Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Control, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary constraint at higher settings. The measured data shows a system that can hit high refresh rates at 1080p with lowered settings but struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at 4K Ultra, placing it in the 29th percentile of tested combos for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is severe and consistent across all settings, pointing directly at the graphics card as the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 118 at 1080p to 60 at 4K, a reduction of 58 frames per second. This represents a 49% performance loss when moving up two resolution tiers. The scaling at High settings is similar, with the average dropping from 74 FPS at 1080p to 38 FPS at 4K, a 36 FPS decline that cuts performance roughly in half.

The pattern strongly indicates a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, since the processor's workload stays constant while pixel count rises. Instead, the steep decline in FPS as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is saturated at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings only achieve 60 FPS average, which is barely acceptable for smooth gameplay, while Ultra settings at 4K fall to just 33 FPS average.

At 1440p, the scaling is more moderate. Low settings achieve 89 FPS average, dropping to 56 FPS at High and 49 FPS at Ultra. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is less dramatic than the gap between 1440p and 4K, suggesting the card has enough headroom at the lower resolution to keep pace with the CPU but becomes increasingly strained as pixel count grows. The 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS average indicates that this combination is not viable for high-fidelity 4K gaming in Control, while 1080p Ultra at 65 FPS average remains playable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G brings eight cores and sixteen threads to this pairing, built on the Zen 3 architecture using a 7 nm process. The processor runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with a 16 MB L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, the single-thread score of 899 in 3DMark and 1494 in Cinebench R23 indicate solid per-core performance that is sufficient to feed the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

The CPU's benchmark results place it in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27051. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, scores 27097, a difference of only -0.2%, showing the 5700G trades blows with a former flagship. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 trails slightly with a score of 26936, a 0.4% gap, while the Intel Core i5-14400T leads at 27166, putting the 5700G 0.4% behind.

For Control, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are relevant. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 show that the processor can handle heavy multi-threaded workloads, which is useful for a game that can utilize multiple cores for physics and AI. However, the game's frame rates at lower resolutions are not CPU-limited, as evidenced by the 118 FPS at 1080p Low. This suggests the 5700G provides ample headroom, and the bottleneck shifts entirely to the GPU as resolution increases. The data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor in any tested configuration, as the FPS drops consistently with resolution increases rather than plateauing at a CPU ceiling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using a 12 nm process, featuring 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1470 MHz and boosts to 1650 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective.

The GPU's benchmark performance places it in the 62nd percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159, a delta of -0.4%, meaning the desktop RTX 2060 SUPER is essentially matched by a mobile part. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, 0.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, 1.5% higher, and the Intel Arc A770M leads at 18383, 1.6% higher. This places the RTX 2060 SUPER at the bottom of its immediate competitive cluster.

In Control, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the tested settings, but the compute power is the limiting factor at high resolutions. The 4K results, ranging from 33 FPS at Ultra to 60 FPS at Low, show that the card's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not enough to maintain high frame rates at that pixel density. The 1440p results are more respectable, with 49 FPS at Ultra and 89 FPS at Low, indicating the card is better suited to this resolution for demanding titles. The 1080p results are strong, with 65 FPS at Ultra and 118 FPS at Low, suggesting the GPU pairs well with the CPU at this resolution for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 SUPER with the Ryzen 7 5700G delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 118 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Medium settings drop to 84 FPS average, with a minimum of 71 FPS and maximum of 96 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above typical refresh rates. High settings achieve 74 FPS average, which remains playable on standard displays. Ultra settings yield 65 FPS average, still above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p Ultra a viable option for this combination.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings remain fluid at 89 FPS average, but Medium falls to 63 FPS average, with a minimum of 54 FPS and maximum of 73 FPS. High settings produce 56 FPS average, which dips below the 60 FPS ideal for many users. Ultra settings are the weakest at this resolution, delivering just 49 FPS average, which may cause noticeable stutter in action sequences. The minimum frame rate data for Medium at 1440p is 54 FPS, indicating occasional dips below the average.

At 3840x2160, the combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 60 FPS, hitting the minimum acceptable threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings drop to 43 FPS average, with a minimum of 36 FPS and maximum of 49 FPS, showing significant frame time variance. High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 33 FPS average. These results indicate that 4K gaming is not practical for this pairing except at Low settings, and even then, the 60 FPS average leaves no headroom for demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2650 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the 29th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly 71% of other combinations perform better in this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning, as the CPU's strong benchmark scores are not enough to overcome the graphics card's limitations at higher resolutions.

The data suggests that the combo is better suited for 1080p gaming, where it can achieve high frame rates across all settings. At 1440p, it remains usable but requires settings adjustments to stay above 60 FPS. The 4K results are below the playable threshold for most settings, dragging down the overall ranking. Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is positioned for mainstream gaming rather than high-end performance, with the RTX 2060 SUPER's end-of-life production status indicating it is a previous-generation part.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combination in Control?*

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 is the best resolution, with all settings achieving above 65 FPS average. At 2560x1440, only Low settings stay above 89 FPS, while Ultra drops to 49 FPS average. The 3840x2160 results are below 60 FPS for all settings except Low.

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K smoothly?*

A: Only at Low settings does the average FPS reach 60 at 3840x2160. Medium settings average 43 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. These results indicate that 4K gaming is not viable for this pairing at medium or higher settings.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER scores 18093 on average, which is 0.4% lower than the RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, 0.5% lower than the Radeon Pro 5700 at 18189, 1.5% lower than the Radeon RX 460 at 18373, and 1.6% lower than the Arc A770M at 18383.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 SUPER in this game?

A: The data shows no CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 118 FPS average, and frame rates drop consistently as resolution increases, indicating the GPU is the limiting component rather than the CPU.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 71, with an average of 84. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 54, with an average of 63. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 36, with an average of 43.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark performance compare to the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K's score of 27097. This makes the two processors effectively equivalent in overall synthetic performance.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combination, the data points to 1920x1080 as the optimal resolution. At this resolution, Ultra settings deliver 65 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. If a higher frame rate is desired, High settings at 1080p yield 74 FPS average, providing a more responsive experience without a significant visual penalty. Medium settings at 1080p offer 84 FPS average with a minimum of 71 FPS, ensuring consistent frame pacing.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to Low settings, which achieve 89 FPS average and remain fluid. Medium settings at 1440p average 63 FPS with a minimum of 54 FPS, which may be acceptable for less demanding players but risks dips below 60 FPS. High and Ultra settings at 1440p are not recommended, as they fall to 56 FPS and 49 FPS averages respectively, compromising smoothness.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with a 60 FPS average that leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. Medium settings at 4K average 43 FPS with a 36 FPS minimum, which will cause noticeable stuttering. High and Ultra settings at 4K are not viable, with averages of 38 FPS and 33 FPS respectively. The measured data indicates that users prioritizing visual fidelity should stick to 1080p Ultra, while those prioritizing frame rate should use 1080p Medium or 1440p Low.