Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 produces a clear, predictable scaling pattern in Control. At 1080p, the combination delivers high frame rates, but the data shows a significant drop as resolution increases, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher settings. The benchmark results provide a complete picture of how this mid-range CPU and current-generation GPU interact across the game’s four quality presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and substantial performance penalty when moving from 1080p to 4K. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 96.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 72.5 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 49.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 49% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K, a steep decline that points directly at the GPU as the bottleneck. The RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus are being saturated at higher resolutions, which is a typical pattern for a graphics card in this class.

The Low preset tells a similar story, though the absolute numbers are higher. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 146.1 FPS, dropping to 114 FPS at 2560x1440 and 74.5 FPS at 3840x2160. The scaling from 1440p to 4K here is a 35% drop, which is less severe than the High preset’s 32% drop from the same resolution step, but still a major hit. This suggests that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and processing power are the determining factors.

The Medium and Ultra presets reinforce this analysis. Medium goes from 103.4 FPS at 1080p to 81.9 FPS at 1440p and 52.4 FPS at 4K. Ultra starts at 80.6 FPS at 1080p, falls to 59.4 FPS at 1440p, and bottoms out at 38.4 FPS at 4K. The fact that the 4K Ultra result is below 40 FPS confirms that this combo is not suited for maximum quality at that resolution. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen+ part with a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, appears to have sufficient headroom at these settings, as the frame rate drops scale almost perfectly with the resolution’s pixel count increase.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Control, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 5060 holds a rank of 810 out of 1636 total combos. This places it in the middle of the distribution, which is a reasonable position given the hardware’s age and tier. The CPU itself has a percentile rank of 77 against all CPUs, and the GPU sits at the 73rd percentile against all GPUs, so both components are above average in their respective categories, but neither is a top-tier part.

The combo’s rank relative to other pairings suggests that while it can play the game well at lower resolutions, it is not competitive with high-end systems at 4K. For context, the CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Core i5-11600KF and the Intel Core i7-10700F, both of which have higher average scores. The RTX 5060’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has a nearly identical average benchmark score. This indicates that the combo’s performance in Control is roughly what one would expect from a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing; it is not a standout performer, but it is far from the bottom of the rankings.

The data shows that the combo’s performance is more constrained by the GPU than the CPU, as evidenced by the sharp FPS drops at higher resolutions. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19616 is close to its rivals, with a delta of only -0.4% from the Intel Core i5-1345U, so it is not holding the GPU back significantly at 1080p. At 4K, however, the RTX 5060’s 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is simply not enough to maintain high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience, the benchmark results point to the High preset at 1920x1080 as the optimal balance, delivering 96.6 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 103.4 FPS, but the visual quality difference may not be worth the marginal FPS gain, especially since High is already comfortably playable.

At 2560x1440, the High preset drops to 72.5 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the edge of what some users might consider smooth. The Medium preset at 81.9 FPS is a safer choice for 1440p if consistency is a priority. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with 59.4 FPS, is borderline; it is playable but will likely experience dips in intense combat sequences.

For 3840x2160, the data is less encouraging. The Low preset at 74.5 FPS is the only option that provides a consistently fluid experience. The High preset at 49.3 FPS is technically playable but will feel sluggish, and the Ultra preset at 38.4 FPS is not recommended for serious gameplay. The Medium preset at 52.4 FPS sits between the two, but it still falls short of the 60 FPS target. Users with 4K displays should plan to use Low settings or consider lowering the resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured results provides a granular view of performance across all twelve tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are as follows: Low delivers 146.1 FPS, Medium provides 103.4 FPS, High reaches 96.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 80.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 65.5 FPS, which is a substantial range that highlights the GPU load at the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers compress slightly: Low produces 114 FPS, Medium gives 81.9 FPS, High yields 72.5 FPS, and Ultra offers 59.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 54.6 FPS, a smaller spread than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is starting to hit its limits. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows further: Low hits 74.5 FPS, Medium reaches 52.4 FPS, High achieves 49.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is just 36.1 FPS, showing that the GPU is the dominant constraint at this resolution.

It is notably the data does not include min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The average numbers suggest a stable experience at lower resolutions, but the 4K Ultra result of 38.4 FPS indicates occasional frame pacing issues are likely. The RTX 5060’s 8 GB memory capacity is a limiting factor at 4K with high-quality textures, which may cause stuttering even if average FPS appears playable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process and features 3840 shading units. Its base clock is 2280 MHz, boosting to 2497 MHz, and it operates with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Control, these specifications translate to strong 1080p performance but insufficient power for 4K Ultra settings.

The GPU’s memory configuration is a critical factor in this game. The 8 GB capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with High or Ultra settings, the memory bus width and bandwidth become bottlenecks. The 128-bit bus is narrow for a card in this performance class, and the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest compared to higher-tier cards. This explains why the 4K results show such a steep drop from the 1440p numbers.

The GPU’s benchmark scores are consistent with its measured game performance. Its PassMark G3D score of 20891 places it in the 73rd percentile, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, has a nearly identical average score. The RTX 5060’s FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS is respectable, but it is not enough to overcome the memory limitations at high resolutions. The GPU’s power draw of 145 W and dual-slot design are reasonable for a card of this tier, but the data suggests that it is best paired with a 1080p or 1440p display for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Control?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 146.1, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only configuration in the data that exceeds 140 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Control?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 38.4 FPS on Ultra, 49.3 FPS on High, 52.4 FPS on Medium, and 74.5 FPS on Low. Only the Low preset provides a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 30109, while its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 30097. This results in a deltaPct of 0%, indicating they are statistically identical in performance.

Q: What is the performance gap between 1080p and 4K on the High preset?

A: The High preset yields 96.6 FPS at 1920x1080 and 49.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This is a drop of 47.3 FPS, or approximately 49%, showing a significant GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, particularly at resolutions above 1080p. The frame rate drops are consistent with GPU-bound behavior, and the CPU’s 12 threads and 3.90 GHz boost clock are sufficient for this game’s demands.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 810 out of 1636 total tested combinations for Control, placing it in the 49.5th percentile. This is a middle-of-the-pack result, reflecting the hardware’s mid-range positioning.