Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER produces a specific performance profile in Control, one characterized by a strong CPU and a GPU that becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The data shows a system that is highly capable at 1080p, but which requires settings adjustments to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Control?*

A: The combo ranks 2054th out of 2888 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 29th percentile of all tested systems for this game.

Q: How much faster is the CPU at 1080p Low settings compared to 4K Low settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Low is 118, while at 4K Low it drops to 60 FPS, representing a 58 FPS difference between the two resolutions.

Q: What is the best frame rate achievable with this hardware at 1440p?

A: The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is achieved at Low settings, with an average of 89 FPS. The Medium preset delivers an average of 63 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU have enough memory for high-resolution textures in this game?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The data shows playable average frame rates at 4K on Medium and High settings, indicating the memory capacity is sufficient for these presets.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Ultra and Low presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, while the Low preset averages 118 FPS, a difference of 53 FPS in favor of the Low settings.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the CPU and the base clock of the GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the central component for rendering Control's visuals. Its performance is defined by its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, a 256-bit memory bus, and a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's clock speeds are set at a base of 1470 MHz and a boost of 1650 MHz. These specifications are directly reflected in the measured FPS, which show significant scaling as resolution and settings are adjusted.

At 1080p, the GPU is able to push high frame rates, with the Low preset hitting an average of 118 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the GPU has ample headroom. However, as the resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the demands on the GPU's shading units, texture units, and ROPs increase substantially. The data shows a clear performance drop, with the 4K Ultra preset averaging only 33 FPS, a 72% reduction from the 1080p Low result. This indicates that the GPU's compute resources are the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, and its 8 GB memory buffer is sufficient to prevent a hard stop but not to maintain high frame rates at the most demanding settings.

The GPU's role is further contextualized by its benchmark scores. It holds a Passmark G3D score of 16462, which places it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 18093 is nearly identical to that of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which has a deltaPct of -0.4%. This suggests the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER performs at a level comparable to that mobile part, and its performance in Control is consistent with this mid-range standing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER achieves a rank of 2054 out of 2888 tested combos in Control. This places the system in the lower half of all recorded configurations. The ranking indicates that while this setup can run the game, it does not deliver top-tier performance relative to the broad spectrum of hardware tested. The CPU is a high-end part, with an average benchmark score of 44573, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. In contrast, the GPU's average benchmark score of 18093 places it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs.

This discrepancy in relative strength is the defining characteristic of this combo. The CPU is clearly capable of feeding the GPU with data, but the GPU's mid-range performance ceiling limits the overall result. The rank of 2054 reflects this GPU-bound nature. The system is not at the bottom of the list, but it is far from the top, as higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs that can fully leverage the CPU's capabilities. The data suggests that the combo's ranking is primarily a consequence of the GPU's performance class rather than a reflection of the CPU's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its strongest performance. The Low preset yields an average of 118 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset averages 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. The High preset averages 74 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 65 FPS. All 1080p presets are playable, with even the most demanding Ultra setting maintaining an average above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset is still very playable, with an average of 89 FPS. The Medium preset averages 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. The High preset averages 56 FPS, which is just below the ideal 60 FPS mark. The Ultra preset averages 49 FPS, which is playable but may not be smooth enough for all users. The frame times at this resolution show more variability, as indicated by the min and max values for the Medium preset, suggesting the system is working harder.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The Low preset is the only one that achieves a 60 FPS average, exactly hitting that mark. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 49 FPS. The High preset averages 38 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 33 FPS. These 4K results indicate that for a smooth experience, users must significantly lower settings to the Low preset, or accept a sub-60 FPS experience on higher presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1080p, the Ultra preset provides an average of 65 FPS, which is a solid experience for a single-player action-adventure title. However, for users seeking higher frame rates, the High preset at 74 FPS or the Medium preset at 84 FPS offer a better balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The Low preset at 118 FPS is ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, but sacrifices significant visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset stands out as the best balance. It delivers an average of 63 FPS and is the only preset at this resolution with recorded min/max values (54 to 73 FPS), indicating a stable frame time window. The High preset at 56 FPS is also viable, but users sensitive to frame drops may prefer the Medium settings. The Low preset at 89 FPS is an option for maximum smoothness, but the visual compromise is substantial.

For 4K, the recommendation is clear: the Low preset is the only setting that achieves a playable 60 FPS average. The Medium preset at 43 FPS is borderline playable for slower-paced games, but the 36 FPS minimum could lead to noticeable stuttering during intense action sequences. The High and Ultra presets, with averages of 38 and 33 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a smooth experience. The data indicates that the GPU does not have enough compute power to handle Control's effects at 4K with higher quality settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a key characteristic of the X3D line. The CPU's Passmark multithread score is 25047, and its single-thread score is 3494. Its average benchmark score of 44573 places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and it is a near-exact match for rivals like the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, which has a deltaPct of 0.2%.

In Control, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The data suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system. The evidence for this is the significant FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the system hits 118 FPS, which is a high frame rate that demands significant CPU processing. If the CPU were a limiting factor, we would expect to see the FPS plateau at a similar level across different resolutions. Instead, the FPS scales down proportionally with resolution, indicating that the GPU is the component that is being saturated. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at all tested settings, meaning the performance ceiling in this combo is defined by the graphics card, not the processor.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS on the Low preset drops from 118 to 89, a 24.6% decrease. From 1440p to 4K, the Low preset drops from 89 to 60 FPS, a 32.6% decrease. This progressive decline is characteristic of a system where the GPU's pixel processing capability is the primary constraint.

The scaling for higher settings is even more pronounced. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 65 at 1080p to 49 at 1440p, and then to 33 at 4K. This represents a 49.2% drop from 1080p to 4K. The trend clearly shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER's compute units and memory bandwidth are being overwhelmed as the pixel count increases. The 1080p results, which are all above 60 FPS, demonstrate that the CPU is not holding back performance at lower resolutions. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would see less of a difference between 1080p and 4K results. The fact that the FPS scales inversely with resolution confirms that the GPU is the limiting component in this configuration for Control. The system's performance is therefore entirely contingent on the GPU's ability to render the game at a given resolution and quality setting.