Control

Control is an action-adventure title from 2019 that stresses both the CPU and GPU in different ways depending on resolution and settings. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT delivers a playable experience across most configurations, though the data shows a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as you move from 1080p to 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS results, component roles, and how this specific combo stacks up against the broader benchmark database.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 78. This is a solid result for High settings, indicating the combo can handle the game comfortably at 1080p without needing to drop to Medium or Low.

Q: How much of a performance hit does Ultra settings cause at 1440p?

A: The average FPS drops from 59 at High to 51 at Ultra, a difference of 8 FPS. This is a moderate penalty, suggesting that the GPU is being pushed harder but the system remains playable.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this setup?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 35, which is below the 60 FPS target most players prefer. Dropping to 4K Low raises the average to 63 FPS, making 4K playable only at lower settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. This is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta), indicating performance parity within a fraction of a percent.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The RX 7600 XT sits in the 60th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 60% of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 17083, placing it close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 at 17208 (-0.7% delta).

Q: Does the combo rank high for this specific game?

A: The combo ranks 1817 out of 2888 tested combinations for Control. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the ranking, reflecting that while the parts are capable, many other combos deliver higher FPS in this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip, manufactured on a 6 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU clock speeds are notable: a base clock of 1980 MHz, a game clock of 2470 MHz, and a boost clock of 2755 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

In Control, these specifications directly influence the measured FPS. At 1080p Medium, the GPU produces an average of 88 FPS, while at 1440p Medium it drops to 67 FPS. The jump to 4K Medium yields 45 FPS, showing a clear scaling pattern. The 16 GB VRAM buffer is more than sufficient for this game, even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS is 35. The data suggests that raw compute throughput, not memory capacity, is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks reinforce this. Its PassMark G3D score is 17132, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2348. In terms of rivals, it sits within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, which scores 17208. This near-parity in synthetic tests does not fully translate to Control, where the RX 7600 XT's performance at 4K Ultra (35 FPS) indicates a heavier workload than the RTX 3070 might handle, but the data for that rival in this specific game is not provided.

At 1080p, the GPU is often underutilized. The difference between Low (124 FPS) and Ultra (68 FPS) is a 56 FPS swing, which shows that the GPU has headroom at this resolution but is heavily taxed by Ultra settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as the FPS drops to 40 at High and 35 at Ultra, suggesting that the shading units and texture rate (352.6 GTexel/s) are being pushed to their limits.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its TDP is 65 W, making it a power-efficient option for gaming.

In Control, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 124 FPS, which is the highest measured result across all settings. This indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough frames at this resolution. However, as the resolution increases, the CPU's influence diminishes. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 63, which is nearly half of the 1080p Low result, suggesting the GPU is now the primary limiter.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores show its multithreaded strength. Its PassMark multithread score is 19236, and its single-thread score is 2872. In terms of rivals, it performs nearly identically to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938 vs 36945 avg score) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018 vs 36945). This parity means that swapping to a rival CPU would not yield significant FPS changes in Control, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at higher settings.

The CPU's percentile ranking is 85, meaning it is faster than 85% of all tested CPUs. This is a strong showing for a mid-range part. In Control, the data shows that at 1080p High (78 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (68 FPS), the CPU is still keeping up, but the GPU is starting to struggle. The fact that 1080p Low hits 124 FPS suggests that the CPU can push much higher frame rates if the GPU were not the bottleneck. This is typical of a balanced mid-range combo where neither component is severely mismatched.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Ryzen 5 5600F and RX 7600 XT ranks 1817 out of 2888 tested combinations for Control. This puts it in the 63rd percentile of all combos in the database for this specific game. The ranking reflects that while the individual components are competent, many other pairings deliver higher average FPS in Control.

To contextualize this rank, consider the synthetic scores. The CPU's average benchmark score is 36945, which is on par with its nearest rivals. The GPU's average score is 17083, placing it in the 60th percentile of all GPUs. However, the combo rank of 1817 suggests that in Control, the pairing is slightly below what those synthetic scores might predict. This could be due to the game's specific engine demands or the balance between CPU and GPU.

The data shows that the combo performs best at 1080p, where it achieves 124 FPS at Low and 78 FPS at High. At 1440p, it drops to 94 FPS at Low and 59 FPS at High. At 4K, it falls to 63 FPS at Low and 40 FPS at High. These numbers indicate that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but struggles at 4K Ultra (35 FPS).

Compared to other combos in the database, this rank of 1817 means there are 1071 combos that perform worse and 1816 that perform better. This is a mid-pack result, which is expected for a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing. Players looking for higher ranks would need to invest in a more powerful GPU, as the CPU is already in the 85th percentile.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 124 at 1080p to 94 at 1440p, a 24% decrease, and then to 63 at 4K, a 33% decrease from 1440p. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

At High settings, the scaling is similar but less dramatic. The FPS goes from 78 at 1080p to 59 at 1440p, a 24% drop, and then to 40 at 4K, a 32% drop. This pattern suggests that the GPU's compute resources are being saturated at higher resolutions. The RX 7600 XT has a pixel rate of 176.3 GPixel/s, which is insufficient for 4K Ultra (35 FPS) but adequate for 1080p.

The Medium settings tell a similar story: 88 FPS at 1080p, 67 at 1440p, and 45 at 4K. The Ultra settings show the most pronounced drop, from 68 FPS at 1080p to 51 at 1440p and 35 at 4K. This indicates that Ultra settings at 4K are beyond the GPU's comfortable range.

The resolution scaling data also reveals the CPU's role. At 1080p, the CPU is less stressed, allowing the GPU to reach 124 FPS at Low. However, at 4K, the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the FPS drops are consistent with GPU limitations. The fact that 4K Low (63 FPS) is lower than 1080p Ultra (68 FPS) shows that resolution has a bigger impact than settings, confirming the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 124 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 88 | 75 | 101 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 78 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 68 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 94 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 67 | 57 | 76 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 59 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 51 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 63 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 45 | 38 | 52 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 40 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 35 | - | - |

At 1080p, the combo delivers a smooth experience across all settings. Low settings hit 124 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings provide 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS, ensuring consistent frame times. High settings drop to 78 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings at 68 FPS are playable but show the GPU is working harder.

At 1440p, the results are more varied. Low settings achieve 94 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p gaming. Medium settings at 67 FPS (min 57 FPS) are just above the 60 FPS target. High settings at 59 FPS are slightly below 60, meaning some players may notice minor stutters. Ultra settings at 51 FPS require a compromise on visual fidelity for smooth gameplay.

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings at 63 FPS are playable, but Medium at 45 FPS and High at 40 FPS are below the smooth threshold. Ultra settings at 35 FPS are only suitable for slower-paced gameplay or with adaptive sync. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 38, indicating occasional dips that could be noticeable.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with Low and Medium offering the best frame rates. At 1440p, Low and Medium are the sweet spot. At 4K, only Low settings provide a consistently playable experience. These results align with the GPU's 60th percentile ranking and the CPU's 85th percentile ranking, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for Control.