Control

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti in Control?

A: This pairing ranks 835th out of 1,636 tested combinations in the database, placing it in the middle of the pack for this title.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti averages 25,120 points. The AMD Radeon RX 6700M sits 0.2% higher, the RX 6600 and Radeon 890M are 0.5% higher, and the RX 580 2048SP leads by 0.7%.

Q: What is the best 1080p result for this combo in Control?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 147.8 FPS average. Ultra settings at the same resolution drop the average to 82.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 15,045 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core i5-11400 is essentially tied with a delta of -0.1%, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 trails at -0.2%.

Q: Does the GPU support modern graphics APIs relevant to Control?

A: Yes, the RTX 3060 Ti supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers the API requirements for this 2019 action-adventure title.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity?

A: The card has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates in Control, and the measured data shows a clear pattern across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the GPU's 8 GB frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors. High settings yield 45.4 FPS average, which is playable but not smooth for a fast-paced action game. Dropping to Low at 4K raises the average to 72.1 FPS, a substantial 26.7 FPS improvement that suggests the GPU has enough raw compute but is constrained by memory throughput at higher quality presets.

The card's Ampere architecture, built on Samsung's 8 nm process with 17,400 million transistors, provides 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. This silicon feeds 4,864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. The 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores are present but Control's implementation of ray tracing may not fully utilize them at 4K, given the observed frame rates. The boost clock of 1665 MHz and base clock of 1410 MHz are modest for the 30-series, yet the card still outperforms its nearest rivals in the database by a narrow margin in synthetic tests.

At 2560x1440, the GPU shows more headroom. High settings produce 70.6 FPS, and Low settings jump to 111 FPS. The 40.4 FPS gap between Low and High at 1440p indicates the GPU is scaling well with workload. Medium sits at 78.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 60.8 FPS. This progression reveals that the RTX 3060 Ti handles 1440p comfortably across the board, with Ultra still crossing the 60 FPS threshold.

The 1920x1080 results are where this GPU truly flexes. Low settings hit 147.8 FPS, High reaches 92 FPS, and even Ultra maintains 82.5 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 65.3 FPS, showing that CPU overhead is minimal at this resolution and the GPU is the dominant factor. The card's pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s support these high frame rates without bottlenecking.

Comparing to rivals, the RTX 3060 Ti's average benchmark score of 25,120 places it just 0.2% behind the RX 6700M and 0.5% behind the RX 6600. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, and the measured FPS in Control confirms that this GPU delivers consistent performance across all tested presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600, a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Zen 2 (Matisse) architecture, plays a supporting role in Control's frame rate equation. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz, this CPU provides sufficient single-thread performance for the game's engine. The 3DMark single-thread score of 696 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,124 indicate solid per-core capability.

Control is not a heavily multi-threaded title, so the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game data locality, while the dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth prevents memory starvation. The 7 nm TSMC fabrication with 3,800 million transistors keeps power efficiency high, though the 65 W TDP is not a factor in gaming performance.

The Ryzen 5 3600's multi-threaded scores show where it stands among rivals. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 15,045. The Intel Core i5-11400 is essentially identical at -0.1% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is 0.2% faster and the Ryzen 5 1600 is 0.2% slower. These margins are within noise, meaning CPU choice among these options would not meaningfully alter Control's performance.

At 1080p, the CPU's influence is visible in the scaling between settings. Low settings at 1920x1080 produce 147.8 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU may become a limiting factor in certain scenes. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 3,844 and max-thread score of 4,603 suggest the processor can feed the GPU adequately at these frame rates. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's performance is less critical.

The CPU's 76th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,129, places it as a mid-range processor. Its nearest rivals all score within 0.3% of each other, confirming that the Ryzen 5 3600 is well-matched to the RTX 3060 Ti for this game. The PCIe Gen 4 support with 16 lanes ensures the GPU has full bandwidth for data transfer, though Control's asset streaming is not likely to saturate this interface.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data in Control provides clear guidance for optimal settings on this AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + RTX 3060 Ti combination. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 82.5 FPS average, which is smooth for most players. However, High settings at 1080p achieve 92 FPS, a 9.5 FPS improvement with minimal visual difference. The sweet spot for 1080p is High, balancing visual fidelity with a comfortable frame rate margin above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 60.8 FPS, which is borderline for competitive play. High settings at 1440p yield 70.6 FPS, providing a better safety margin. Medium settings reach 78.4 FPS, which is ideal if the user prioritizes frame rate over visual quality. The data suggests High is the recommended preset for 1440p, as it maintains above 60 FPS while retaining most graphical features.

For 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Ultra settings drop to 41.4 FPS, which is not playable for a demanding action game. High settings at 45.4 FPS are still below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 50.3 FPS is an improvement but still sub-60. Low settings at 72.1 FPS are the only 4K preset that crosses the 60 FPS line. For 4K gaming, Low settings are the practical recommendation, though users may prefer to reduce resolution to 1440p for a better visual experience at higher settings.

The frame rate scaling between settings is consistent across resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 65.3 FPS, while at 1440p it is 50.2 FPS, and at 4K it is 30.7 FPS. This indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes more saturated and the relative impact of settings decreases. For the best overall experience, High at 1080p or 1440p offers the optimal balance of performance and visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination ranks 835th out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 51st percentile of all systems. This mid-pack ranking reflects the hardware's balanced but not exceptional performance in this title. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs is the primary driver of this result, while the CPU's 76th percentile ranking provides solid supporting performance.

The combo's position is consistent with its component-level benchmarks. The RTX 3060 Ti's average score of 25,120 is competitive with its nearest rivals, all of which fall within 0.7% of each other. This tight grouping means that swapping to an RX 6700M, RX 6600, or even an RX 580 2048SP would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control. The CPU's average score of 18,129 is similarly clustered, with the i5-11400 and Ryzen 5 1600 within 0.2% of the 3600.

The measured FPS data confirms the ranking. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 92 FPS, which is solidly above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p High, it maintains 70.6 FPS, and at 4K High, it drops to 45.4 FPS. These results place the system in a position where it excels at 1080p and 1440p gaming but struggles with 4K at higher settings. The 835th rank out of 1,636 reflects this reality, as many combos with higher-end GPUs or newer CPUs will outperform it in this game.

Compared to the broader database, this combo is not a top-tier performer but is far from the bottom. The 50.1% of combos ranked below it have either weaker GPUs, slower CPUs, or both. The 49.9% ranked above it generally feature more powerful graphics cards or newer processors. For Control specifically, the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for most settings, but the GPU's compute power limits 4K performance. The Ryzen 5 3600 is not the bottleneck in most scenarios, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling across resolutions. Overall, this combo offers dependable 1080p and 1440p performance with acceptable 4K only at lower presets.