Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination delivers a robust 1080p experience in Control, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. The data indicates this pairing is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p, while 4K gaming requires significant settings compromises to remain playable. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to understand the role each component plays in this specific title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU features a 16 MB L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. Its memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The processor has a TDP of 65 W and uses the AMD Socket AM4.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5600G demonstrates strong multi-threaded capabilities that are relevant to Control's physics and AI workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 10551, while its single-core score is 1409. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 8428 and a single-core score of 1801. The CPU's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 74, placing it in the upper quartile of processors tested in this database.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Core i3-1220P has an average score of 21066, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 5 5600G's average of 21088. The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V scores 21112, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.4% higher. These small deltas indicate that the Ryzen 5 5600G sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For Control, the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's asynchronous compute and physics simulation tasks without becoming a bottleneck at standard resolutions. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a Passmark single-thread score of 3177, ensures that the game's main thread, which handles rendering commands and game logic, does not limit frame delivery. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 122 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed frames well above typical 60 Hz displays.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. The GPU's base clock is 2055 MHz, with a game clock of 2410 MHz and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. The memory operates at 2190 MHz, which translates to 17.5 Gbps effective. The card has a TDP of 176 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 450 W.

In terms of compute resources, the RX 6650 XT has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 64 render output units (ROPs). It also includes 32 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 168.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 337.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 10.79 TFLOPS. The GPU's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 65, indicating it outperforms a majority of tested graphics cards.

The GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score show it competing with professional workstation cards. The NVIDIA Tesla K40m has an average score of 19885, which is 0.6% higher than the RX 6650 XT's 19765. The AMD FirePro D300 scores 19637, 0.7% lower. The AMD FirePro W7000 scores 19905, 0.7% higher, and the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 scores 19602, 0.8% lower. These comparisons highlight that the RX 6650 XT's raw compute performance is substantial for its consumer gaming focus.

For Control, which is a visually demanding title with heavy use of volumetric effects and complex lighting, the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at high settings. The memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s supports high texture throughput. The measured FPS data shows the GPU handling the game well at 1080p, with 77 FPS at High settings and 67 FPS at Ultra settings. The performance drop at 4K indicates the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals clear scaling patterns. At 1080p High settings, the combo achieves 77 FPS. Moving to 1440p High settings, the FPS drops to 58, a 24.7% decrease. At 4K High settings, the FPS falls to 39, a 49.4% decrease from 1080p. This scaling behavior is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the RX 6650 XT's rendering capabilities determine the frame rate.

The Low settings data shows even more pronounced scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 122 FPS. At 1440p Low, it drops to 93 FPS, a 23.8% decrease. At 4K Low, it falls to 63 FPS, a 48.4% decrease from 1080p. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor, rather than CPU or memory constraints.

The Medium settings data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 87, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. At 1440p Medium, the average is 66, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 44, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 51. The frame time variance increases with resolution, as the minimum FPS at 4K Medium (38 FPS) is close to the average, indicating some stutter potential.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the combo is well-balanced, with the CPU capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently. At 1440p, the system remains playable, but the GPU load increases. At 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops and the need for Low settings to maintain playability.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks 2438 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places the combo in the 34.5th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly one-third of the combinations tested in this game.

This ranking reflects the mid-range positioning of both components. The CPU's percentile rank of 74 and the GPU's percentile rank of 65 both indicate above-average performance individually. However, the combo's overall rank is lower than either component's individual percentile, suggesting that the pairing does not maximize the potential of either part in this particular title.

The ranking implies that many other combos, likely featuring higher-end GPUs or CPUs with better gaming performance, achieve higher frame rates in Control. The combo's position in the lower-middle of the pack is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows strong 1080p performance but struggles at 4K. For a game like Control with demanding graphical features, the GPU's mid-range status limits the combo's overall ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest performance. Low settings yield an average of 122 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 87 FPS, with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. High settings deliver 77 FPS. Ultra settings result in 67 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 45.1% performance drop, from 122 FPS to 67 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes substantial additional rendering cost.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases noticeably. Low settings achieve 93 FPS. Medium settings average 66 FPS, with a minimum of 56 and a maximum of 76. High settings deliver 58 FPS. Ultra settings result in 51 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 45.2%, from 93 FPS to 51 FPS, similar to the 1080p scaling. This consistency suggests that the settings presets scale uniformly across resolutions.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal for smooth gameplay. Low settings achieve 63 FPS. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 and a maximum of 51. High settings deliver 39 FPS. Ultra settings result in 34 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 46.0%, from 63 FPS to 34 FPS. At this resolution, only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, while Medium and above fall below the threshold for smooth play.

The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where all settings presets maintain playable frame rates. At 1440p, High and Ultra settings are playable, but Low and Medium offer smoother experiences. At 4K, the user must choose between Low settings for playability or higher settings for visual fidelity at reduced frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At 1080p, all settings presets achieve at least 67 FPS, with Low reaching 122 FPS. At 1440p, High drops to 58 FPS, and at 4K, even Medium falls to 44 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset affect performance compared to High?

A: At 1080p, Ultra delivers 67 FPS versus 77 FPS on High, a 13% reduction. At 1440p, Ultra gives 51 FPS versus 58 FPS on High, a 12.1% reduction. At 4K, Ultra gives 34 FPS versus 39 FPS on High, a 12.8% reduction.

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

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which achieves 63 FPS. Medium settings drop to 44 FPS, High to 39 FPS, and Ultra to 34 FPS. The 4K Medium data shows a minimum of 38 FPS, indicating potential frame time issues.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 21088, with its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-1220P, scoring 21066.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile compared to other graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT ranks in the 65th percentile among all GPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 19765, with its closest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla K40m, scoring 19885.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiter. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 122 FPS, which is high but not CPU-limited, as the CPU's 12 threads and single-thread performance (Passmark 3177) are sufficient for this title. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth handle the game's demands adequately at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings in Control with this combo.

For 1920x1080, the High preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 77 FPS, it provides a smooth experience on 60 Hz and 75 Hz displays, while the Ultra preset at 67 FPS offers minimal visual benefit for a 13% performance cost. Users with 120 Hz displays should consider the Medium preset at 87 FPS, which provides a significant frame rate boost while retaining reasonable visual quality. The Low preset at 122 FPS is suitable for competitive play or users prioritizing maximum frame rates.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 58 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay, but the Medium preset at 66 FPS offers a better balance for most users. The 66 FPS average, with a minimum of 56 FPS, provides smoother motion than High. The Ultra preset at 51 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive. The Low preset at 93 FPS is recommended for users with high-refresh-rate 1440p displays.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 63 FPS is the only option that maintains an average above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 44 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS, may experience noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes. The High and Ultra presets at 39 FPS and 34 FPS respectively are not recommended for smooth gameplay. Users with 4K displays should prioritize the Low preset for playability or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p for better performance.

The overall recommendation is to use the High preset at 1080p as the default configuration. This preset delivers 77 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios, while maintaining the game's atmospheric lighting and particle effects. For users seeking higher frame rates, the Medium preset at 1080p provides 87 FPS with only a moderate reduction in visual fidelity.