Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti combination delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Control. The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures consistent frame pacing at 1080p. This pairing occupies the 3176th spot out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the lower 15th percentile of all configurations tested for this title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 91 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that surpasses the 90 FPS threshold, indicating that high refresh rate play is possible only with significant graphical compromises.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Control?*

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 25 FPS on Ultra settings to 46 FPS on Low settings. The Ultra preset falls below the 30 FPS playability threshold, while even the Low preset only barely manages to stay above 45 FPS, suggesting 4K is not a practical target for this GPU.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF (score 26212) and 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (score 26274). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS by 0.3%, which scores 26402.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 69 FPS, whereas the Ultra preset drops to 38 FPS. This represents a 45% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the GTX 1660 Ti’s memory bandwidth limit performance in this game?

A: The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The data shows a significant frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K, which suggests that the GPU’s memory subsystem and compute power, rather than the CPU, become the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

*Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600's boost clock relevant for Control's performance?*

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and its single-thread benchmark score is 999 in 3dmark. This high single-thread capability helps maintain frame rates at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, as evidenced by the 91 FPS average on Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ranks 3176th out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This placement, which puts the system in the bottom 15% of all configurations, indicates that while the pairing is functional, it is far from optimal for this specific title. The ranking suggests that many other CPU-GPU pairings, likely those with more powerful graphics cards, achieve significantly better frame rates.

The rank is heavily influenced by the GPU’s position in the market. The GTX 1660 Ti sits at the 41st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 7723. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 540 (score 7673, 0.7% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 (score 7580, 1.9% slower), and the AMD Radeon R7 250 (score 7557, 2.2% slower). While the GTX 1660 Ti outperforms these cards by a small margin, the overall performance class is low, which drags the combo rank down.

The CPU, in contrast, is a much stronger component. The Ryzen 5 7600 sits at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 26324. This disparity between the high-performing CPU and the mid-range GPU means that the combo’s rank in Control is almost entirely dictated by the graphics card. The data implies that upgrading the GPU would yield a substantial improvement in the combo’s rank, while a CPU upgrade would have minimal impact on this game’s frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is the definitive bottleneck in this pairing for Control. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 192-bit memory bus, the card provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1500 MHz, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it features 1536 shading units. These specifications put the card in the 41st percentile of all GPUs, which aligns with the observed frame rates in the measured data.

The GPU’s memory capacity is a critical factor at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates drop to between 25 FPS (Ultra) and 46 FPS (Low). This dramatic decrease from the 1080p results suggests that the 6 GB VRAM buffer is being saturated at 4K, forcing the card to rely on slower memory paging. The 192-bit bus width, while providing adequate bandwidth for 1080p, becomes insufficient as the pixel count increases.

The GTX 1660 Ti’s performance in synthetic benchmarks further contextualizes its role. Its Passmark G3D score is 12871, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1061. These numbers are modest, and the card’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Arc A310 (score 7550, 2.3% slower), confirm that the GTX 1660 Ti is firmly in the entry-level to mid-range segment. For Control, a game with demanding visual effects, this GPU requires lower settings to maintain playable frame rates, particularly at resolutions above 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system performs best, with the Low preset delivering an average of 91 FPS. The Medium preset averages 64 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, showing a stable frame time distribution. High settings average 57 FPS, while Ultra drops to 50 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades predictably. The Low preset averages 69 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset falls to 49 FPS (min 41, max 56). High settings average 43 FPS, and Ultra drops to 38 FPS. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, with an average reduction of roughly 24%.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The Low preset averages 46 FPS, which is the only 4K configuration that approaches playability. Medium settings drop to 33 FPS (min 28, max 38), High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra falls to 25 FPS. The data shows that the GTX 1660 Ti cannot maintain a consistent 30 FPS at 4K on any preset above Low, making 4K gaming impractical with this combo.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. At 1080p Low, the average frame rate is 91 FPS. This drops to 69 FPS at 1440p, a 24% decrease, and further to 46 FPS at 4K, a 49% decrease from 1440p and a 49% decrease from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, where the CPU has ample headroom to feed the graphics card.

The trend is similar across other settings. For High settings, the frame rates go from 57 FPS at 1080p, to 43 FPS at 1440p (a 25% drop), and to 29 FPS at 4K (a 33% drop from 1440p). The Ultra preset shows a drop from 50 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 1440p (24% drop) and then to 25 FPS at 4K (34% drop).

The consistent percentage drops between 1080p and 1440p, followed by larger drops between 1440p and 4K, indicate that the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, does not appear to bottleneck the system, as the frame rate scales inversely with pixel count. This data strongly implies that for this combo, the CPU has significant spare capacity, and the GTX 1660 Ti is the component that dictates the playable resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a high-performance processor that is underutilized in this pairing for Control. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, the CPU delivers strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 999 and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852. This capability is crucial for games like Control, which rely on a single primary game thread.

The CPU’s synthetic benchmarks place it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 26324. Its multicore performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 and a Passmark multithread score of 27058. However, the measured FPS data shows that this CPU power does not translate into higher frame rates at higher resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component.

At 1080p Low, the system achieves 91 FPS, which is a solid result and suggests that the CPU is capable of driving the GTX 1660 Ti to its limits. The fact that the frame rate drops to 46 FPS at 4K Low, despite the CPU’s high single-thread score, indicates that the game’s rendering demands exceed what the GPU can deliver. The CPU’s role is to ensure that frame times remain consistent, which is evident from the minimum FPS values at Medium settings: 55 FPS at 1080p and 41 FPS at 1440p, showing no significant stuttering.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers a balanced experience, with an average of 64 FPS and a minimum of 55 FPS. This provides smooth gameplay without the visual compromises of the Low preset. The High preset, averaging 57 FPS, is also viable, but the Medium preset’s higher minimum frame rate suggests better frame pacing.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS, averaging 69 FPS. The Medium preset, at 49 FPS, is playable but may feel less responsive. For a smoother experience, the Low preset is recommended, as the visual difference between Low and Medium at 1440p is less impactful than the 20 FPS performance gap.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets provide a satisfactory experience. The Low preset averages 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target, while the Medium preset drops to 33 FPS. For users prioritizing 4K, the Low preset is the only viable option, but the data suggests that a GPU upgrade is necessary for a comfortable 4K experience. The Ultra preset should be avoided at all resolutions above 1080p, as it consistently produces the lowest frame rates, including 25 FPS at 4K and 38 FPS at 1440p.