gaming at high settings, and only viable at 4K with low settings. The RTX 5060 is the primary performance driver, while the Ryzen 7 3700X provides ample CPU support across all tested scenarios. Users targeting 4K should consider lower presets or accept frame rates below 60 FPS.