Control

Control is a demanding action-adventure title, and the measured data for the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 shows a system that requires deliberate settings choices to balance visual fidelity with frame rate. The benchmark results indicate that this combination is capable of smooth performance, but the optimal preset depends heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows a clear trade-off between visual quality and performance across the four available presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 121 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 86 FPS on Medium, 76 FPS on High, and 66 FPS on Ultra. For most players at 1080p, the High preset represents the best experience, offering a 76 FPS average that is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold while still providing substantial visual upgrades over Medium. The Ultra preset at 66 FPS is also playable, but the 10 FPS cost over High may not justify the marginal visual gains for those seeking higher refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the data suggests that the High preset is the most balanced choice. The average FPS of 58 is close to the 60 FPS target, and while it is lower than the 65 FPS average of Medium, the visual improvements are significant. The Ultra preset at 50 FPS is playable but begins to show the strain on the GPU, and the Low preset at 91 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for the performance gain. For users with a 144Hz monitor at this resolution, Medium at 65 FPS would be the recommended preset, as it provides a smoother experience than High while retaining acceptable detail.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more constrained. The data shows that only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS, hitting 62 FPS. The Medium preset delivers 44 FPS, High drops to 39 FPS, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only option that consistently maintains playable frame rates, but the visual compromise is substantial. Players who prioritize visual quality over smoothness could opt for Medium at 44 FPS, but the benchmark results indicate that this is a less than ideal experience for fast-paced action. Overall, the best experience is achieved at 1080p with High settings, where the system balances a 76 FPS average with good visual fidelity.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, manufactured on a 3 nm process. It features a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations, and the data suggests that this processor is more than capable of keeping up with the GPU at all tested settings. The processor's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35589 and single-core score of 2204 indicate strong computational throughput, which is relevant for a game that can be demanding on logical cores.

The benchmark results show that the system's performance is primarily limited by the GPU at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 121, which is more than double the 39 FPS average at 4K High. This scaling pattern suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the frame rate is able to reach high levels when the GPU load is reduced. The processor's high boost clock of 5.40 GHz likely helps maintain consistent frame delivery in scenes with complex physics or many entities, as Control's action sequences can be CPU-intensive.

However, the data does not show any significant CPU bottleneck at 1080p Ultra, where the average FPS is 66. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the frame rate to plateau regardless of GPU load. Instead, the FPS scales consistently with settings changes, indicating that the Core Ultra 9 275HX provides sufficient headroom for the RTX 5060 to operate at its full potential. The processor's 36 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game's data streaming needs, though the measured FPS data does not isolate CPU-specific performance metrics.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is based on the GB206 chip with the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz, and it has 3840 shading units. In Control, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate at higher resolutions and settings, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K.

The data shows that the RTX 5060's 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's demands at all tested settings, as the benchmark results do not indicate any memory-related stuttering or crashes. The GPU's 30 RT cores are present, but the measured FPS data does not include ray tracing benchmarks, so the impact of this feature is not quantified. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 20891 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, and it is closely matched with rivals such as the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, which has a deltaPct of 1.2, and the AMD Radeon 860M, which is 0.3% behind.

The GPU's performance scaling is clear: at 1080p, it delivers 121 FPS on Low, 86 FPS on Medium, 76 FPS on High, and 66 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p, these numbers drop to 91, 65, 58, and 50 FPS respectively. At 4K, the GPU is heavily taxed, with the Low preset at 62 FPS being the only playable option, and the Ultra preset falling to 34 FPS. This pattern indicates that the RTX 5060 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises. The GPU's 145 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU are modest for its performance class, but the measured data does not include power consumption metrics.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1894 out of 2888 tested combos in Control, placing it in the lower half of the database. This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component benchmarks, but it reflects the specific performance characteristics of this pairing in this particular game. The CPU's percentile rank of 94 among all CPUs is very high, while the GPU's percentile rank of 72 is more moderate, suggesting that the GPU is the limiting factor for this combo's overall position.

The combo's rank of 1894 indicates that many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve higher average FPS in Control, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The data shows that the RTX 5060's performance is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, which has a deltaPct of 1.2, meaning the RX 6750 XT is slightly faster. However, the combo rank is not solely determined by GPU performance, as the CPU also plays a role. The Core Ultra 9 275HX's strong multi-core performance (Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35589) does not translate into a higher ranking because Control is not heavily dependent on CPU cores beyond a certain point.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 5060 is nearly identical in performance to the AMD Radeon 860M (deltaPct of -0.3) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (deltaPct of -0.3). The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary is 0.8% faster, and the RX 6750 XT is 1.2% faster. These small deltas suggest that the combo's rank is not due to an unusually weak GPU, but rather the competitive nature of the GPU market. The combo rank of 1894 out of 2888 means that a majority of tested systems outperform this one in Control, which is expected given the RTX 5060's mid-range positioning.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest average FPS is 121, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this system?

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset yields an average FPS of 34, which is below the generally accepted 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in this game?

A: The RTX 5060 is 1.2% slower than the RX 6750 XT, based on the deltaPct value from the nearest rivals data.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 60 FPS experience on High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the system achieves 76 FPS, which is above 60. At 1440p High, it drops to 58 FPS, so 1080p is the best choice for 60+ FPS on High.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any settings?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck, as FPS scales consistently with settings changes at all resolutions, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems in Control?

A: The combo ranks 1894 out of 2888 tested combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 121 FPS on Low, 86 FPS on Medium, 76 FPS on High, and 66 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 73 and a maximum of 99, indicating some frame variability but generally stable performance. At 2560x1440, the averages are 91 FPS on Low, 65 FPS on Medium, 58 FPS on High, and 50 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum of 55 and a maximum of 75 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 62 FPS, Medium averages 44 FPS with a minimum of 37 and maximum of 50, High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. The data shows that the 4K Medium preset has the widest range of frame times, suggesting potential stuttering in intense scenes. Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, with Ultra typically costing about 45-50% of the Low preset's frame rate. For example, at 1080p, Ultra (66 FPS) is roughly 45% lower than Low (121 FPS). This pattern holds across resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the primary performance driver.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the limiting component. Moving from 1080p Low (121 FPS) to 1440p Low (91 FPS) results in a 25% decrease, and further to 4K Low (62 FPS) is a 49% decrease from 1080p. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count directly impacts the rendering load. At High settings, the drop is even more pronounced: 76 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K, representing a 49% drop from 1080p to 4K.

The resolution scaling data indicates that the RTX 5060 is the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance is more than sufficient to handle the increased draw calls at higher resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat across resolutions, but the data shows a clear and consistent decline with each resolution increase. The 4K Ultra preset at 34 FPS is only 28% of the 1080p Low performance, demonstrating the extreme GPU load at 4K. For users seeking the best experience, the data strongly suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with 1440p being viable for less demanding presets, and 4K reserved for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate.