Control

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER lands at rank 2650 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. That places this pairing in the 71st percentile of all combinations tested, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of every ten systems on record. For a build centered on a mid-range Turing card from 2019 and a Zen 3 processor from 2022, this is a respectable standing, though it is not a top-tier result by any means.

The rank reflects how the two components interact in this specific title. The RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor in most scenarios, as its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are modest by modern standards. The 5800X3D, by contrast, is a high-end gaming CPU with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which places it in the 80th percentile among all CPUs. When the GPU is the bottleneck, the CPU's strength cannot fully express itself, which drags the combined rank down toward the GPU's percentile of 62.

The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p, the combo reaches playable frame rates across all settings, but at 4K, it struggles to maintain 60 FPS even on Low settings. The rank of 2650 is therefore a compromise between a strong CPU and a modest GPU. In CPU-light scenes, the 5800X3D's cache and core layout help push frame rates higher, but in GPU-bound scenes, the RTX 2060 SUPER's pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s become the ceiling.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits in the upper-middle tier. The 5800X3D's average benchmark score of 27896 puts it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, 0% delta) and Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, 0.1% delta), while the RTX 2060 SUPER's average of 18093 is close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5% delta). The GPU is slightly below those rivals, which explains why the combo rank is not higher.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo good enough for 1440p gaming in Control?*

A: Yes, at 1440p with Medium settings, the combo delivers 63 FPS on average, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS. On High settings, it drops to 56 FPS, which is still playable. For a smoother experience, Low settings at 1440p yield 89 FPS.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K in Control?*

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 60 FPS. At Medium, it drops to 43 FPS (min 36, max 49), and at High it falls to 38 FPS. Ultra settings are not viable for 4K, as the average is just 33 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 5800X3D's average benchmark score of 27896 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, 0.1% delta). It is also just 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF (27799). The 5800X3D sits in the 80th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to similar cards?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER's average benchmark score of 18093 is 0.4% behind the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159) and 1.5% behind the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373). It is also 1.6% behind the Intel Arc A770M (18383). The GPU sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What settings deliver the best balance of visuals and performance?

A: At 1080p, Medium settings give 84 FPS (min 71, max 96), which is near the sweet spot. At 1440p, Medium is the highest playable preset (63 FPS). For 4K, Low settings are the only option that reaches 60 FPS.

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

A: At 1080p, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's 8-core/16-thread design and large cache are more than enough for Control's action-adventure workload. At 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) and compute throughput are clearly the limiting factors, with frame rates dropping by over 40% from 1080p to 4K on the same settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control shows a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound title. At Low settings, the average frame rate goes from 118 FPS at 1080p, to 89 FPS at 1440p, to 60 FPS at 4K. That is a 25% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and another 33% drop from 1440p to 4K. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are not enough to keep frame rates high at 4K, even with the 5800X3D feeding it data.

At Medium settings, the pattern is similar but more pronounced. The 1080p result is 84 FPS, 1440p is 63 FPS, and 4K is 43 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 32%, which indicates that the GPU is hitting a compute or bandwidth wall. At High settings, the 1080p result is 74 FPS, 1440p is 56 FPS, and 4K is 38 FPS. The 4K result is barely half of the 1080p figure, confirming that the RTX 2060 SUPER is not designed for 4K gaming in demanding titles.

Ultra settings show the worst scaling: 65 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is below the 30 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making it unusable for most players. The scaling pattern across all settings suggests that the GPU is the dominant constraint, as the CPU's performance does not vary with resolution. The 5800X3D's 3D V-Cache and 96 MB L3 cache help maintain consistent frame pacing, but they cannot compensate for the GPU's limited pixel throughput at higher resolutions.

The data shows that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with all settings delivering at least 65 FPS. At 1440p, players must choose between Low (89 FPS) and Medium (63 FPS) for a playable experience. At 4K, only Low settings are viable, and even then, the 60 FPS average is right at the edge of what is considered smooth.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 118 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings yield 84 FPS, with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS, providing a stable experience. High settings drop to 74 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings average 65 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably. Low settings average 89 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 FPS and a maximum of 73 FPS, making it the highest playable preset. High settings average 56 FPS, which is borderline for action games. Ultra settings fall to 49 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may feel less fluid.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings average 60 FPS, which just meets the standard for smooth gameplay. Medium settings average 43 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 49 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. High settings average 38 FPS, and Ultra settings average 33 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS target and may cause noticeable stutter in fast-paced combat.

The measured data includes only average FPS for most presets, but the Medium settings at each resolution include min and max values. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 71 FPS ensures no drops below the 60 FPS line. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 54 FPS shows some dips, but they are brief. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 36 FPS indicates significant frame-time spikes, making this preset less reliable for consistent gameplay.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It has 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, along with 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores. The GPU's base clock is 1470 MHz with a boost clock of 1650 MHz, and the memory runs at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is sufficient for Control at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the game's textures and effects can push against the VRAM limit. The GPU's pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are the primary constraints at higher resolutions, as the data shows a sharp FPS drop from 1440p to 4K. The FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is modest, and the FP16 performance of 14.36 TFLOPS (2:1) is not fully utilized by this title, which relies on standard rasterization.

The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, -1.5% delta), and the Intel Arc A770M (18383, -1.6% delta). The GPU's performance in Control aligns with these scores, as it delivers playable frame rates at 1080p but falls short at 4K.

The GPU's power draw is rated at 175 W, with a suggested PSU of 450 W, and it uses a single 8-pin power connector. The card's dual-slot design and 229 mm length make it compatible with most mid-tower cases. The RTX 2060 SUPER supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which covers Control's requirements.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It uses a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 8,850 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

The CPU's defining feature is its 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is split into 64 KB L1 per core and 512 KB L2 per core. This large cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for games like Control that rely on frequent data access. The 5800X3D's TDP is 105 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM4 with PCIe Gen 4 (20 lanes for the CPU). The CPU is end-of-life and was released in April 2022, with a launch MSRP of $449.

In benchmark terms, the 5800X3D scores 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1452 in single-core, along with 11765 in Geekbench multi-core and 2017 in single-core. Its Passmark multi-thread score is 28309, with a single-thread score of 3234. The CPU sits in the 80th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, 0% delta), Intel Core i9-10900K (27872, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (27932, -0.1% delta), and Intel Core i5-12600KF (27799, 0.3% delta).

In Control, the 5800X3D's performance is more than adequate, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads ensure that background tasks and physics calculations do not cause frame drops. The 3D V-Cache helps maintain consistent frame times, especially in scenes with many objects or dynamic lighting. However, because the RTX 2060 SUPER is the bottleneck at most resolutions, the CPU's strength is not fully utilized.

The 5800X3D's data shows strong results in 3DMark tests, with a 16-thread score of 7299 and a max-thread score of 7285. The single-thread score of 884 is lower, but it is sufficient for gaming. The CPU's cache configuration is its main advantage in this title, as it reduces the need for slower memory accesses. Overall, the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; the GPU is.