Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 86.5 FPS, which drops to 65.2 FPS at 1440p and further to 43.2 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 33.7% drop from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced when examining the Low preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 138.2 FPS, which falls to 109.1 FPS at 1440p (a 21.1% reduction) and then to 69.4 FPS at 4K (a 36.4% reduction from 1440p). The larger percentage drop between 1440p and 4K compared to 1080p to 1440p suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being saturated as pixel count increases.

For Ultra settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute values. The system runs at 78.1 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 36.9 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 23.2%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 38.5%. This steeper decline at Ultra settings indicates that the combination of high resolution and maximum quality settings places the most strain on the GPU.

The data reveals that at 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, as evidenced by the smaller performance gaps between settings. At 4K, the differences between presets compress, showing that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The 4K Ultra result of 36.9 FPS is below playable thresholds for most users, while 4K Low at 69.4 FPS remains smooth, suggesting that resolution scaling in Control is heavily dependent on the graphics preset selected.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Its 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores support DirectX 12 Ultimate, which Control can leverage for advanced rendering effects.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which scores 23321 (0.6% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti at 23338 (0.7% higher). The Intel Arc B580 trails by 0.7% with a score of 23021, while the AMD Radeon 760M sits 0.8% behind at 22999. These close margins indicate that the RTX 4060 is competitively positioned in its performance tier.

In Control, the GPU's role is most evident in the scaling from Medium to Ultra settings. At 1080p, the jump from Medium (99.2 FPS) to High (86.5 FPS) represents a 12.8% performance cost, while the jump from High to Ultra (78.1 FPS) costs another 9.7%. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that heavily tax the GPU's shading units and memory subsystem.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Control at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates. However, at 4K, the combination of high resolution and Ultra settings may approach the memory limit, contributing to the 36.9 FPS result. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for this game, but the 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate becomes a bottleneck at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture CPU, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Its 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are well-matched to the RTX 4060.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18309 and a single-core score of 2584. The 3DMark scores demonstrate scaling from 1737 (2 threads) to 5659 (max threads), indicating good thread utilization. The PassMark multi-thread score of 21541 and single-thread score of 3256 place the CPU in the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

In Control, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the Low preset at 1080p. The 138.2 FPS result is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery capability for this game, as the GPU would not be the limiting factor at these settings and resolution. The Ryzen 5 5600's nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the Intel Xeon D-1746TER at 21635 (0.6% lower), the AMD EPYC 9554P at 21899 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core i7-11700F at 21957 (0.9% higher).

The CPU's 12 threads and high single-core performance are beneficial for Control's physics and AI systems. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared across 6 cores helps maintain consistent frame pacing in complex scenes. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides sufficient single-threaded performance for the game's main thread, while the multi-threaded capabilities handle background tasks and streaming.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the High preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination. At 65.2 FPS, it remains above the 60 FPS threshold while providing significantly better visual fidelity than Medium (73.2 FPS) or Low (109.1 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers exactly 60 FPS, which is playable but leaves no headroom for demanding scenes.

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 78.1 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides the maximum visual quality while maintaining smooth frame rates. The High preset at 86.5 FPS offers a more conservative option with additional headroom, while Medium at 99.2 FPS and Low at 138.2 FPS are suitable for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays.

At 4K, the data shows that only the Low preset (69.4 FPS) provides a consistently smooth experience. Medium at 53.7 FPS is borderline, while High at 43.2 FPS and Ultra at 36.9 FPS fall below acceptable thresholds for action-adventure games. Users prioritizing 4K should select Low settings or consider reducing resolution to 1440p for higher quality presets.

The measured data indicates that the Medium preset provides the most consistent scaling across resolutions: 99.2 FPS at 1080p, 73.2 FPS at 1440p, and 53.7 FPS at 4K. This preset offers a balanced approach for users who want to maintain similar visual quality across different display resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p High at 65.2 FPS provides the best balance of visual quality and performance. 1080p Ultra at 78.1 FPS is also excellent, while 4K only reaches playable levels at Low settings (69.4 FPS).

Q: How much performance does the Ultra preset cost compared to High?

A: At 1080p, Ultra (78.1 FPS) is 9.7% slower than High (86.5 FPS). At 1440p, the difference is 8.0% (60 FPS vs 65.2 FPS). At 4K, Ultra (36.9 FPS) is 14.6% slower than High (43.2 FPS).

Q: Is the RTX 4060 sufficient for 4K gaming in Control?

A: Only at Low settings (69.4 FPS). Medium (53.7 FPS), High (43.2 FPS), and Ultra (36.9 FPS) all fall below 60 FPS at 4K, making 1440p the practical maximum resolution for higher quality presets.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 941st out of 1636 total combos tested for Control, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database.

Q: What CPU benchmarks indicate about its gaming performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 scores 2584 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 18309 in multi-core. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3256 and 3DMark single-thread score of 882 suggest sufficient performance for Control's CPU demands.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory appears sufficient at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, as frame rates remain consistent. At 4K Ultra, the 36.9 FPS result may indicate memory pressure, but this is likely more related to compute limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p:

• Low: 138.2 FPS
• Medium: 99.2 FPS
• High: 86.5 FPS
• Ultra: 78.1 FPS

1440p:

• Low: 109.1 FPS
• Medium: 73.2 FPS
• High: 65.2 FPS
• Ultra: 60.0 FPS

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 69.4 FPS
• Medium: 53.7 FPS
• High: 43.2 FPS
• Ultra: 36.9 FPS

The performance deltas between settings are largest at 1080p, where the Low to Ultra gap is 60.1 FPS (43.5%). At 1440p, this gap narrows to 49.1 FPS (45.0%). At 4K, the Low to Ultra difference is 32.5 FPS (46.8%). The percentage differences remain relatively consistent across resolutions, indicating that each preset level imposes a similar relative cost regardless of resolution.

The scaling from Medium to High costs approximately 12-13% at 1080p and 1440p, but only 19.4% at 4K (53.7 to 43.2 FPS). The High to Ultra transition costs 9.7% at 1080p, 8.0% at 1440p, and 14.6% at 4K. This variation suggests that certain Ultra effects become more expensive at higher resolutions, likely due to increased pixel shading and post-processing demands.