Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable experience across most of Control’s presets, though the data shows a sharp performance cliff as resolution and settings scale upward. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory becomes a limiting factor at higher workloads. This combination ranks 1180th out of 1636 tested combos, placing it in the lower third of the database, which aligns with the measured frame rates that favor 1080p and 1440p gaming over 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark rows show a clear pattern: Low settings are the only preset that consistently delivers high refresh rate performance, while Ultra is only viable at 1080p. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 119.7 FPS average, which is the only measured result above 120 FPS in the entire dataset. This makes Low the recommended choice for players targeting maximum smoothness on high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 81.9 FPS, which is still comfortable for most displays, and High at 74.5 FPS remains playable. Ultra at 1080p drops to 66 FPS, which is acceptable but begins to show the GPU’s limits.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation changes significantly. Low produces 90.9 FPS, which is still fluid, but Medium falls to 64.7 FPS, High to 55.1 FPS, and Ultra to 49 FPS. For a steady 60 FPS experience at 1440p, the Low preset is the safest choice, as Medium barely exceeds the threshold but may fluctuate in demanding scenes. At 3840x2160, only Low is truly playable, hitting 60.6 FPS, while Medium drops to 40.8 FPS, High to 37.1 FPS, and Ultra to 36 FPS. The data suggests that for 4K, Low is the only viable preset, and even then, the margin above 60 FPS is minimal.

The optimal experience depends on the display’s resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p users, Medium offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, with 81.9 FPS. For 1440p users, Low is recommended to maintain smoothness, as the jump to Medium costs over 26 FPS. For 4K users, Low is mandatory for anything resembling a fluid framerate. The measured rows indicate that the RTX 2060 SUPER is not a high-settings card at resolutions above 1080p, and the CPU’s capabilities are underutilized in this pairing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. Its memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s provides ample data throughput for Control’s asset streaming, but the 8 GB capacity becomes a constraint at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU’s base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and its FP32 performance is rated at 7.181 TFLOPS. These specifications place the card at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU’s role is evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra costs 53.7 FPS, a 44.9% reduction. At 1440p, the same jump costs 41.9 FPS, a 46.1% reduction. At 4K, the cost is 24.6 FPS, a 40.6% reduction. This suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as increasing resolution amplifies the load on the 8 GB frame buffer and the 2176 shading units. The nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 with a deltaPct of 0.5, indicating the 2060 SUPER is nearly equivalent to the 2070 in average performance, which explains why Ultra settings at 1440p struggle to maintain 50 FPS.

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present, but the measured FPS rows do not include ray tracing or DLSS data, so their impact cannot be quantified here. The standard rasterization performance shows that the GPU is best suited for 1080p gaming with medium-to-high settings, or 1440p with low settings. At 4K, the card is only usable at the lowest preset, and even then, it barely reaches 60 FPS. The GPU’s end-of-life production status and 175 W TDP are consistent with its mid-range positioning in the 20-series lineup.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve 60 FPS?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Medium settings achieves 81.9 FPS, while 2560x1440 with Low settings achieves 90.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach 60.6 FPS, so 1080p and 1440p are the practical resolutions for this pairing.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to the RTX 2070 in this game?

A: The nearest rival data shows the RTX 2070 has an average score of 19680, with a deltaPct of 0.5 compared to the RTX 2060 SUPER’s 19774. This indicates the two cards perform nearly identically, which is reflected in the measured FPS being consistent with mid-range expectations.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz deliver strong single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1060. At 1080p Low, the FPS reaches 119.7, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

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

A: At 2560x1440, High settings achieve 55.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 49 FPS. This 6.1 FPS difference indicates that Ultra’s additional visual effects come at a measurable cost, making High the better choice for smoother gameplay.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Only with the Low preset, which achieves 60.6 FPS. Medium drops to 40.8 FPS, High to 37.1 FPS, and Ultra to 36 FPS, all of which are below the 60 FPS threshold and would feel sluggish.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1180th out of 1636 tested combos, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all configurations. This ranking is consistent with the GPU’s 63rd percentile standing, indicating the pairing does not boost performance beyond the GPU’s baseline.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank in Control is 1180 out of 1636 total tested combinations, placing it in the lower 28% of all pairings. This ranking reflects the RTX 2060 SUPER’s mid-range status, as the GPU’s percentileVsAllGpus is 63, meaning it outperforms 63% of all GPUs but falls behind the top tier. The CPU, however, is a strong performer with an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, yet it does not compensate for the GPU’s limitations in this game.

The measured FPS data shows that the combo’s performance is heavily GPU-bound, especially at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 119.7 FPS, which is competitive with higher-ranked configurations, but at 4K Ultra, it falls to 36 FPS, dragging the overall ranking down. The nearest rival GPUs, such as the GTX TITAN with a deltaPct of 0.3 and the RTX 2070 with a deltaPct of 0.5, all cluster around the same performance level, indicating that the combo’s rank is primarily determined by the GPU’s class rather than the CPU’s capabilities.

In the context of the database, the combo’s rank suggests it is suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming with adjusted settings, but it is not designed for high-refresh-rate 4K or maximum settings at any resolution above 1080p. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are more than adequate for Control’s workloads, as evidenced by the CPU’s high benchmark scores, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor. This ranking serves as a clear indicator that the pairing is a balanced mid-range option, not a high-end performer.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark scores show strong single-thread performance, with a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1060 and a cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3406. Its multithreaded performance is also robust, with a cinebench_r23_multicore score of 24128 and a passmark_multithread score of 28390.

In the context of Control, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 119.7 FPS, which is close to the GPU’s limit. At higher resolutions, the CPU’s workload decreases relative to the GPU, but the 7600X’s high boost clock ensures it does not become a bottleneck. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X with a deltaPct of 0.2, show that the 7600X performs at a similar level to older 8-core parts, which is sufficient for this game.

The CPU’s memory support for DDR5 and dual-channel architecture provides 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Control’s data streaming. The 6 cores and 12 threads are well-suited for the game’s multi-threaded rendering tasks, but the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking indicates it is not the limiting factor in this combo. The benchmark results suggest that the 7600X has headroom to support a more powerful GPU, but with the RTX 2060 SUPER, the pairing is balanced toward GPU-bound performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance across the four presets. Low settings achieve 119.7 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 81.9 FPS, High settings 74.5 FPS, and Ultra settings 66 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 53.7 FPS, representing a 44.9% drop, which indicates the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed by the higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings achieve 90.9 FPS, Medium 64.7 FPS, High 55.1 FPS, and Ultra 49 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 41.9 FPS, a 46.1% reduction. The step from Medium to High costs 9.6 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 6.1 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase. The 1440p results suggest that Low is the only preset that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become pronounced. Low settings achieve 60.6 FPS, which is the only preset above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings drop to 40.8 FPS, High to 37.1 FPS, and Ultra to 36 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 24.6 FPS, a 40.6% reduction, but the absolute values are all below what is considered smooth for action games. The 4K data confirms that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming beyond the lowest preset, and the 8 GB memory capacity is a likely contributor to the sharp drop from Low to Medium. Across all resolutions, the scaling pattern shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant factor, with the CPU providing consistent support without becoming a bottleneck.