Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers a strictly 1080p experience in Control, with the data showing a sharp performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 64.6 FPS, which is playable, but every step up in resolution or settings reveals the fundamental limits of this hardware pairing. The benchmark results indicate that this configuration is best suited for 1080p gaming with adjusted presets, as 1440p and 4K resolutions produce average frame rates that fall below the threshold for smooth, responsive gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern: performance degrades significantly as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 42.4 FPS at 1080p to 29.4 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 30%. Pushing further to 4K High yields just 22.9 FPS, which is only 54% of the 1080p High result. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions, as the RX 580's 256-bit memory bus and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to feed the pixel throughput required at 4K.

The gap between Low settings across resolutions tells a similar story. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 64.6 FPS, but this falls to 45.3 FPS at 1440p Low and 34.2 FPS at 4K Low. The fact that even the lowest settings cannot maintain 60 FPS at 1440p confirms that the RX 580 is the bottleneck, not the CPU. The scaling pattern—where 4K Low (34.2 FPS) is only slightly better than 1440p High (29.4 FPS)—suggests that the GPU's raw compute power, rated at 6.175 TFLOPS FP32, is exhausted by the increased pixel count regardless of the graphical fidelity settings.

Notably, the drop from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings (46.0 to 36.4 FPS, a 21% reduction) is less severe than the drop from 1440p to 4K at the same settings (36.4 to 26.0 FPS, a 29% reduction). This non-linear scaling implies that memory bandwidth pressure intensifies disproportionately at 4K, where the RX 580's 8 GB of GDDR5 memory is accessed more heavily. The data shows that 1080p is the only viable resolution for this combo, with 1440p and 4K reserved for static scenes or screenshot duty rather than active gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Control, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600G and RX 580 lands at rank 1504 out of 1636 total combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a decidedly low-end solution for this title. The combo rank reflects the aggregate performance across all settings and resolutions, and the measured FPS data supports this classification: no configuration tested above 64.6 FPS average, and most fall below 46 FPS.

The CPU itself, the Ryzen 5 5600G, holds a respectable 78th percentile among all CPUs in the broader benchmark suite, with an average benchmark score of 19983. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11800H (score 20024, delta -0.2%) and the AMD EPYC 7713P (score 20024, delta -0.2%), meaning the 5600G's computational performance is essentially on par with those parts. However, this CPU strength does not translate into gaming dominance in Control because the RX 580 GPU, which sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, holds the pairing back. The GPU's average benchmark score of 13559 places it near the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (score 13549, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (score 13416, delta 1.1%), underscoring its mid-range status.

The mismatch is clear: a CPU that rivals high-end server and mobile parts is paired with a GPU that competes with entry-level cards from several generations ago. In Control, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, this combo's rank suffers accordingly. The 1504th position out of 1636 combos is a direct consequence of the RX 580's inability to push high frame rates, regardless of the CPU's headroom.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves playable frame rates. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 64.6, while 1440p Low drops to 45.3 FPS and 4K Low to 34.2 FPS.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Control?*

A: No. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 17.5, and even at 4K Low it only reaches 34.2 FPS. These results are below the thresholds for smooth gameplay, indicating the GPU cannot handle 4K resolution in this title.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G compare to its nearest rival CPUs?

A: The 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11800H (20024, delta -0.2%) and the AMD EPYC 7713P (20024, delta -0.2%). It is slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928, delta 0.3%).

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

A: At 1080p, Low settings yield 64.6 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 33.1 FPS. This represents a 49% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the performance in Control?*

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The RX 580's performance scales poorly with resolution, and the CPU's strong benchmark scores (78th percentile) do not prevent frame rate drops at 1440p and 4K, confirming the GPU as the bottleneck.

Q: How does the RX 580 rank against other GPUs in the database?

A: The RX 580 holds the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13559. It is nearly identical in score to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13564, delta 0%) and slightly ahead of the GTX 950 (13549, delta 0.1%).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Control with this combo is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 64.6 FPS
• Medium: 46.0 FPS
• High: 42.4 FPS
• Ultra: 33.1 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 45.3 FPS
• Medium: 36.4 FPS
• High: 29.4 FPS
• Ultra: 26.1 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 34.2 FPS
• Medium: 26.0 FPS
• High: 22.9 FPS
• Ultra: 17.5 FPS

The data reveals that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 31.5 FPS, but at 4K that difference shrinks to 16.7 FPS. This compression indicates that at 4K, the GPU is so heavily taxed that even reducing settings cannot recover substantial performance, as the pixel count itself is the primary constraint. Conversely, at 1080p, the settings have a more pronounced impact, suggesting that there is some headroom in the GPU's pixel throughput that can be traded for visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (36.4 FPS) and High preset (29.4 FPS) both fall into a range that is borderline playable for slower-paced action, but the Ultra preset (26.1 FPS) dips below comfortable levels. The 1080p Medium result of 46.0 FPS is the highest average achievable above Low settings, making it the practical ceiling for a balanced experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark results are strong for a desktop part: the Cinebench R23 multicore score is 16758, and the single-core score is 2365. The Geekbench multicore score of 7693 and single-core score of 1933 further confirm that this CPU has ample computational power for gaming workloads.

In Control, however, this CPU power is largely underutilized. The measured FPS data shows that performance scales inversely with resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound scenarios. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar frame rates across resolutions at a given settings level, but the data shows a consistent drop from 1080p to 4K. For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 42.4 (1080p) to 29.4 (1440p) to 22.9 (4K), a trend that points squarely at the GPU.

That said, the 5600G's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that it can feed the RX 580 without introducing CPU-side stutters. The 3DMark results, including a max-threads score of 5455 and a single-thread score of 872, demonstrate that the CPU can handle the physics and game logic of Control without bottlenecking the frame rate at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves 64.6 FPS. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 versus the GPU's 53 percentile confirms that the processor is not the weak link in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data strongly recommends 1080p with Low settings, which delivers 64.6 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, providing smooth gameplay. If visual fidelity is a priority, 1080p Medium at 46.0 FPS is a reasonable compromise, offering a 29% reduction in frame rate compared to Low but with noticeably improved graphics quality.

At 1080p High (42.4 FPS) and Ultra (33.1 FPS), the frame rates dip into a range that may be acceptable for a slower-paced action-adventure game like Control, but they risk occasional noticeable hitches during intense combat sequences. For players who prefer a stable experience, 1080p Low is the safest choice. At 1440p, the Medium preset (36.4 FPS) is the highest playable option, but it falls short of the smoothness found at 1080p. The 4K resolution should be avoided entirely, as even Low settings (34.2 FPS) cannot provide a consistently playable experience, and Ultra (17.5 FPS) is effectively a slideshow.

The recommendation is clear: prioritize 1080p and use the Low preset for maximum fluidity, or Medium if you can tolerate lower frame rates in exchange for better visuals. Avoid 1440p and 4K unless you are capturing screenshots or engaging in non-action exploration.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a Polaris 20 chip built on the 14 nm process, with 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units. Its base clock is 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and it features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's compute capability is rated at 6.175 TFLOPS FP32, and its pixel rate is 42.88 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s.

These specifications explain the measured FPS data in Control. The 256-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM are sufficient for 1080p, where the GPU can achieve 64.6 FPS at Low settings. However, the 32 ROPs limit pixel throughput at higher resolutions, which is why 4K performance collapses to 22.9 FPS at High settings. The GPU's benchmark scores reflect this mid-range positioning: its Passmark G3D score of 8813 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1005 place it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs.

The RX 580's nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (avg score 13564, delta 0%) and the GTX 950 (avg score 13549, delta 0.1%), both of which are older, lower-tier parts. This confirms that the RX 580 is not a high-end card, and its performance in Control is consistent with its hardware class. The GPU's 185 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate it is a power-hungry part for its performance level, but the benchmark results show that it is the decisive factor in this combo's 1504th rank out of 1636. The CPU could handle more, but the GPU simply cannot deliver higher frame rates in this game.