Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination delivers a workable, if not spectacular, experience in Control, with performance varying sharply across resolutions. The CPU is a strong performer, sitting in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU, at the 63rd percentile, is the more likely bottleneck in demanding scenes. The data shows that 1080p is the sweet spot for this pairing, with 1440p requiring a significant drop in visual fidelity, and 4K proving largely out of reach for smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits in a tightly contested performance cluster. Its average benchmark score of 29,879 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which scores 29,868 (a 0% delta). The Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS are also extremely close, each scoring 29,955, putting them a mere 0.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X trails slightly with a score of 29,713, placing it 0.6% behind. In practical terms, users upgrading from any of these processors would see negligible difference in frame rates, as the performance gap is within the margin of error for most games.

On the graphics side, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 finds its nearest rivals in a mix of older workstation and newer mobile parts. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 matches its average score of 19,036 exactly, with a 0% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is a hair ahead at 19,049 (0.1% faster), while the NVIDIA Tesla K20m leads the group at 19,089 (0.3% faster). The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is the closest competitor from behind, scoring 19,054, which is 0.4% slower. The data indicates that while these GPUs have very different architectures and feature sets, their raw compute performance in this benchmark suite is remarkably similar.

For Control specifically, this means a system with any of these rival GPUs would likely produce frame rates within a few percent of the RX 6600. The choice between them would come down to other factors like driver support, power efficiency, or feature support rather than raw speed.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear picture of how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom, and the GPU is the primary limiter. This is evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra settings. The frame rate drops from 110.4 FPS at Low to 57.6 FPS at Ultra, a 47.8% reduction. This significant drop indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder as settings increase, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT has ample processing power to keep up.

When moving to 1440p, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. The Low preset still delivers a comfortable 84.5 FPS, but High drops to 54.8 FPS and Ultra falls to 47.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 44.1%, suggesting the GPU is now the dominant factor. The CPU's 16 threads and high single-core performance are sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution, but the RX 6600's 8 GB of VRAM and compute throughput start to become the bottleneck.

At 2160p, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. Even at Low settings, the average frame rate is just 57 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings yield only 33.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 42.8% reduction, similar to 1440p, but the absolute numbers are much lower. The data strongly suggests that no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the GPU's inability to render Control at 4K with acceptable performance. The game's resolution scaling is the dominant variable, and the RX 6600 simply lacks the raw pixel throughput for this task.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 1080p with High settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 70.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. It is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, only the Low preset is playable, delivering an average of 84.5 FPS. Medium settings drop to 57.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset averages only 57 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. All other presets (Medium, High, Ultra) fall significantly short, with frame rates between 32.6 and 41.4 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29,879. This is statistically identical to the Ryzen 7 7840H (29,868, 0% delta) and within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS (both 29,955). The Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% slower with a score of 29,713.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest competitors?

A: The RX 6600's average score of 19,036 is matched by the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19,030, 0% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is 0.1% faster (19,049), and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation is 0.4% slower (18,954).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The average frame rate drops from 110.4 FPS at Low to 57.6 FPS at Ultra, a decrease of 47.8%. This indicates the GPU is heavily taxed by the higher preset.

The Verdict

The data from the benchmark results gives a clear verdict on whether this PC can run Control. At 1920x1080, the answer is a definitive yes. The system achieves playable frame rates (above 60 FPS) on High, Medium, and Low presets, with the best playable setting being High at an average of 70.3 FPS. Ultra falls just short at 57.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game, but with significant compromises. Only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, delivering 84.5 FPS. Medium (57.8 FPS), High (54.8 FPS), and Ultra (47.2 FPS) all fail to reach 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is that this PC cannot run Control smoothly. The highest average frame rate is 57 FPS at Low settings, which is below the playable threshold. All other presets produce unplayable results. The GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured frame rates, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is High, which delivers an average of 70.3 FPS. This provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. While Medium (78.3 FPS) and Low (110.4 FPS) are also playable, High offers the best visual experience without dipping below the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Low, with an average of 84.5 FPS. This is the only setting that maintains 60 FPS. Users must accept lower visual fidelity to achieve smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The closest option is Low, which averages 57 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold. As such, no settings recommendation can be made for 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Control, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination ranks 2857th out of 3720 tested combos. This places it in the lower-mid range of all systems tested. The rank reflects the GPU's position as a 60th-percentile part, which holds back the overall potential of the high-performing CPU.

The data suggests that this combination is balanced for 1080p gaming, where the GPU is sufficient to produce playable frame rates at high settings. However, the ranking indicates that many other combinations deliver higher average frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The CPU's strong performance (81st percentile) is not fully utilized by the GPU, which is the limiting factor in this pairing. Users seeking higher frame rates or better 1440p performance would need to consider a more powerful graphics card to better match the CPU's capabilities.