Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with 4K remaining viable at lower presets. The benchmark data shows a clear pattern of performance scaling tied directly to resolution and settings, with the GPU acting as the primary performance limiter across all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the workload shifts as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 147.3 FPS, which drops to 110.2 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 72.9 FPS at 4K Low. That represents a 25.2% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p, and a 50.5% loss from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting component; the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions, but the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the bottleneck as pixel count rises.

Moving to High settings, the pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers. The 1080p High result is 92.7 FPS, which falls to 69.3 FPS at 1440p High (a 25.2% drop) and 50.3 FPS at 4K High (a 45.7% drop from 1080p). The scaling between 1080p and 1440p is nearly identical to the Low setting, suggesting that the GPU is consistently saturated at these resolutions regardless of preset. The 4K High result of 50.3 FPS is close to the 60 FPS target but misses it, indicating that 4K High is borderline for smooth play.

Ultra settings amplify the resolution penalty. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 79.9 FPS, dropping to 59.7 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 38.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra figure is less than half the 1080p Low result, showing that the highest preset combined with 4K puts extreme pressure on the RX 6750 XT. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should stick to Medium or Low presets, while 1440p Ultra remains playable at just under 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 824th out of 1636 combos for Control. That places it in the middle of the distribution, with 812 combos performing worse and 823 performing better. The percentile position of the CPU is 76th among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 79th percentile among all graphics cards, indicating that both components are above average individually but the combo does not reach the top tier for this specific game.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show how close the Ryzen 5 3600 is to other mid-range options. The Intel Core i5-11400 has an average score of 18150, a mere 0.1% higher than the Ryzen's 18129. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 18101, which is 0.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 18158, 0.2% lower than the 3600. These negligible deltas suggest that the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo; the GPU dominates the gaming performance picture.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals cluster tightly around the RX 6750 XT's average score of 35327. The AMD Radeon RX 5600M is 0.2% behind, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is 0.3% ahead, and the AMD Radeon 880M is 0.9% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 leads by 1.3%. These small percentage differences indicate that the RX 6750 XT is positioned in a dense performance band where minor architectural or driver differences can shift rankings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At High settings, 1440p delivers 69.3 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS, while 4K High at 50.3 FPS falls short. 1080p High reaches 92.7 FPS, but the visual upgrade to 1440p is worthwhile for the small performance cost.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but only at reduced presets. The 4K Low result of 72.9 FPS is playable, and 4K Medium at 55.8 FPS is near the 60 FPS target. 4K High at 50.3 FPS and 4K Ultra at 38.7 FPS are below ideal smoothness thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct competitors?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 18129 on average, which is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-11400 (18150), the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18101), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (18158). These differences are negligible for gaming, meaning the CPU choice has minimal impact on Control performance.

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

A: At 1080p, Low produces 147.3 FPS while Ultra produces 79.9 FPS. That is a 67.4 FPS difference, or roughly 45.7% lower performance on Ultra compared to Low. The gap narrows at higher resolutions: at 4K, Low gives 72.9 FPS and Ultra gives 38.7 FPS, a 34.2 FPS difference.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game?

A: The benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Across all resolutions, FPS scales consistently with preset changes, and the GPU's 79th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 76th percentile shows both are capable, but the RX 6750 XT's pixel throughput dictates the final frame rates.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the components?

A: The CPU launched with an MSRP of $199, and the GPU launched with an MSRP of 549 USD. These figures are for reference only and do not reflect current market pricing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 147.3 FPS, Medium yields 105.9 FPS, High drops to 92.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 79.9 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 41.4 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 13.2 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 12.8 FPS. The largest performance penalty comes from the initial preset jump.

At 2560x1440, the numbers scale down proportionally. Low gives 110.2 FPS, Medium produces 80.7 FPS, High reaches 69.3 FPS, and Ultra delivers 59.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 29.5 FPS, between Medium and High is 11.4 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 9.6 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 59.7 FPS is just under the 60 FPS threshold, so users seeking maximum visual fidelity may need to accept a slight frame rate dip.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low yields 72.9 FPS, Medium drops to 55.8 FPS, High falls to 50.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 38.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 17.1 FPS, between Medium and High is 5.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 11.6 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration below 40 FPS, making it the least playable option in the dataset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the dominant component in this combo for Control. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the textures and effects in this game. The GPU's base clock of 2150 MHz boosts to 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz, allowing it to maintain high throughput during sustained gaming sessions.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks place it at the 79th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average score of 35327. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, is 0.2% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 1.3% ahead. These small deltas show that the RX 6750 XT performs in a crowded mid-to-high tier, and its 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is well-matched to the demands of Control at 1440p.

The memory subsystem is particularly relevant for 4K gaming. The 12 GB frame buffer is ample for 4K textures, and the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth supports the high-resolution rendering. However, the measured FPS at 4K shows that raw compute and memory bandwidth are not sufficient to push past 60 FPS on High presets, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor rather than the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. For 1080p, High settings at 92.7 FPS provide a smooth experience with good visual quality, while Ultra at 79.9 FPS remains playable for users who prioritize image fidelity. Low at 147.3 FPS is unnecessary unless chasing extremely high refresh rates.

For 1440p, High settings at 69.3 FPS offer the best balance of visual quality and performance, staying comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium at 80.7 FPS is a safer choice for those who want headroom, while Ultra at 59.7 FPS is borderline and may cause occasional dips below 60 FPS. Low at 110.2 FPS is viable for competitive play but sacrifices the game's atmospheric effects.

For 4K, Medium at 55.8 FPS is the recommended preset, as it stays close to 60 FPS while retaining moderate visual quality. Low at 72.9 FPS is the only preset that exceeds 60 FPS at 4K, making it the choice for smooth gameplay. High at 50.3 FPS and Ultra at 38.7 FPS are not recommended for consistent play, as the frame rates fall below the threshold for responsive action in this Action Adventure title.