Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, but 4K requires compromises. The data shows this pairing is well-balanced for the game's demanding action sequences, with the CPU providing ample headroom and the GPU acting as the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 42.8, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K option is Low settings, which achieves 72.5 FPS average.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?

A: The verdict data shows 2560x1440 is the sweet spot, as all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS. At Ultra settings, it averages 61.3 FPS, while at 1920x1080 Ultra, it reaches 82.4 FPS.

Q: How much performance difference is there between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the gap is substantial: Low averages 147.1 FPS versus 82.4 FPS on Ultra, a difference of roughly 64.7 FPS. At 3840x2160, the same comparison shows 72.5 FPS versus 42.8 FPS, a gap of 29.7 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. As resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at High settings, average FPS drops from 95 to 49.7, a 47.7% reduction, which points to GPU-bound scaling.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1704 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the upper half of all tested hardware pairings.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of these components?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a launch MSRP of $249, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 shifts dramatically as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence on frame pacing, but the data reveals that even at this resolution, the GPU scaling dominates. Moving from Low to Ultra at 1080p, the average FPS drops from 147.1 to 82.4, a 44% reduction that reflects the GPU's workload increasing with each preset tier.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The High preset averages 70.7 FPS, while Ultra drops to 61.3 FPS, a relatively modest 13.3% penalty for the highest quality settings. This suggests the RTX 5060 still has enough headroom to handle the increased pixel count without collapsing, but the scaling curve is flattening compared to 1080p.

The 3840x2160 results confirm the GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K High, the average FPS is 49.7, which is 29.7% lower than the 1440p High result of 70.7 FPS. The jump to Ultra at 4K produces 42.8 FPS, meaning the GPU's rendering load at this resolution and preset combination exceeds its capabilities for smooth 60 FPS gameplay. The CPU's role at 4K is largely relegated to feeding the GPU, and given the 5800XT's strong multi-threaded scores — 23794 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 28053 in Passmark multithread — it is unlikely to be the bottleneck.

The preset scaling at each resolution reinforces this analysis. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 64.7 FPS, at 1440p it is 51 FPS, and at 4K it narrows to 29.7 FPS. This diminishing gap at higher resolutions indicates the GPU is hitting its raw performance ceiling, whereas the CPU has more influence at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher and per-frame CPU time becomes a larger percentage of total frame time.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 delivers playable performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 147.1 FPS, Medium drops to 107.9 FPS, High settles at 95 FPS, and Ultra maintains 82.4 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margin, making 1080p the most flexible resolution for this combo.

The 2560x1440 results show a step down but remain fully playable. Low averages 112.3 FPS, Medium reaches 78.3 FPS, High hits 70.7 FPS, and Ultra lands at 61.3 FPS. The Ultra preset barely clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, which means players who want to max out settings at 1440p will get playable performance but with less headroom for demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 72.5 FPS, which is playable. Medium drops to 54.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. High averages 49.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42.8 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K is playable, and even that result has a narrower margin than the 1440p Ultra number. The data shows a clear drop-off from Medium upward at 4K, with each preset tier costing roughly 5-7 FPS on average.

The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the dataset, so all analysis relies on average FPS figures. The absence of min/max data means frame time consistency cannot be assessed, but the averages indicate that the combo is stable enough for playable performance at the settings where it clears 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's nearest CPU rivals are close in average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29868, a 0% delta from the 5800XT's 29879 average. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3% slower than the 5800XT. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, which is 0.6% faster. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the RTX 5060.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060's nearest rivals show similar performance parity. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, which is 0.3% slower than the RTX 5060's 26331 average. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, which is 0.8% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, which is 1.2% faster.

For builders considering alternatives, swapping the CPU to any of these near-identical rivals would not meaningfully change the measured FPS in Control. The GPU alternatives are equally close, with the RX 6750 XT being the only one that edges ahead, and even then by just 1.2%. This suggests that the RTX 5060's performance tier is tightly clustered, and the specific model chosen within this range will have minimal impact on the game's frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1704 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 46% of tested hardware pairings perform better while 54% perform worse.

The rank reflects a balanced mid-range setup. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to produce a system that is capable but not top-tier. The ranking data suggests that while this combo handles Control well at 1080p and 1440p, there are many other configurations that achieve higher frame rates, particularly those with more powerful GPUs for 4K play.

The 1704 rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 82.4 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional for a modern mid-range GPU. The 4K results, where only Low settings are playable, pull the overall ranking down relative to combos that can handle higher presets at that resolution.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on your resolution target. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 82.4 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo is most comfortable, offering full visual fidelity with headroom to spare.

At 2560x1440, every preset also clears 60 FPS, including Ultra at 61.3 FPS. This is the best balance of visual quality and performance, though the Ultra margin is thin. Players who want to ensure consistent frame rates during intense combat might prefer High settings at 70.7 FPS for extra headroom.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 72.5 FPS. Medium (54.9 FPS), High (49.7 FPS), and Ultra (42.8 FPS) all fall short of the 60 FPS threshold. If 4K is a priority, this combo will require dropping to Low settings, which still provides a smooth experience but sacrifices most of the visual enhancements that make Control's surreal environments shine.

The final assessment: this combination is a strong 1080p and 1440p performer for Control, with the GPU being the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU provides ample headroom across all tested settings, and the overall ranking of 1704 out of 3720 confirms a capable mid-range gaming system that handles this game well at mainstream resolutions.