Control

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile delivers a compelling, if not class-leading, experience in Control. This action-adventure title, released in 2019, responds well to the hardware, but the benchmark data reveals clear bottlenecks and scaling patterns. The combination ranks 2472nd out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of all systems tested for this game. This page breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, interpreting what the numbers mean for actual gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The most immediate observation from the measured FPS data is how dramatically performance falls as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo averages 121 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 91 FPS, a 25% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 62 FPS, which is a 49% drop from the 1080p figure and a 32% drop from 1440p. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count becomes the dominant factor.

The pattern holds across all settings. At High settings, the averages are 76 FPS (1080p), 58 FPS (1440p), and 39 FPS (4K). The step from 1080p to 1440p costs 18 FPS, while the step to 4K costs another 19 FPS. This near-linear degradation in frame rate relative to the pixel count increase (1440p has 1.78x the pixels of 1080p, 4K has 4x) indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor at these resolutions. The CPU, with its 16 cores and 32 threads, is not the constraint here; it has ample headroom to feed the graphics pipeline.

What is noteworthy is the diminishing returns at lower settings. At Low, the 4K average of 62 FPS is still playable, while at Ultra, the 4K average plummets to 34 FPS. This suggests that the RTX 5060 Mobile's 8 GB of VRAM and its compute capabilities are stretched thin at 4K with higher quality presets. The data shows that the sweet spot for this combo is at 1080p or 1440p, where the GPU can maintain higher frame rates without being overwhelmed by the resolution load.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB206 chip. It has 3328 shading units, 104 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation pipelines. Its boost clock is 1455 MHz, which is modest compared to desktop counterparts, but the card also features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. This memory bandwidth is crucial for a game like Control, which features complex physics and particle effects that can saturate memory throughput.

In the benchmark suite, the GPU scores 18852 in Passmark G3D and 96969 in Geekbench OpenCL. These scores place it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals are telling: the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is 0.5% faster on average, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is 1.3% faster. The RTX 5060 Mobile also sits just 1.2% above the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 1.3% above the RX 6700S. This clustering shows that the 5060 Mobile is a solid but not exceptional GPU, and its performance in Control reflects this.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is a potential limitation at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 34. The data does not include explicit VRAM usage, but the steep decline from High (39 FPS) to Ultra (34 FPS) at 4K suggests that texture and effect quality are taxing the memory subsystem. At 1080p, the GPU can handle all presets comfortably, with Ultra still averaging 66 FPS. The GPU's role here is clear: it is the bottleneck at higher resolutions, and users should treat 4K as a stretch goal rather than a primary target.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the most consistent. At High settings, the average FPS is 76, and even at Ultra it stays at 66. 1440p is also viable, with High averaging 58 FPS, but 4K drops below 40 FPS at High, making it less desirable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060 Mobile scores 18852 in Passmark G3D. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 0.5% higher on average. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is 1.3% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 5700 is 1.2% slower. The differences are marginal, so real-world game performance will be similar.

*Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in Control?*

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 35314, and its Passmark multithread score is 54934. These scores are far higher than what Control requires, so the CPU is not the limiting factor. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K confirm a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low averages 91 FPS, Medium averages 65 FPS, High averages 58 FPS, and Ultra averages 50 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 26 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs only 8 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the highest preset.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Control?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 62, which is playable. At 4K Medium, it drops to 44 FPS, and at High it is 39 FPS. Ultra is not recommended, as it averages just 34 FPS, which may feel stuttery in action scenes.

Q: How does the 5060 Mobile's memory bandwidth affect performance?

A: The GPU has 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth from its 8 GB GDDR7 memory. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the higher memory pressure likely contributes to the significant FPS drops. The 128-bit bus is narrower than some rivals, which may explain why performance falls off steeply at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 121 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the dataset. The Medium preset averages 86 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 99 FPS, indicating a stable experience. High settings average 76 FPS, and Ultra averages 66 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 35 FPS drop, but the step from High to Ultra is only 10 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset is not excessively demanding at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 91 FPS, which is a 30 FPS reduction from 1080p Low. Medium averages 65 FPS, with a minimum of 55 and a maximum of 75. High drops to 58 FPS, and Ultra averages 50 FPS. The relative scaling is consistent: each preset tier at 1440p is roughly 25-30% slower than its 1080p counterpart. The minimum FPS data for Medium (55 FPS) suggests that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate does not dip below a playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls off sharply. Low averages 62 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium averages 44 FPS, with a minimum of 37 and maximum of 50. High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 18 FPS, but the gap between High and Ultra is only 5 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is reaching its limits, and the Ultra preset offers little visual benefit for the additional performance cost. The 4K Medium minimum of 37 FPS is concerning, as it can lead to noticeable hitches during intense combat.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile ranks 2472nd out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. This places it in the 66th percentile of all combos tested, meaning roughly one-third of systems perform worse. While this is not a top-tier ranking, it is respectable given the mid-range nature of the GPU. The CPU is a high-end mobile part—its 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs—so the overall combo rank is dragged down by the GPU's 67th percentile standing.

The ranking suggests that this system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Control, but it will struggle to compete with higher-end combos at 4K. The nearest CPU rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, which is 1.6% faster on average, and the Intel Core i9-14900K, which is 1.7% faster. These comparisons are for the CPU alone, and the GPU remains the limiting factor in this game. For users prioritizing high frame rates at 1080p, this combo is more than adequate; for 4K enthusiasts, it falls short of the top tier.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the recommended settings depend on the user's target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is viable, with an average of 66 FPS. However, the High preset at 76 FPS offers a smoother experience with only a modest visual downgrade. The Medium preset at 86 FPS is a good middle ground for those who want high refresh rates, as the 73 FPS minimum ensures consistent performance.

At 1440p, the High preset is the best choice for a balance of visuals and performance, averaging 58 FPS. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 65 FPS is also acceptable, but the 55 FPS minimum could lead to occasional dips. For competitive play, the Low preset at 91 FPS provides the highest frame rate, but it sacrifices graphical fidelity.

For 4K, the Low preset is the only fully playable option, averaging 62 FPS. The Medium preset at 44 FPS is borderline, and the High preset at 39 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 34 FPS should be avoided unless the user prioritizes visuals over performance. In summary, the data supports using High settings at 1080p or 1440p for the best overall experience, while 4K users should stick to Low or accept lower frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a formidable mobile processor, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and it has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU also integrates a Radeon 8060S GPU, though this is not used in the tested combo. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 35314 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2044 in single-core, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs.

In Control, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls, none of which appear to bottleneck the system. The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, as the CPU has more than enough headroom. The Passmark multithread score of 54934 and the Geekbench multicore score of 20992 further confirm that this processor is not a limiting factor. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU maintains 121 FPS without issue.

The CPU's memory support for LPDDR5X over a quad-channel interface provides 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for feeding the GPU. The ECC memory support is a bonus for stability. Overall, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a high-end CPU that complements the RTX 5060 Mobile well, ensuring that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates in this game. Users upgrading from older systems will find that this CPU eliminates any potential CPU-related stutters, allowing for smooth gameplay across all tested settings.