Control

# Control with AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 7700

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a solid Control experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear progression from playable 4K to high-refresh 1080p. The combo ranks 1294th out of 2888 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems for this Action Adventure title. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is well-balanced, with the GPU often becoming the primary constraint at higher resolutions while the 6-core CPU keeps frame pacing consistent.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Control with this combo?

A: The measured data shows 2560x1440 as the sweet spot. At High settings, the combo delivers 71 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, High settings reach 93 FPS, while 3840x2160 drops to 48 FPS on the same preset, making 1440p the most balanced choice for visual fidelity and performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread performance affect Control?

A: The CPU scores 882 in 3DMark single-thread and 2584 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Control is not heavily threaded, and these scores indicate strong per-core performance. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1737 further confirms that the processor handles the game's primary thread workload efficiently, preventing CPU bottlenecks in most scenarios.

Q: Does the RX 7700's 16 GB VRAM matter for Control?

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. Control at 3840x2160 Ultra uses significant memory resources, and this capacity ensures texture streaming remains smooth. The data shows the GPU maintains 41 FPS at 4K Ultra, suggesting memory bandwidth is sufficient for the game's demands.

Q: Which settings preset offers the largest performance jump?

A: Moving from High to Low settings provides the biggest gains. At 1920x1080, the average FPS jumps from 93 to 148, a 55 FPS increase. At 1440p, Low yields 112 FPS versus 71 on High, and at 4K, Low reaches 76 FPS compared to 48 on High. The Medium preset sits roughly halfway between these extremes.

Q: How does this combo compare to the GPU's closest rivals?

A: The RX 7700's average benchmark score is 15852, which is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 16129. It also trails the AMD Radeon RX 9060 by 1% (16014) but edges out the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 by 1.1% (15679). In Control specifically, these small benchmark deltas translate to similar in-game performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600's 6-core configuration adequate for Control?

A: Yes. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.40 GHz boost clock deliver a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18309. Control's engine primarily relies on a few strong threads, and the 3DMark 8-thread score of 4798 shows sufficient multi-threaded headroom. The processor's 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it is not a limiting factor here.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data points to Low or Medium presets as the most practical choices, depending on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Low delivers 148 FPS average, which is ideal for high-refresh monitors, while Medium still provides 105 FPS with better visual quality. For 2560x1440, Medium at 80 FPS offers a strong balance, though High at 71 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing image fidelity. At 3840x2160, Low is the only preset that maintains a smooth experience at 76 FPS, with Medium dipping to 54 FPS and High falling to 48 FPS.

The data reveals that Ultra settings are generally not recommended. At 1080p, Ultra yields 81 FPS, which is playable but only 77% of the Medium preset's performance. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 61 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 41 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard for fluid action gameplay. The performance gap between Low and Medium is 43% at 1080p (148 vs 105 FPS), while the gap between Medium and High is 11% (105 vs 93 FPS). This suggests that Medium provides the most efficient use of GPU resources.

For the best experience per the measured rows, Medium at 1440p (80 FPS) is the standout recommendation. It delivers a 60+ FPS experience with room to spare, and the min FPS of 68 indicates consistent frame pacing. If the user prefers 1080p, Medium at 105 FPS is equally compelling. At 4K, Low is the only preset that achieves 60+ FPS, making it the sole viable option for that resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600, part of the 5000 series built on Zen 3 architecture, brings 6 cores and 12 threads to this pairing. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide the per-core speed that Control's game logic and physics systems require. The 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584 demonstrate strong single-threaded capability, which is critical for a game that does not scale perfectly across many cores.

The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This large L3 allocation helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing memory latency. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1737 and 4-thread score of 3313 show that the processor maintains efficiency even when only a few threads are active, which is the typical scenario for Control's main thread workload.

In this combo, the Ryzen 5 5600's performance relative to its nearest rivals is notable. It scores 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (avg score 20454), 0.2% higher than both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and AMD EPYC 9454P (20425 and 20422 respectively), and 0.5% higher than the AMD EPYC 7713 (20363). The CPU's average benchmark score of 20468 places it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, confirming that it is not a weak link in this system. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5641 and max-threads score of 5659 indicate that even under heavy multi-threaded loads, the CPU maintains consistent performance without throttling.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 ranks 1294th out of 2888 tested combos for Control, placing it in the 55th percentile of all systems tested. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically overpowers the other. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15852 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 74th percentile, indicating the CPU has more headroom than the GPU in this configuration.

The combo's position in the rankings is influenced by the fact that Control is more GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the system achieves 148 FPS on Low settings, which is excellent, but at 4K, the performance drops to 41 FPS on Ultra. This wide range suggests the combo is versatile but ultimately limited by the GPU's raw throughput in demanding scenes. The GPU's nearest rival data reinforces this: the RX 7700 trails the RTX 3060 Ti by 1.7% in average benchmark score, yet both cards would deliver similar Control frame rates.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits above the median but below top-tier configurations. The rank of 1294 out of 2888 means there are 1594 combos that perform worse, but also 1293 that perform better. For a mid-range system, this is a respectable position, and the data shows that the bottleneck shifts between CPU and GPU depending on resolution. At 1080p Low, the CPU's strong single-thread performance allows the GPU to reach 148 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, the GPU's 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becomes the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700, based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, is the primary driver of Control's visual output. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game's texture-heavy environments. The GPU's boost clock of 2459 MHz and game clock of 2041 MHz, paired with 2560 shading units, deliver the raw compute needed for the game's physics and particle effects. The 40 RT cores support ray-traced features, though the measured FPS data does not include RT-specific benchmarks.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 and Passmark G3D score of 20974 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant since Control supports DX12. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 25.18 TFLOPS and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are key factors in the observed frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the card achieves 105 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, it maintains 80 FPS with a min of 68 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM ensures that even at 4K Ultra, memory capacity is not a constraint, though the compute load drops performance to 41 FPS.

The GPU's benchmark performance relative to rivals shows it is competitive but not dominant. It scores 1.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti (16129), 1% lower than the RX 9060 (16014), and 0.1% lower than the R9 370X (15862). However, it outperforms the Radeon Pro W5500 by 1.1% (15679). The GPU's Passmark DirectX 11 score of 186 and DirectX 12 score of 96 show that legacy API performance is adequate, but the card is clearly optimized for modern rendering paths. The 200 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a power-efficient card relative to its performance class.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results: Low averages 148 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS, High averages 93 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The 43 FPS gap between Low and Medium is substantial, while the jump from Medium to High costs 12 FPS, and High to Ultra costs another 12 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales predictably. Low averages 112 FPS, Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS, High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 68 is above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the most reliable option at this resolution. The drop from Low to Medium is 32 FPS, while Medium to High costs 9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 10 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low averages 76 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS, High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 46 indicates noticeable frame dips, which could impact gameplay smoothness. The performance scaling from Low to Medium is a 22 FPS drop, Medium to High costs 6 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 7 FPS. At this resolution, Low is the only preset that consistently maintains 60+ FPS, while Ultra falls below 45 FPS, making it unsuitable for competitive play.