Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination ranks 3,549th out of 3,720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 4.6th percentile of all configurations. This is a low-end result, indicating that this pairing is positioned far below the median experience for this title. The data shows a system that is fundamentally constrained, with the benchmark results consistently falling into ranges that would be considered marginal for smooth gameplay. The rank reflects a hardware pairing that struggles to maintain playable frame rates even at the most common resolution, and the measured FPS values across the board confirm this is a configuration for users willing to accept significant visual compromises.

FAQ

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest average FPS recorded in the measured data is 57 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that approaches a standard 60 FPS target, and it does so only by using the lowest visual preset.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested combinations?

A: It ranks 3,549th out of 3,720 tested combos, which puts it in the bottom 5% of all configurations tested for this game. This indicates that the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. When comparing the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, the performance falls dramatically (e.g., from 36 to 18 FPS on High settings), which is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, which is sufficient to feed the GPU at these low frame rates.

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

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 57 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers an average of 31 FPS. This represents a 26 FPS drop, or roughly a 45% reduction in performance, for the highest visual quality settings.

Q: Does the 4 GB VRAM of the RX 570 impact the results?

A: The data shows that performance degrades significantly at 4K, where the Ultra preset averages only 16 FPS. While the 4 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are factors, the extremely low frame rates at 3840x2160 across all settings suggest the GPU's raw compute power (5.095 TFLOPS) is the dominant limitation.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a playable experience?

A: The only measured configuration that provides a consistently playable frame rate is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 57 FPS. All other settings at 1080p fall below 40 FPS, and 1440p and 4K resolutions are not viable for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases, which is a clear indicator of the GPU's limited capabilities. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 57 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 43 FPS, a 14 FPS or approximately 25% reduction. Scaling further to 3840x2160 at Low yields only 29 FPS, which is a 28 FPS drop from the 1080p baseline.

This scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. On High settings, the average FPS goes from 36 at 1080p to 27 at 1440p and finally to 18 at 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic degradation, starting at 31 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 24 FPS at 1440p, and collapsing to 16 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K is substantial in every case, with the 4K results being roughly half the frame rate of the 1080p results.

The data points to a system that is heavily GPU-bound. The RX 570, with its 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, simply does not have the throughput to handle the pixel count at higher resolutions. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Ryzen 5 2600 with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, is not the limiting factor here; the consistent FPS drops track almost perfectly with the increase in pixel count, which is a hallmark of a graphics card that is saturated. The frame rates at 1440p and 4K are so low that they are not practical for gameplay, suggesting that this combo is effectively a 1080p-oriented configuration for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a complete matrix of average frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the results show a clear hierarchy: Low settings produce an average of 57 FPS, Medium yields 40 FPS, High delivers 36 FPS, and Ultra trails at 31 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p has a recorded minimum of 34 FPS and a maximum of 46 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but no catastrophic stutters. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 26 FPS, which is a significant margin that will be visible to the user.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are consistent. Low settings average 43 FPS, Medium averages 30 FPS with a minimum of 26 and a maximum of 35, High averages 27 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. At this resolution, even the Low preset is below the 60 FPS target, and the Ultra preset is barely above 20 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p is only viable for those willing to tolerate sub-30 FPS frame rates, and even then, the experience will be marred by frequent dips.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely unplayable. Low settings average 29 FPS, Medium averages 21 FPS with a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 24, High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. The frame rates at 4K are uniformly low, with no preset breaking the 30 FPS barrier. The Medium preset's minimum of 17 FPS suggests that frame pacing will be inconsistent, leading to a choppy experience. The data clearly shows that 4K is beyond the capabilities of this hardware combination in Control.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary performance driver in this combo, and the measured FPS data reflects its limits. The GPU has a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, running on the Polaris 20 chip with a GCN 4.0 architecture. It offers 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, which are modest numbers by contemporary standards. The 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p but becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its position. It achieves a percentile rank of 74 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,766. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, which scores 28,874 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X, which scores 28,580 (0.7% lower). This shows that the RX 570 sits in a narrow performance band, with the data indicating it is roughly equivalent to a mobile high-end part from a different era.

In Control, the GPU's raw compute power, rated at 5.095 TFLOPS FP32, is the limiting factor. The game's demands at 4K overwhelm the GPU, as shown by the 16 FPS average on Ultra settings. The VRAM capacity of 4 GB is also a concern, as modern games often require more memory for high-resolution textures. However, the primary issue is the sheer pixel throughput required at higher resolutions. The GPU's texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s are simply inadequate for 4K rendering in this title. The data suggests that the RX 570 is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver playable frame rates at lower settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 plays a supporting role in this combo, and its specifications are more than adequate for the frame rates the GPU can produce. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. It is built on the Zen architecture using a 12 nm process, and it features a 16 MB shared L3 cache. The memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface is standard for its generation.

The CPU's benchmark scores show it is a mid-range performer. It achieves a percentile rank of 75 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,484. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 21,440 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Xeon D-1746TER, which scores 21,635 (0.7% higher). The data shows the Ryzen 5 2600 is closely matched with these parts, indicating a consistent level of processing power.

In the context of Control, the CPU is not the bottleneck. The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 57, which is well below the CPU's potential maximum frame output. The Ryzen 5 2600's 12 threads are capable of handling the game's logic and physics at these frame rates. Even at 4K, where the GPU is struggling to produce 29 FPS on Low, the CPU has ample headroom. The single-thread performance, as indicated by a Geekbench single-core score of 1,154, is sufficient for the game's primary thread. The data suggests that the CPU is performing its role without constraining the GPU, and the performance ceiling is entirely dictated by the graphics card.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers an average of 57 FPS. This is the sole setting combination that approaches the 60 FPS target, and it is the recommended baseline for this hardware. The Low preset at 1080p is the only viable option for action-heavy sequences, as it provides the necessary frame rate headroom to avoid significant dips.

For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 is the next best option, averaging 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 FPS. This is a playable experience, though it may feel less responsive than the Low preset. The High and Ultra presets at 1080p, averaging 36 and 31 FPS respectively, are borderline playable but will be noticeable less smooth, especially in fast-paced combat scenarios. The data suggests that the visual fidelity gains from High and Ultra do not justify the frame rate loss when the Medium preset offers a better balance.

At 2560x1440, the data shows that no preset provides a consistently playable experience. The Low preset averages 43 FPS, which is below the preferred 60 FPS target, and the Ultra preset drops to 24 FPS. This resolution is not recommended for this combo, as the frame rates will negatively impact gameplay. The 4K resolution is entirely out of the question, with even Low settings averaging only 29 FPS. The recommendation is to stick to 1080p and use the Low preset for the best performance, or the Medium preset for a better visual experience at a modest frame rate cost. Any attempt to run higher resolutions or settings will result in a degraded experience that the hardware cannot support.