Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 pairing delivers a solid 1080p experience in Control, but the data shows clear limitations at higher resolutions and demanding presets. This combination ranks 1305th out of 1636 tested combos for this game, placing it firmly in the lower-middle tier of the benchmark database. The measured frame rates indicate that the system is capable of smooth gameplay, but only when settings and resolution are managed carefully, with the gap between Low and Ultra presets widening significantly as pixel count increases.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves high frame rates. At Low settings, it averages 108.3 FPS, and even at High settings, it maintains 70.4 FPS. At 2560x1440, performance drops to a 52 FPS average on High, and at 3840x2160, it falls below 40 FPS on most presets.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 1579. Its average benchmark score is 19616, which places it 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (19508) and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F (19485). It trails the Intel Core i5-1345U (19691) by 0.4%.

*Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Control at 4K?*

A: The Radeon RX 6600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured results show that at 3840x2160, even the Medium preset only averages 40.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32.1 FPS, indicating that both memory bandwidth and raw compute are limiting factors at this resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 83 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 44.8 FPS. This represents a significant 38.2 FPS drop, or roughly a 46% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 25235. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 25120, which is 0.5% lower. The data shows these two GPUs are effectively tied in overall synthetic performance.

Q: Is the CPU's multi-threaded performance a bottleneck in this game?

A: The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186. Given that the GPU’s performance at 1080p Low (108.3 FPS) is substantially higher than at 1080p Ultra (58.3 FPS), the data suggests the game is primarily GPU-limited at higher settings, while the CPU’s capabilities are sufficient to drive high frame rates when the GPU load is lower.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1305 out of 1636 tested combinations places it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems for Control. This ranking indicates that a significant majority of other hardware pairings in the database achieve higher average frame rates. The position is not surprising given the mid-range positioning of both components. The Ryzen 5 2600 is an older 2000-series part, and the RX 6600, while capable, is not a high-end card. The data shows that this pairing will require users to make compromises on visual fidelity to maintain playable frame rates.

The rank suggests that while the system is not a top performer, it is far from being the weakest. It outperforms 331 other tested combos, which provides context that the hardware is functional and can run the game, but it will not excel in demanding scenarios like 4K Ultra. Users should view this ranking as a guide for expectations: this is a mainstream setup that prioritizes affordability and 1080p gameplay over high-refresh-rate or high-resolution experiences. The measured FPS data reinforces this, showing that the combo’s sweet spot is 1080p with medium-to-high settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen+ architecture, manufactured on a 12 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and single-core score of 1579 indicate a balanced performance profile. In Control, a game that benefits from both multi-threaded rendering and single-threaded physics, this CPU provides a solid foundation.

The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU. The benchmark results show that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 108.3 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not severely bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions and settings. However, as the resolution increases to 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, with frame rates dropping to 32.1 FPS at Ultra, while the CPU's workload relative to the GPU decreases. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs indicates it is a stronger performer relative to its peers than the GPU is, which has a percentile rank of 69 against all GPUs. This suggests that in this pairing, the GPU is more likely to be the performance ceiling in GPU-intensive scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear scaling pattern. The Low preset achieves an average of 108.3 FPS, which is highly playable. Medium drops to 78.7 FPS, High to 70.4 FPS, and Ultra to 58.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is exactly 50 FPS, illustrating the significant cost of the highest quality settings. This resolution is the only one where all presets remain playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance takes a noticeable hit. The Low preset averages 83 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium falls to 58.3 FPS, High to 52 FPS, and Ultra to 44.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 38.2 FPS, but the absolute numbers become less comfortable for high-refresh-rate monitors. At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. The Low preset averages 55.7 FPS, which is borderline playable, but Medium drops to 40.6 FPS, High to 36.9 FPS, and Ultra to 32.1 FPS. None of the 4K results reach the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this resolution is not viable for a consistently smooth experience.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1626 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz. Its FP32 performance is rated at 8.928 TFLOPS. These specifications position it as a capable 1080p card, which is reflected in the measured results.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 25235, placing it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, scores 25180, a 0.2% difference, and the AMD Radeon 890M scores 25246, a 0% difference. This indicates that the RX 6600 is a mid-pack performer. In Control, the GPU's role is dominant. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is dramatic, with the 1080p Low average of 108.3 FPS dropping to 55.7 FPS at 4K Low. This demonstrates that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the primary constraints at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the 128-bit memory bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth limit performance at 4K, where the data shows a significant drop in average FPS across all presets.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the High preset at 70.4 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and smooth performance. Users seeking maximum frame rates can opt for Low at 108.3 FPS, but the visual downgrade is substantial. For a standard 60 Hz display, High is the recommended setting, as it provides a comfortable margin above the refresh rate and a significantly better visual experience than Medium (78.7 FPS) or Low.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 58.3 FPS is the most sensible choice for a 60 Hz display, as it is just below the target but provides a good balance. The High preset at 52 FPS is also playable but may feel less smooth. The Low preset at 83 FPS is the only option for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, but it sacrifices a significant amount of visual fidelity. For 3840x2160, the data suggests that the Low preset at 55.7 FPS is the only viable option for a 60 Hz display. All other presets fall below 41 FPS, which is not a smooth experience. The Ultra presets at any resolution are not recommended, as the performance cost is high relative to the visual benefit.