Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti presents a mid-range combination in the Control benchmark database, placing 840th out of 1636 tested combos. The data for this pairing is measured, not simulated, offering a direct look at how this specific CPU-GPU duo handles the Action Adventure title. This analysis breaks down the performance across resolutions and settings, interpreting the figures against the known capabilities of the components.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frames per second reveal a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At the "Low" settings preset, the average FPS drops from 147.5 at 1920x1080 to 108.9 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 26%. Pushing further to 3840x2160 yields an average of 71.4, which is approximately 34% lower than the 1440p result. This consistent decline across the board indicates that the rendering load is scaling directly with pixel count, which is expected for a graphics-heavy title.

The scaling pattern shifts when examining higher quality presets. At "Ultra" settings, the average FPS at 1080p is 80.6, which falls to 60.4 at 1440p (a 25% drop) and then to 39.9 at 4K (a 34% drop from 1440p). This steeper decline at 4K suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor under maximum graphical load. The data shows that the RTX 3060 Ti can maintain playable frame rates at 1440p on "High" settings with 68.3 FPS, but the transition to 4K on the same preset brings the average down to 48.8 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay.

The difference between "Low" and "Ultra" settings at each resolution highlights the GPU's workload. At 1080p, the gap between the two presets is 66.9 FPS (147.5 vs 80.6), while at 4K, the gap narrows to 31.5 FPS (71.4 vs 39.9). This compression of the performance delta at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is hitting its raw compute limits, making the visual quality settings less impactful on the final frame rate than the sheer number of pixels being processed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, featuring 4864 shading units and 80 raster operation pipelines. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is a crucial factor for texture streaming and detail at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock is rated at 1665 MHz, and its 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance places it in a specific performance tier. In the database, this GPU holds a percentile rank of 69 against all other graphics cards, indicating it sits above the median in overall compute capability.

The benchmark scores for the GPU support its classification. Its Passmark G3D score of 20349 and average benchmark score of 25120 place it in competition with the AMD Radeon RX 6700M, which has a deltaPct of -0.2, and the AMD Radeon RX 6600 with a deltaPct of -0.5. This proximity in synthetic scores suggests that in raw compute tasks, the RTX 3060 Ti performs nearly identically to these rivals, even though the real-world game performance can vary. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Control's textures at 1440p, but the data suggests it may be a constraining factor at 4K "Ultra" settings where the average FPS drops below 40.

The GPU's memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) and its 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are substantial, but they cannot overcome the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K. The measured results show that the RTX 3060 Ti is more comfortable at 1440p and below, where it can leverage its shading units and texture units effectively. The presence of 38 ray tracing cores and 152 tensor cores indicates the hardware is capable of advanced features, but the benchmark data for this game does not include ray tracing-specific metrics, focusing instead on standard rasterization performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 3060 Ti achieves a rank of 840 out of 1636 total combos tested in Control. This places the pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database, suggesting that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is also far from the bottom. The rank of 840 implies that roughly half of the other CPU-GPU pairings in the database deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title, which is a significant consideration for users targeting high-refresh-rate monitors.

This ranking is influenced by both components. The GPU's percentile rank of 69 and the CPU's percentile rank of 78 indicate that both parts are above average in their respective categories, but the combination does not create a synergistic performance boost in Control. The data suggests that the game is heavily GPU-dependent, as the scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop in FPS that aligns with GPU load rather than CPU limitations. The mid-pack ranking of 840 reflects that this hardware pairing is suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming but will struggle to compete with higher-end configurations at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS ranges from 147.5 on "Low" to 80.6 on "Ultra" settings. The "Medium" preset delivers 104.2 FPS, while "High" produces 94 FPS. These numbers indicate that the RTX 3060 Ti is capable of driving high refresh rates at 1080p, even on the more demanding presets. The step from "Medium" to "High" costs 10.2 FPS, while the step from "High" to "Ultra" costs 13.4 FPS, showing a slight acceleration in performance cost as settings increase.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 108.9 on "Low", 75.8 on "Medium", 68.3 on "High", and 60.4 on "Ultra". The 1440p "Ultra" result of 60.4 FPS is a key data point, as it indicates the hardware can maintain a 60 FPS target with maximum settings at this resolution, though with little headroom. The 4K results are more constrained: "Low" yields 71.4 FPS, "Medium" drops to 52 FPS, "High" comes in at 48.8 FPS, and "Ultra" falls to 39.9 FPS. The 4K "Ultra" figure of 39.9 is below the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making this resolution and setting combination less viable for a consistent experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with a Cezanne codename. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. In synthetic benchmarks, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17272 and a single-core score of 2438, placing its average benchmark score at 20740. This score puts it in a near-tie with the Intel Core i7-10700, which has a deltaPct of 0, and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with a deltaPct of 0.3.

The CPU's role in Control appears to be secondary to the GPU, given the consistent FPS scaling with resolution changes. At 1080p "Low" settings, the 147.5 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to avoid a bottleneck at lower graphical loads. However, the 12 threads and 16 MB of L3 cache are sufficient for this game's threading model, which typically does not scale beyond a few cores. The measured data shows that the CPU holds up well even at the highest settings, as the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is primarily attributed to GPU load rather than CPU limitations.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600GT is effectively on par with the Intel Core i7-10700 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in average benchmark scores. This parity indicates that in CPU-bound scenarios, users should expect similar performance from these processors. In the context of Control with the RTX 3060 Ti, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide a solid foundation, but the game's performance ceiling is dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the "High" settings preset at 2560x1440, yielding 68.3 FPS, offers the most balanced experience for this hardware combination. This configuration provides a smooth frame rate above 60 FPS while maintaining a high level of visual fidelity. For users with 1080p monitors, the "Ultra" preset at 80.6 FPS is the best choice, as it delivers the maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability. The "Medium" preset at 1080p (104.2 FPS) is also viable for those who prefer higher refresh rates over absolute visual fidelity, but the "High" and "Ultra" presets offer diminishing returns in visual quality for the FPS cost.

At 4K resolution, the data suggests that the "Low" preset (71.4 FPS) is the only viable option for maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS. The "Medium" preset (52 FPS) and "High" preset (48.8 FPS) are playable but may not provide a consistent experience, while "Ultra" (39.9 FPS) is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The 1440p "High" preset is the sweet spot for this pairing, as it balances the visual enhancements of the game with the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity and compute power. Users targeting 4K should consider lowering settings to "Low" or reducing the resolution, as the data shows the RTX 3060 Ti is not equipped to handle maximum settings at that pixel count.