Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 pairing in Control presents a study in balance and compromise. The data shows a combo that is clearly capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p, yet the demands of higher resolutions quickly expose the limits of this particular hardware configuration. The measured frames per second across the board tell a consistent story about where this system's strengths lie and where it falters, making it a valuable data point for understanding mid-range performance in a visually intensive action-adventure title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is built on the Zen 3 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock sits at 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, figures that are directly relevant when considering the game's engine demands. Control is known for its physics-heavy environments and destructible objects, which can stress the processor. The CPU’s performance percentile of 83 against all CPUs indicates it has solid headroom for gaming workloads. In synthetic tests, the chip scores 8,717 in Cinebench R20 multicore and 1,230 in single-core, providing a reference point for its ability to handle both the game's logic and the rendering thread. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are more than adequate for feeding the GPU in most scenarios.

However, the benchmark results suggest that in this specific title, the CPU is rarely the bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 105.9 FPS, which indicates the processor can push frames well past the 60 FPS threshold. The data implies that the 5700G is not holding back the RTX 2060 at lower resolutions. The 3DMark scores, such as 6,629 for 16-thread tests and 899 for single-thread, reinforce that the CPU has enough multi-threaded and single-threaded muscle to keep up with the game's demands. The score for passmark_find_prime_numbers is notably low at 59, but this is a synthetic edge case not representative of gaming workloads. In practice, the CPU's role here is to maintain a stable frame delivery, and the data suggests it does so without creating a significant performance ceiling until the GPU becomes overwhelmed at higher resolutions.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the more critical component for this game, and its characteristics define the performance envelope. Equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, it offers a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is 1680 MHz, and its Turing architecture includes 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, features that are relevant for a game like Control that supports ray tracing and DLSS. With 1920 shading units and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s, the card has the raw compute power to handle the game's complex visual effects, but the 6 GB VRAM is a potential limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The GPU's percentile rank of 58 against all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier.

The FPS data shows a clear pattern of the GPU becoming the primary constraint as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 28.7, which is below playable thresholds. This is a direct result of the GPU being unable to process the pixel count and shader complexity at that resolution. The 12 nm process node and 160 W TDP of the GPU are consistent with its mid-range positioning, and the benchmark scores reflect this, with a Passmark G3D score of 14,111. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor in this combo at 1440p and 4K, as evidenced by the sharp decline in performance when compared to the CPU's relative stability. The data suggests that the RTX 2060 is best utilized at 1080p, where its VRAM capacity and compute power are sufficient to maintain high frame rates without hitting memory or processing walls.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves high frame rates, with an average of 69.1 FPS on High settings and 60.9 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the average drops to 53.9 FPS on High, making 1080p the clear choice for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 2060's VRAM impact performance at 4K?

A: The 6 GB of VRAM appears to be a limiting factor at 4K, as the High settings at 3840x2160 yield only 34.1 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a 36.7% performance drop, indicating that the memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the larger frame buffer demands.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700G bottleneck the RTX 2060?

A: The data suggests no, as the CPU's single-thread score of 1,230 in Cinebench R20 and the high FPS at 1080p Low (105.9 FPS) indicate the processor is capable of feeding the GPU. The bottleneck shifts to the GPU at higher resolutions, not the CPU.

Q: Is the Ultra preset worth the performance cost?

A: The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 60.9 FPS, which is only 8.2 FPS lower than High. However, at 1440p, Ultra drops to 44.7 FPS. The data suggests that the visual gains from High to Ultra come at a significant cost, especially as resolution increases.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested systems?

A: This configuration ranks 1327 out of 1636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This ranking is logical given the GPU's mid-range status and the performance data showing it struggles at resolutions above 1080p.

*Q: Can this system handle ray tracing in Control?*

A: While the RTX 2060 has 30 RT cores, the measured data shows that even without ray tracing, the system struggles at 4K. The low average FPS at higher resolutions implies that enabling ray tracing would further reduce performance, making it impractical outside of 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 105.9 FPS on Low, 75.6 FPS on Medium, 69.1 FPS on High, and 60.9 FPS on Ultra. These figures show a smooth scaling curve, with the drop from Low to Ultra being 45 FPS, which is a substantial but expected reduction given the increased visual fidelity. The 1080p resolution is where this combo shines, with all settings remaining above the 60 FPS threshold except for the Ultra preset, which just barely hits it.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance takes a noticeable hit. The average FPS on Low is 82.6, which is still excellent, but Medium drops to 59.8, High to 53.9, and Ultra to 44.7. The trend shows that the GPU is starting to struggle with the increased pixel count, as the gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 37.9 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal at best. The Low preset averages 57.5 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 38.3, High to 34.1, and Ultra to 28.7. The data indicates that 4K is only viable on the Low preset, and even then, it is not consistently smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU's dominance as the limiting factor. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 69.1 at 1080p to 53.9 at 1440p, a 22% decrease, and then to 34.1 at 4K, a further 36.7% decrease from 1440p. This exponential drop-off is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect a more linear decline, as the processor's workload does not increase with resolution. The data strongly suggests that the RTX 2060's compute and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed at higher resolutions.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution also highlights the GPU's limitations. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 45 FPS, but at 4K, the difference is only 28.8 FPS. This compression of the FPS range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is hitting a hard ceiling where even lowering settings cannot fully compensate for the pixel count. The 6 GB VRAM is likely a significant contributor, as texture and geometry data for 4K exceeds the available memory, causing the GPU to rely on slower data transfers. The data points to a system that is well-balanced for 1080p but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings. This preset delivers an average of 69.1 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, while still providing a high level of visual quality. The Ultra preset at 1080p offers a marginal improvement in visuals for a 8.2 FPS drop, which may not be worth it for most users. For those seeking maximum frame rates, the Medium preset at 75.6 FPS is a solid choice, but High represents the best balance between performance and fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the data suggests that only the Low preset (82.6 FPS) provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 59.8 FPS is borderline, but the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold. Users with 1440p monitors should consider the Low preset to maintain playability, or be prepared to accept frame rates in the 50s. At 3840x2160, the data shows that 4K gaming is not a viable option for this combo, as even the Low preset only averages 57.5 FPS, with all other presets falling below 40 FPS. The recommendation is to avoid 4K or significantly reduce the resolution scale.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested configurations, this combo ranks 1327 out of 1636 in Control, placing it in the bottom 19% of all systems. This ranking is a clear reflection of the RTX 2060's performance ceiling, which is its 58th percentile against all GPUs. The CPU, with its 83rd percentile ranking, is not the primary drag on this combo's position. The data implies that the GPU is holding back the overall ranking, as the CPU has the headroom to support a more powerful graphics card.

The ranking suggests that while this system is perfectly capable for 1080p gaming, it falls behind many other combos that are better suited for higher resolutions. The nearest rivals for the GPU, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% higher score) and AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.7% lower score), are similarly positioned, confirming the RTX 2060's mid-range status. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (-0.3% delta) and Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.4% delta), show that the 5700G is competitive with other mid-range processors. The combo's overall rank of 1327 is a summation of these parts, placing it as a capable but not exceptional performer in this specific game.