Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control shows a predictable but steep penalty as resolution climbs. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo averages 109.8 FPS, which drops to 81.1 FPS at 1440p and further to 57.2 FPS at 4K. That is a 47.9% reduction from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor.

The pattern holds across other presets. With High settings, 1080p yields 65.9 FPS, 1440p yields 53.8 FPS, and 4K drops to 35.8 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is roughly 18.4%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is about 33.5%. This nonlinear scaling is typical for a GPU with 6 GB of VRAM and a 192-bit memory bus, as higher resolutions increase both pixel fill and memory pressure.

The most telling comparison is between Low and Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, the gap is 48.5 FPS (109.8 vs 61.3). At 1440p, the gap narrows to 35.9 FPS (81.1 vs 45.2). At 4K, the gap shrinks further to 24.4 FPS (57.2 vs 32.8). This compression of the settings delta at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes the bottleneck regardless of quality settings, whereas at 1080p the CPU has more headroom to feed frames.

The data indicates that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo in Control. At 1440p, you are hovering around the 45-56 FPS range on Medium to High, which is playable but not smooth. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 57.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 32.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for comfortable action gameplay. The limiting component at 4K is clearly the RTX 2060, as the CPU has ample multi-threaded performance to keep up.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Control, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1321 out of 1636 combos. That places it in the lower 19% of all tested configurations, which is a sobering statistic for a game that rewards both CPU and GPU horsepower.

The CPU itself is not the weak link in the ranking. The Ryzen 7 5700 sits in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27220. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (avg score 27043, delta 0.7%), the Intel Core i7-12700H (avg score 27006, delta 0.8%), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (avg score 26991, delta 0.8%). The Ryzen 7 5700 is effectively neck-and-neck with these parts, trailing or leading by less than 1.2% depending on the comparison.

The GPU is the drag. The RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (avg 15996, delta 0.5%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (avg 16351, delta -1.7%), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (avg 16351, delta -1.7%). The RTX 2060 is slightly ahead of the RX 7600S but behind the Radeon Pro parts by 1.7%.

Given the combo rank, the data suggests that this configuration is adequate for 1080p gaming but will struggle at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 20655, Passmark multithread 24303) do not translate into better frame rates when the GPU is the constraint. The ranking reflects a CPU that is overqualified for the GPU it is paired with in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip fabricated on a 12 nm process. It packs 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, along with 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. The boost clock is rated at 1680 MHz, with a base clock of 1365 MHz.

Memory configuration is 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. This memory subsystem is a known limitation for modern titles at high resolutions, and the Control data reflects that.

In Control, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth become critical at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra is 32.8, which is barely above a slideshow. Even at 4K Low, the score is 57.2, indicating that the GPU is struggling with raw pixel output rather than texture quality. The 6 GB VRAM is likely being exceeded at 4K with High or Ultra presets, causing additional memory pressure that further reduces performance.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest by modern standards. FP32 performance is rated at 6.451 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 80.64 GPixel/s. These numbers explain why the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at 1440p and above in a visually demanding title like Control. The DirectX 12 benchmark score of 53 in Passmark is indicative of its mid-range positioning.

Compared to its GPU rivals, the RTX 2060 is competitive within a narrow band. It outperforms the RX 7600S by 0.5% but trails the Radeon Pro 5700 by 1.7%. These deltas are small, meaning that in real-world gaming, you would see nearly identical performance across these GPUs. The RTX 2060's edge is its feature set, including 30 RT cores, though Control's ray tracing options are not reflected in the measured FPS data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where the combo consistently exceeds 60 FPS. At 1080p High, it averages 65.9 FPS, and at 1080p Low, it reaches 109.8 FPS. At 1440p, the best case is 81.1 FPS on Low, which drops to 53.8 FPS on High.

Q: How much FPS do you lose going from 1080p to 4K?

A: On High settings, the drop is from 65.9 FPS at 1080p to 35.8 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 30.1 FPS. On Low settings, the drop is from 109.8 FPS to 57.2 FPS, a reduction of 52.6 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU ranks in the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 58th percentile. At 4K, even Low settings only yield 57.2 FPS, which is GPU-bound.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1321 out of 1636 combos in Control, placing it in the lower 19% of tested configurations. This is due to the GPU's mid-range positioning rather than the CPU's performance.

Q: What settings should I use for a smooth experience at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, only Low settings exceed 60 FPS (81.1 FPS). Medium gives 56.8 FPS, High gives 53.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 45.2 FPS. For 60 FPS, you must use Low; for 50+ FPS, Medium or High are viable.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threaded performance help in Control?

A: The CPU has strong multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 20655, Passmark multithread 24303), but the measured FPS data shows the GPU is the constraint. The CPU's performance does not compensate for the GPU's limitations at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 part with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It is built on a 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3.

Single-threaded performance is solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3296. Multi-threaded performance is where this CPU shines, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 20655 and Passmark multithread at 24303. These scores place it in the 84th percentile among all CPUs.

In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The game is an Action Adventure title that relies on both CPU and GPU, but the measured FPS data shows that the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 109.8 FPS, which is well above the GPU's comfortable range. At 4K, the CPU is likely idle waiting on the GPU, as evidenced by the 57.2 FPS ceiling on Low settings.

The CPU's memory bandwidth is rated at 51.2 GB/s, which is adequate for this game. The 16 MB of L3 cache helps with data locality, though Control's engine likely benefits more from raw clock speed than cache size. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz is competitive with its rivals, as shown by the nearest rival comparisons where the Ryzen 7 5700 is within 0.7-1.2% of the Intel Core i9-9900K and i7-12700H.

The CPU's TDP is 65 W, making it an efficient part, but this does not directly translate to gaming performance. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the measured configurations. Even at 1080p Ultra (61.3 FPS), the CPU has headroom, as the GPU is probably nearing its limits.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on your target resolution and frame rate preference.

At 1080p, the data supports using High settings for a balanced experience. The average FPS is 65.9, which is above 60 FPS and provides good visual quality. If you have a 144 Hz monitor, Low settings at 109.8 FPS is the only way to approach that refresh rate, but you sacrifice visual fidelity. Ultra at 1080p yields 61.3 FPS, which is marginally below High and not worth the extra GPU load.

At 1440p, the choices are more constrained. Low settings give 81.1 FPS, which is smooth and playable, but Medium drops to 56.8 FPS and High to 53.8 FPS. If you prioritize frame rate, Low is the only option that clears 60 FPS. If you prefer visual quality and can tolerate 50-57 FPS, Medium or High are acceptable. Ultra at 45.2 FPS is too close to the edge for fast-paced action.

At 4K, the data is clear: none of the presets provide a comfortable experience. Low settings at 57.2 FPS is the only option above 50 FPS, but it still misses the 60 FPS target. Medium (38.1 FPS), High (35.8 FPS), and Ultra (32.8 FPS) are all below 40 FPS, which is not recommended for this genre. If you must play at 4K, Low is the only viable choice, and even then, expect occasional dips.

The overall recommendation is to play at 1080p with High settings for the best balance of visual quality and performance, or at 1440p with Low settings if you need higher frame rates. The data shows that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Control, regardless of settings.