Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach. Benchmark data from the database shows this pairing ranks 764th out of 1,636 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems. The RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and the Ryzen 5 3600’s six-core, twelve-thread configuration form a balanced foundation, but the game’s demanding rendering at higher presets quickly exposes the limits of this setup.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Control?

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At High settings, it achieves an average of 73.6 FPS, while Low settings reach 112.5 FPS. This provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p without the steep performance cost seen at 4K.

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

A: Only at lower presets. At 3840x2160, the combo manages 75.4 FPS on Low and 55 FPS on Medium. High settings drop to 49.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38.4 FPS, which is below the smooth threshold for most action games.

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

A: The RTX 5060’s average benchmark score is 30,109, which is virtually identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT’s 30,097 (a 0% delta). It also sits close to the NVIDIA Tesla M60, which scores 29,969 (a 0.5% delta), and the RTX 5070 Mobile at 29,928 (a 0.6% delta).

Q: What is the CPU’s performance percentile relative to all tested processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 ranks in the 76th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 18,129 places it just 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-11400 (18,150) and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18,101).

Q: Does the game prefer higher settings or higher resolution for this hardware?

A: The data shows that resolution has a larger impact on FPS than settings. Dropping from Ultra to Low at 2560x1440 increases average FPS from 64.3 to 112.5 (a 75% gain), whereas moving from 2560x1440 to 1920x1080 at High settings increases FPS from 73.6 to 96.2 (a 30.7% gain).

Q: Is the RTX 5060’s VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: With 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and a 128-bit bus, the card provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. In Control, this proves adequate for up to High settings at 1440p, but the 38.4 FPS result at 4K Ultra suggests the memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at extreme resolutions and presets.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the recommended starting point. The measured 73.6 FPS average is above the 60 FPS threshold, providing smooth gameplay for this action-adventure title. The jump from Medium to High at this resolution costs only 7 FPS (from 80.6 to 73.6), making High clearly preferable for the visual upgrade.

At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 96.2 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The step to Ultra reduces this to 83.9 FPS, a noticeable drop that may not justify the marginal graphical improvements. For competitive or fast-paced play, the Low preset at 1080p offers 149.6 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial.

At 3840x2160, users should stick to Low or Medium settings. The 75.4 FPS on Low is playable, but Medium drops to 55 FPS, and High falls to 49.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 38.4 FPS is not recommended for consistent gameplay. For 4K users, the data suggests prioritizing resolution over settings, as the FPS penalty for each preset step is steep: 20.4 FPS lost going from Low to Medium, and another 5.4 FPS going to High.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 3600 + RTX 5060 combination holds the 764th position out of 1,636 tested combos in Control. This places it in the 53rd percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly half of the tested configurations perform better. The ranking reflects a pairing where the GPU is the primary driver of gaming performance, while the CPU provides adequate support without bottlenecking at the tested resolutions.

The CPU’s 76th percentile ranking among all processors suggests it is a competent mid-range part. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores nearly identically (18,150 vs. 18,129, a -0.1% delta), indicating that the Ryzen 5 3600 offers comparable processing power for gaming workloads. The GPU’s 73rd percentile ranking, with an average score of 30,109, places it just 0% behind the RX 7700 XT (30,097) and 0.5% ahead of the Tesla M60 (29,969).

The combo rank of 764 is lower than the individual component percentiles might suggest, likely because Control is a demanding title that stresses both CPU and GPU. The gap between the 1080p High result (96.2 FPS) and the 4K Ultra result (38.4 FPS) shows how the system scales, but the mid-tier ranking indicates that other combos with higher-end parts achieve significantly better frame rates at the same settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 149.6 FPS, which is ideal for esports-style play. Medium settings drop to 102.7 FPS, still comfortably above 100 FPS. High settings yield 96.2 FPS, while Ultra settings reduce the average to 83.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 65.7 FPS, a 78% difference, highlighting how much headroom exists for visual upgrades.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains respectable. Low settings achieve 112.5 FPS, Medium settings hit 80.6 FPS, High settings reach 73.6 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 64.3 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium is the steepest drop at 31.9 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is gentler at 9.3 FPS. This suggests that Medium to High is the optimal range for 1440p, where the visual quality is high without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 75.4 FPS, which is playable but not exceptional. Medium settings drop to 55 FPS, High settings to 49.6 FPS, and Ultra to 38.4 FPS. The performance loss from 1440p to 4K is substantial: at High settings, the average FPS falls from 73.6 to 49.6, a 32.6% reduction. This indicates that 4K gaming is only viable at the lowest presets for this hardware.

GPU Role

The RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory is a key factor in its performance. With a 128-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, the card has sufficient memory throughput for Control at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results show signs of strain. The 38.4 FPS at 4K Ultra likely reflects the memory subsystem struggling with the higher resolution’s larger frame buffer demands.

The GPU’s clocks are modest, with a base of 2280 MHz and a boost of 2497 MHz. These clocks, combined with 3,840 shading units and 48 ROPs, deliver a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS is consistent with the observed frame rates, though the card’s 145W TDP suggests power efficiency is a design priority.

The RTX 5060’s benchmark scores show it is a capable mid-range card. Its 20,891 Passmark G3D score and 120,785 Geekbench OpenCL score indicate strong compute performance. However, its nearest rival, the RX 7700 XT, matches its average score exactly (30,097 vs. 30,109, a 0% delta), meaning the two cards trade blows depending on the workload. In Control, the RTX 5060’s performance at 1440p High (73.6 FPS) shows it can handle modern titles, but the 4K Ultra result reveals that 8 GB of VRAM is a limiting factor for enthusiasts wanting maximum settings at high resolutions.