Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a solid performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data indicates that this pairing is capable of handling the game across a wide range of resolutions and settings, with the primary constraint appearing at 4K where only the Low preset maintains a consistent 60 frames per second. The benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, with the system comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold at lower resolutions and more demanding settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each sit within a narrow performance band relative to their closest competitors. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered, with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scoring 25530 (-0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scoring 25550 (-0.1% delta). On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446 (0.3% delta). This means that for CPU-bound tasks, users could expect nearly identical performance from any of these four processors, with the 5700 being statistically indistinguishable from its peers.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves an average benchmark score of 26331, landing in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals show a similar clustering pattern. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401 (-0.3% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421 (-0.3% delta), both essentially matching the RTX 5060's performance. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 (-0.8% delta), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011 (1.2% delta). The delta percentages suggest that in practical gaming scenarios, swapping the RTX 5060 for any of these alternatives would yield very similar frame rates, with the RX 6750 XT being the closest competitor in terms of raw score.

When considering the combined system, the CPU and GPU performance bands suggest that users with any of these alternative processors or graphics cards would experience nearly identical behavior in Control. The tight clustering of scores, all within 1.2% of each other, means that the choice between these components is unlikely to produce perceptible differences in gameplay. The system's overall performance is therefore representative of a broad class of mid-range hardware from both AMD and NVIDIA.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 82 FPS on Ultra settings, which is the highest preset available. The Ultra preset at this resolution delivers 82 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset runs at 106 FPS, High at 94 FPS, and Low at 149 FPS. The Ultra preset is the recommended choice here, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining a significant margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, which is just barely above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes Ultra the most demanding playable setting at this resolution. The Medium preset runs at 80 FPS, High at 71 FPS, and Low at 113 FPS. While Ultra is technically playable, the 62 FPS average leaves minimal headroom for demanding scenes, and users who prefer a more consistent frame rate might opt for High at 71 FPS. The data shows that 1440p Ultra is the edge of what this combination can handle at the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, which is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS barrier. The Medium preset falls to 54 FPS, High drops to 48 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 42 FPS. The verdict data explicitly identifies Low as the best playable setting at 4K, with an average of 76 FPS. This means that 4K gaming requires substantial visual compromises, and the step from Low to Medium represents a 22 FPS drop that pushes the system below the playability threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset maintains an average of 82 FPS at 1920x1080, making it the highest playable setting. The system also achieves 106 FPS on Medium and 94 FPS on High at this resolution.

Q: Can this system play Control at 4K with medium settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Only the Low preset, averaging 76 FPS, clears the threshold at 4K.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes it the most demanding playable preset at this resolution, though the margin is slim.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p on High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 on High settings, the system averages 94 FPS. At 2560x1440 on High settings, it averages 71 FPS. This represents a 23 FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same preset.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 4K?

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages only 42 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system does not record any resolution or preset combination at 4K above Low that reaches 60 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS values recorded for Medium settings?

A: For Medium settings, the data shows a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS at 1920x1080. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 68 FPS and the maximum is 92 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 46 FPS and the maximum is 62 FPS.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates that this PC can run Control, with the playability depending heavily on the chosen resolution. At 1920x1080, the system passes the 60 FPS threshold on every preset, with Ultra averaging 82 FPS, High at 94 FPS, Medium at 106 FPS, and Low at 149 FPS. The verdict data confirms that all four settings are playable at 1080p, with Ultra being the best setting since it offers the highest visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system also clears the 60 FPS threshold on all presets. The Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, which is the best playable setting according to the verdict data. High runs at 71 FPS, Medium at 80 FPS, and Low at 113 FPS. While Ultra is technically playable, the 62 FPS average suggests that users seeking more consistent performance might prefer High, which offers a 9 FPS improvement.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves playable performance, averaging 76 FPS. The verdict data explicitly lists Low as the only playable setting at 4K. Medium drops to 54 FPS, High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS. This means that 4K gaming is possible but requires significant visual compromises. The system's performance at 4K is the limiting factor, and users with 4K displays should expect to use Low settings to maintain a smooth experience. Overall, the combination handles Control well at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K being the only resolution that requires substantial settings reductions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 149 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this system. The Medium preset averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS. The High preset averages 94 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 82 FPS. The spread between the lowest and highest presets at 1080p is 67 FPS, demonstrating a significant scaling range.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 113 FPS, representing a 36 FPS drop from the same preset at 1080p. The Medium preset averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. The High preset averages 71 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 51 FPS, slightly narrower than at 1080p. The minimum values for Medium settings at 1440p show that the system can dip to 68 FPS, which is still above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, which is the only playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. The High preset averages 48 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 42 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 34 FPS, and the minimum recorded value of 46 FPS for Medium settings falls well below the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows that the transition from 1440p to 4K causes a much steeper performance decline than the transition from 1080p to 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1665 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the upper half of all tested configurations, though not in the top tier. The percentile ranking suggests that approximately 55% of tested combinations perform better, while 45% perform worse. This indicates that the system is a solid mid-range performer for this specific game, capable of handling most scenarios but not at the absolute highest level.

The rank of 1665 out of 3720 means that the combination is positioned in the middle of the performance spectrum. Given that the system achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all presets, it is clear that the ranking reflects the system's limitations at 4K rather than its overall capability. The 4K results, where only the Low preset clears 60 FPS, likely drag down the rank relative to systems that can handle higher settings at that resolution. The combination's performance at lower resolutions is strong, as evidenced by the average of 149 FPS at 1080p Low, which suggests that the system is well-balanced for most gaming scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU contributions change across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 149 FPS on Low settings, which indicates that the GPU is not the primary constraint at this resolution. The 82 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p shows that the GPU becomes more involved as settings increase, but the CPU still has headroom. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p represents a 45% performance drop, which is consistent with GPU-bound rendering as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset runs at 113 FPS, a 24% drop from the 1080p Low result. This suggests that the GPU is starting to become more of a limiting factor, as the resolution increase places more load on the rendering pipeline. The Ultra preset at 1440p runs at 62 FPS, which is a 24% drop from the 1080p Ultra result. The consistent percentage drop across presets when moving from 1080p to 1440p indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at these resolutions, with the CPU maintaining sufficient headroom.

The 4K results show a much steeper decline. The Low preset at 3840x2160 runs at 76 FPS, which is a 33% drop from the 1440p Low result. The Medium preset drops from 80 FPS at 1440p to 54 FPS at 4K, a 32.5% decline. This steeper drop at 4K indicates that the GPU is heavily constrained at this resolution, and the CPU is no longer the limiting factor. The fact that the 4K Medium preset has a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS shows significant frame time variance, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios at high resolutions. The data confirms that for Control, the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, with the CPU providing adequate support even at 1080p and 1440p.