Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a solid, if not spectacular, showing in Control. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings for this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable, yet steep, decline as resolution increases, which points directly to the GPU as the limiting factor. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 88.4 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops that to 65.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 26%. Pushing further to 3840x2160 results in 43.9 FPS, which is only about half of the 1080p performance.

This scaling pattern is classic for a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the sheer pixel count at 4K overwhelms the rendering pipeline. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is substantial (72.6 FPS vs 38.1 FPS), indicating that the GPU’s compute units are fully saturated. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the constraint here; if it were, the frame rate would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the consistent drops confirm that the RTX 4060 is the component determining the performance ceiling in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested configurations, this specific combo ranks 940th out of 1636 total combinations for Control. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems, which is a bit surprising given the hardware’s modern architecture. The rank suggests that while the hardware is capable, many other combinations—likely with higher-tier GPUs—achieve significantly better frame rates.

The CPU’s individual standing is far stronger than the combo’s overall rank. The Ryzen 5 7600 sits in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26617. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (avg score 26574, deltaPct 0.2) and the Intel Core i9-12900HK (avg score 26672, deltaPct -0.2), showing the 7600 is essentially neck-and-neck with these formidable processors. This implies the CPU is providing a robust foundation. The combo’s lower rank, therefore, is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s performance class. The RTX 4060, which sits in the 66th percentile for GPUs, anchors the system’s overall standing in this demanding title.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 is the central figure in this performance story. Its specifications—8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth—are the primary determinants of its behavior in Control. The GPU’s boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units provide the raw compute power, but the memory subsystem is likely the bottleneck at higher settings.

The data supports this interpretation. At Ultra settings, the frame rates collapse across all resolutions: 78.2 FPS at 1080p, 59.9 FPS at 1440p, and 38.1 FPS at 4K. This sharp drop from High to Ultra suggests that the extra graphical fidelity demands more memory bandwidth and capacity than the card can efficiently provide. The GPU’s performance score of 23181 (avgBenchmarkScore) places it just behind the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (deltaPct -0.6) and ahead of the Intel Arc B580 (deltaPct 0.7). This indicates that while the card is competent, it is not a high-end performer, and Control’s visual effects push it to its limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s capabilities. The numbers are presented as average FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded.

• 1920x1080: The combo is most comfortable here. Low settings yield 139.3 FPS, a very high refresh rate experience. Medium settings drop to 100.5 FPS, which is still excellent. High settings produce 88.4 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 78.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 44% performance penalty, which is significant but leaves the system playable at all presets.
• 2560x1440: At this resolution, the GPU begins to strain. Low settings still achieve 104.6 FPS, but Medium drops to 72.8 FPS. High settings are close behind at 65.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 59.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is 22.9 FPS, a 26% reduction, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature.
• 3840x2160: This is the most demanding scenario. Low settings yield 72.6 FPS, which is playable, but Medium (49.3 FPS), High (43.9 FPS), and Ultra (38.1 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K data suggests that this combo is only viable for 4K gaming if the user is willing to significantly compromise on visual quality.

The pattern is clear: the RTX 4060’s performance degrades proportionally with resolution, and the CPU’s headroom is not enough to compensate for the GPU’s limitations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a modern 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its specs include a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU’s benchmark results show strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 999 and a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3246. This is crucial for gaming, as most titles, including Control, rely heavily on single-thread performance for game logic and draw calls.

The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are also robust, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 22992 and an avgBenchmarkScore of 26617. This places it on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (deltaPct 0.2) and just behind the Intel Core i9-12900HK (deltaPct -0.2). In Control, the CPU’s 5.10 GHz boost clock ensures that it is never the limiting factor, as evidenced by the FPS scaling. The CPU is clearly supplying frames faster than the GPU can render them at higher resolutions. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for the game’s physics and particle effects. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 7600 provides a high-performance foundation that will not hold back the GPU in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance depends on the user’s target resolution.

• For 1920x1080: The High preset is the clear winner. It delivers 88.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (100.5 FPS). The jump from High to Ultra (78.2 FPS) is not worth the 10 FPS loss for marginal visual gains.
• For 2560x1440: The High preset remains the best choice, offering 65.5 FPS. This is a playable frame rate for most users. The Medium preset (72.8 FPS) is a viable alternative for those who prioritize frame rate over fidelity, but High’s visual improvements are substantial for only a 7 FPS drop.
• For 3840x2160: The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires compromise. The Low preset (72.6 FPS) is the only one that maintains a smooth frame rate. Medium (49.3 FPS) and High (43.9 FPS) are playable but will feel less fluid. Ultra (38.1 FPS) is likely too choppy for most. For a consistent experience, the Low preset is recommended, though users may prefer to reduce resolution to 1440p and use High settings for a better overall experience.

The data shows that High settings at 1080p or 1440p are the "sweet spot" for this hardware combination.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank for Control?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo ranks 940th out of 1636 tested combinations in the database for this game.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26617, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-12900HK.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve high frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 88.4 FPS on High settings and 139.3 FPS on Low. This is the optimal resolution for high refresh rate gaming.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates drop significantly as resolution increases (e.g., from 88.4 FPS at 1080p to 43.9 FPS at 4K on High settings), which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 59.9 FPS.