Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination presents a specific performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data indicates a system that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but requires careful settings management at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and provides clear guidance on what to expect.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on aggregate benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X sits in a tight cluster of competing processors. Its average benchmark score of 27578 is matched exactly by the Intel Core i5-12600K, showing a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is nearly identical with a score of 27535 (0.2% slower), while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is marginally faster at 27636 (-0.2% delta from the 5700X's perspective). The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, a mobile part, also lands nearby at 27507 (0.3% slower). In practical terms for this game, a user swapping between these CPUs would see negligible differences in frame pacing, as the 5700X's performance is effectively a statistical tie with all of them.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060’s average benchmark score of 26331 places it alongside some unexpected rivals. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401 (0.3% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421 (0.3% faster), though these are integrated and entry-level discrete parts respectively, suggesting the 5060's average is pulled by diverse workloads. More relevant comparisons are the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at 26553 (0.8% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT at 26011 (1.2% slower). For Control, the RTX 5060 should deliver frame rates very close to what these Radeon cards would produce, with the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary being the closest performance peer.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Control, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 5060 achieves a combo rank of 1665 out of 3720 total tested configurations. This places the system in the 55th percentile of all tested combos, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of other pairings. This mid-pack ranking is logical given the hardware: the CPU is a strong 8-core part (79th percentile among all CPUs), and the GPU is a solid mainstream performer (72nd percentile among all GPUs). The rank suggests that while this combo is not at the top tier of enthusiast rigs, it sits comfortably in the upper-middle range of what people are actually using to play this game, offering a balanced experience that edges out many older or less capable pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this system handles Control across three resolutions and four settings presets. The data is measured, not estimated.

At 1920x1080, the system is never challenged. The lowest average FPS recorded is 82 FPS on the Ultra preset. The Low preset produces an average of 149 FPS, High produces 94 FPS, and Medium produces 106 FPS. The only min/max data available in this resolution is for Medium, which shows a min of 90 FPS and a max of 122 FPS, indicating very consistent frame delivery without significant drops.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows more variation. The Ultra preset still clears 60 FPS with an average of 62 FPS. The High preset averages 71 FPS, Medium averages 80 FPS, and Low averages 113 FPS. The Medium preset again shows detailed min/max figures of 68 FPS and 92 FPS respectively, demonstrating that even at this higher resolution, the frame time variance is controlled and playable.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to struggle with higher settings. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 42 FPS, and High is only slightly better at 48 FPS. Medium averages 54 FPS, with a min of 46 FPS and a max of 62 FPS. The only setting that comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold is Low, which achieves an average of 76 FPS. The data clearly shows a steep performance cliff between Low and Medium at 4K.

The Verdict

The verdict is clear: this PC can run Control successfully, but the definition of "success" depends entirely on the target resolution. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. Benchmark results indicate that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—achieve average FPS above 60, with the best settings being Ultra at 82 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the system also passes the 60 FPS test across the board. All presets are playable, and the best settings are Ultra with an average of 62 FPS. This resolution offers a great balance of visual fidelity and performance, with a small but acceptable margin above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Only the Low preset is playable, achieving an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 54 FPS, and High and Ultra are not viable at 42 and 48 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, users would need to significantly lower graphical expectations to maintain smooth gameplay.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with high settings?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 48, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves a playable average of 76 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it is the most demanding setting that still maintains an average of 62 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-12600K?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K are exact performance matches in the aggregate benchmark data, both scoring 27578 with a 0% delta.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 significantly faster than the RX 6750 XT?

A: No, the difference is minimal. The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, making the RTX 5060 1.2% faster in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 149, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Does the frame rate drop below 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: No. The lowest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 82 on the Ultra preset. The min FPS recorded at 1080p Medium is 90, which is still well above the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users prioritizing a consistent 60+ FPS experience, the following settings are the most demanding presets that meet the target.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, yielding an average of 82 FPS. There is headroom to spare, but Ultra provides the maximum visual quality without compromising the frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. This is a tighter margin, but it still meets the playability standard. Users who prefer a larger buffer could drop to High for 71 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, producing an average of 76 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that clears 60 FPS, and it does so with a comfortable margin. Medium falls below the threshold at 54 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling in Control reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU load shifts across resolutions. The data shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU's role remains relatively constant.

At 1920x1080, the system has significant headroom. The GPU is not fully stressed, allowing the CPU to feed frames efficiently. The difference between Low (149 FPS) and Ultra (82 FPS) is 67 FPS, a drop of 45%, which is primarily a GPU workload increase. The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is more than adequate for this task.

At 2560x1440, the GPU workload increases. The gap between Low (113 FPS) and Ultra (62 FPS) is 51 FPS, a 45% drop, similar to 1080p. However, the absolute FPS values drop, indicating the GPU is starting to hit its limits. The CPU still keeps up, as the scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The performance cliff is steep, with Low (76 FPS) being the only playable setting. The drop from Low to Medium (54 FPS) is 22 FPS, and from Medium to Ultra (42 FPS) is another 12 FPS. This non-linear degradation is a classic sign of the GPU exhausting its memory bandwidth and processing power. The CPU is no longer the bottleneck; the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with higher presets. The CPU's performance is consistent across resolutions, confirming that the GPU dictates the playable settings at higher pixel counts.