Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination delivers a specific performance profile in Control, and understanding where it sits relative to other hardware helps set expectations. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25,517 places it in the 78th percentile of all processors, while the GPU's average score of 15,290 puts it in the 58th percentile of all graphics cards. These are complementary components, but the data shows the GPU is the more likely constraint at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The recorded data from the database shows that the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 performs nearly identically to several other processors. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25,530, which is only 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25,550, also 0.1% higher. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25,485, which is 0.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25,446, which is 0.3% lower. These four rivals bracket the Ryzen 7 5700 with a maximum delta of just 0.3%, meaning in multi-threaded workloads, swapping between any of these five processors would yield virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Control.

For the graphics card, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 has an average score of 15,290, and its nearest rivals cluster tightly around that figure. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 scores 15,283, a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270, 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199, 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171, 0.8% lower. With deltas under 1%, any of these GPUs would produce similar average frame rates in Control at the same settings, though architectural differences in ray tracing and driver optimization may shift results in specific scenes. The RTX 2060 does include 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, which are not present in the GTX 580, so ray tracing performance would differ despite similar rasterized scores.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal which component carries the load in Control. At 1920x1080, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor because the CPU has ample headroom. The data shows 109.8 FPS at Low settings, 75.4 FPS at Medium, 65.9 FPS at High, and 61.3 FPS at Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 48.5 FPS, showing that graphical settings heavily influence performance at this resolution. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, can feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates at Low settings where CPU overhead is more exposed.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The frame rates drop to 81.1 FPS at Low, 56.8 FPS at Medium, 53.8 FPS at High, and 45.2 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra shrinks to 35.9 FPS, but the absolute values indicate that the GPU is now working much harder. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at High settings costs 12.1 FPS, while the transition from 1440p to 2160p at High settings costs another 18.0 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where each pixel increase demands more shading and texture throughput.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is almost certainly the sole bottleneck. The frame rates fall to 57.2 FPS at Low, 38.1 FPS at Medium, 35.8 FPS at High, and 32.8 FPS at Ultra. Interestingly, the Low preset at 4K achieves 57.2 FPS, which is close to the playable threshold of 60 FPS but still below it. The CPU's performance does not degrade meaningfully across resolutions because Control's CPU workload is tied to game logic and draw calls, which remain constant. The data indicates that the RTX 2060 cannot sustain 60 FPS at 4K even on Low settings, confirming the GPU as the limiting component at that resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide sufficient single-thread performance to avoid stalling the GPU, as shown by the near-linear scaling of frame rates with preset changes.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1080p High is 65.9 FPS, which exceeds the playable threshold of 60 FPS. The GPU is the limiting factor, but it has enough headroom to maintain smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The only playable preset at 1440p is Low, which achieves 81.1 FPS. Medium drops to 56.8 FPS, High to 53.8 FPS, and Ultra to 45.2 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 3840x2160 playable with this combination?

A: No. The highest recorded frame rate at 4K is 57.2 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall further, with 38.1, 35.8, and 32.8 FPS respectively. No preset at this resolution clears the playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in raw performance?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 15,290 is nearly identical to the GeForce GTX 580 at 15,283, the Radeon 680M at 15,270, the RTX 3050 OEM at 15,199, and the Radeon RX 7600 at 15,171. All deltas are within 0.8%, so these GPUs should deliver similar frame rates in Control under identical settings.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in Control?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,296 in PassMark single-thread, which places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. At 1080p Low, the combination reaches 109.8 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. The frame rate drops at higher resolutions are attributable to GPU load, not CPU limits.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems?

A: This CPU and GPU pair ranks 2,878 out of 3,720 tested combinations for Control. That places it in the lower 23% of all tested systems, which aligns with the GPU's 58th percentile score and the fact that 4K is not playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 2,878 out of 3,720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the bottom quarter of all configurations in the database, which is consistent with the individual component percentiles. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking is strong, but the GPU's 58th percentile drags the overall result down. The rank of 2,878 means that 842 tested combos perform worse in this specific game, while 2,877 perform better. Given that the RTX 2060 is an end-of-life product from the GeForce 20-series, this ranking makes sense: newer GPUs in the database, including the RTX 3050 OEM and RX 7600 that appear as rivals, offer comparable average scores but may have better driver optimizations for newer titles.

The data shows that at 1080p, this combo outperforms its overall rank suggests because it clears 60 FPS on all presets. At 1440p, it only clears 60 FPS on Low, and at 4K it fails all presets. The rank of 2,878 reflects an aggregate across all resolutions and settings, so systems that can handle 4K Ultra will naturally rank higher. For a builder targeting 1080p gaming, this rank is less concerning than the raw numbers suggest, but for 1440p or 4K, the GPU becomes a clear limitation.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on all four presets: Low at 109.8 FPS, Medium at 75.4 FPS, High at 65.9 FPS, and Ultra at 61.3 FPS. This is a fully playable configuration at 1080p, with Ultra providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset is playable, achieving 81.1 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with 56.8, 53.8, and 45.2 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The best result is Low at 57.2 FPS, which is close but still below playable. Medium, High, and Ultra yield 38.1, 35.8, and 32.8 FPS, which are not suitable for smooth gameplay.

The verdict by resolution confirms that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming. The GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Control at 1080p, but the 4K resolution demands more memory bandwidth and shader throughput than the RTX 2060 can provide. The CPU, with 8 cores and 16 threads, will not be a limiting factor at any resolution tested.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 61.3 FPS. This is the optimal configuration because it delivers the highest visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. The margin is slim at 1.3 FPS above the threshold, so players who prefer a larger buffer could drop to High at 65.9 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is technically playable.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 81.1 FPS. This is the best settings option at this resolution, as Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the playable threshold. The 81.1 FPS figure provides a 21.1 FPS margin, which is comfortable for most gameplay, but visual fidelity is reduced to the lowest preset.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The best recorded result is Low at 57.2 FPS, which is 2.8 FPS below the threshold. Players who insist on 4K would need to accept frame rates below 60 FPS or consider lowering the resolution. The database indicates no best settings for 4K because no preset meets the playable standard.

For a practical recommendation, the data points to 1080p Ultra as the primary target for this build, with 1440p Low as a fallback for users who prioritize resolution over detail. The system cannot handle 4K playable frame rates under any tested settings.