Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a playable, though not flawless, experience in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data shows this combo sits in the 1177th position out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. While the GPU provides a solid foundation, the older six-core CPU and the demanding nature of the game's physics and particle effects cap performance, particularly at higher resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Control?*

A: The combo ranks 1177th out of 1636 tested combinations in the database. This places it in the lower half of tested systems, indicating that while it is functional, it is not a top-tier performer for this specific title.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600's multi-threaded performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 19616. It is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-1345U, which scores 19691, a difference of -0.4%. It also trails the Intel Core i5-11600KF by a similar margin (-0.6%), but it is slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U by 0.6%.

Q: What is the best frame rate achieved with this hardware at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 115.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only setting/resolution combination in the measured data that exceeds the 100 FPS mark for this pairing.

*Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Control?*

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 40.7 FPS on both High and Medium settings. Dropping to Low settings improves the average to 58.3 FPS, while pushing to Ultra results in an average of 33.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER's benchmark score compare to the RTX 2070?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774. This is only 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, which scores 19680. The performance delta between the two cards is minimal in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 2560x1440, the average frame rate on Low settings is 91.5 FPS. Moving to Ultra settings drops the average to 49.3 FPS, a significant reduction of 42.2 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the primary driver of graphical performance in this setup. Built on the 12 nm Turing architecture, it features 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is critical for feeding the high-resolution textures and complex shaders in Control. The card's core clocks are set at 1470 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost.

The benchmark results show that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 33.8 FPS, a demanding load for this card. The drop from Medium to Ultra at 3840x2160 is steep, from 40.7 FPS to 33.8 FPS, showing the cost of the game's highest visual fidelity. Interestingly, the average FPS at 4K is identical for High and Medium settings at 40.7 FPS. This suggests that at this resolution, the bottleneck shifts to the CPU, preventing the GPU from fully utilizing the reduction in graphical load.

The GPU's synthetic performance is solid, with a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011. Its average benchmark score of 19774 places it just ahead of the similarly performing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 by a mere 0.5%. This indicates that within this generation, the 2060 SUPER offers performance nearly equivalent to its higher-tier sibling, making it a capable, if not exceptional, piece of hardware for its era.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 2000 series, based on the Zen (Pinnacle Ridge) architecture. It operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its 16 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support with 46.9 GB/s of bandwidth are key for system responsiveness. With a TDP of 65 W, it is an efficient part, but its age is a factor in this game's performance.

In Control, the CPU's role is particularly noticeable at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 115.6 FPS, but the scaling from Medium to High is modest, going from 84.9 FPS to 78 FPS. The largest single jump is from Low to Medium, indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly involved as settings rise. The processor's multi-threaded capability, reflected in a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186, helps maintain playable frame rates, but its single-core performance (1579 in the same test) is a limiting factor for the game's main simulation thread.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 19616 places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-11600KF (19740) and the Intel Core i7-10700F (19485), show a performance delta of less than 1%, demonstrating that the Ryzen 5 2600 holds its own in general compute tasks. However, the data suggests that in a game like Control, the CPU's age can prevent the system from hitting the highest refresh rates, even when paired with a relatively strong GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1177th out of 1636 tested combos for Control. This position, in the 28th percentile of all tested systems, indicates that the pairing is not optimized for this specific title. While it is far from the bottom of the list, there are hundreds of other CPU/GPU pairings that deliver a smoother experience.

This ranking is a result of the balance between the two components. The GPU is strong enough to produce high frame rates at 1080p, but the CPU's limitations become apparent at higher resolutions and settings. The ranking suggests that for a game like Control, which is known for its physics and destructible environments, the CPU has a significant impact on the overall experience. The data shows a system that is capable, but not exceptional, and it is this gap that places it in the lower half of the database rankings. For users looking to play at 4K Ultra, the 33.8 FPS average would place this system on the boundary of playability, and its rank reflects that struggle.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this system across various resolutions and settings show a clear performance hierarchy.

At 1920x1080, the system is most comfortable. Low settings yield a high average of 115.6 FPS, making for a very fluid experience. Medium settings drop to 84.9 FPS, and High settings to 78 FPS. Pushing to Ultra settings reduces the average to 66.9 FPS. This is the only resolution where the system can consistently deliver high refresh rates, and even then, only on Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the demands on the GPU increase. Low settings produce an average of 91.5 FPS, which remains excellent. Medium settings are still smooth at 61.2 FPS, but High settings drop to 55.6 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 49.3 FPS, which is a noticeable step down from the lower settings.

At 3840x2160, the system is heavily taxed. Low settings yield an average of 58.3 FPS. Both Medium and High settings plateau at 40.7 FPS, suggesting a CPU bottleneck that prevents the GPU from scaling with reduced settings. Ultra settings are the most demanding, resulting in a 33.8 FPS average. This data indicates that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings for a consistently smooth experience.