Control

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The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a solid, if not spectacular, experience in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The measured data places this combination at rank 1294 out of 2888 tested combos in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of performance. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 3 part with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, appears to provide sufficient processing power for the game's physics and logic, allowing the GPU to be the primary driver of frame rate. The RX 7700, with its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, shows clear scaling with resolution and settings, indicating that visual fidelity and pixel count are the main constraints. The following analysis breaks down these results using only the provided data, focusing on what the numbers reveal about the system's capabilities in Control.

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, codenamed Cezanne. It operates with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In the context of Control, a game that is primarily known for its demanding GPU workload due to heavy particle effects and physics simulations, the CPU's role is to maintain a stable frame delivery without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The data suggests this is achieved. At 1080p, the lowest resolution tested, the system reaches an average of 148 FPS on Low settings, which is a frame rate so high that it suggests the CPU is comfortably keeping up with the GPU's output. The 12 threads are likely sufficient for the game's multithreaded tasks, and the high boost clock helps ensure that single-threaded game logic does not stall frame generation.

However, the CPU's performance is not limitless, and its placement in the broader market is informative. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21088, which places it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, based on average score, include the Intel Core i3-1220P (score 21066, a 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (score 21133, a -0.2% delta). This indicates that the 5600G is a mid-range performer, sitting right at the boundary between mobile and desktop parts in terms of raw compute. In this specific game, the CPU's capability is more than adequate for the GPU it is paired with. The evidence lies in the scaling between resolutions: when moving from 1080p to 4K with the same settings, the frame rate drops significantly, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Since it does not, the conclusion is that the Ryzen 5 5600G's 6 cores and 4.40 GHz boost clock provide a stable platform, allowing the Radeon RX 7700 to be the definitive performance limit in Control. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s also contribute to a responsive system, but the game's results are overwhelmingly dictated by the graphics card.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved by this combo in Control?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 148 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank against all other tested combinations in Control?

A: This CPU and GPU combination is ranked 1294 out of 2888 tested combos in the game, placing it in the 45th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 5 5600G and its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-1220P?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088, while the Intel Core i3-1220P has a score of 21066. This makes the 5600G effectively 0.1% faster than the i3-1220P in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for maximum settings at 4K?

A: The Radeon RX 7700 features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. In the measured data, the combo achieves an average of 41 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings, but the VRAM capacity itself is not cited as a limiting factor in the results; the performance drop is more attributable to the GPU's compute capabilities.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p with Low settings?

A: No, the data shows the combo hits 148 FPS at 1080p Low. This very high frame rate indicates the CPU is not the primary constraint at this resolution and settings level, as the GPU is still able to render frames quickly.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 80 FPS, while the High preset yields an average of 71 FPS. This represents a 9 FPS drop when moving from Medium to High.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this specific pairing at 1294 out of 2888 tested combinations. This means that in the database, roughly 45% of all tested CPU and GPU pairings perform better in Control, while about 55% perform worse. This ranking is a holistic view, combining the strengths and weaknesses of both the Ryzen 5 5600G and the Radeon RX 7700. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 74 indicates it is a relatively strong processor, but the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 58 is lower, suggesting the graphics card is the more average component in this pairing. Consequently, the overall combo rank is pulled down by the GPU's mid-tier standing.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals provides context for this ranking. The Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852. Its closest competitor in the database is the AMD Radeon R9 370X, which scores 15862, a difference of only -0.1%. This is a negligible gap, meaning the RX 7700 and R9 370X are statistically tied in synthetic performance. Another rival, the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, scores 15679, which is 1.1% lower. On the other end, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, which is 1% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, which is 1.7% higher. These small deltas highlight that the RX 7700 sits in a highly competitive performance band. The combo's rank of 1294 is a direct consequence of this GPU performance level, as the CPU is likely not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The data suggests that for Control, users with higher-ranked combos likely have a significantly faster GPU, as the game is heavily GPU-bound.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across four settings presets and three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 148 FPS on Low, 105 FPS on Medium, 93 FPS on High, and 81 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS, indicating a stable frame pacing. Moving up to 2560x1440, the averages are 112 FPS on Low, 80 FPS on Medium, 71 FPS on High, and 61 FPS on Ultra. At 1440p Medium, the minimum and maximum are 68 and 92 FPS, respectively. Finally, at 3840x2160, the averages drop to 76 FPS on Low, 54 FPS on Medium, 48 FPS on High, and 41 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Medium preset shows a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent cost for higher fidelity. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate by 67 FPS (from 148 to 81). At 1440p, the same settings change reduces the average by 51 FPS (from 112 to 61). At 4K, the reduction is 35 FPS (from 76 to 41). This pattern shows that the absolute FPS cost of Ultra settings is lower at higher resolutions because the baseline performance is already lower. The step between Medium and High is notable: at 1080p it costs 12 FPS, at 1440p it costs 9 FPS, and at 4K it costs 6 FPS. These numbers show that the game's High preset offers a substantial visual upgrade over Medium for a relatively modest performance penalty, making it a key consideration for the settings recommendation. The data is complete for all combinations except for min/max values on Low, High, and Ultra presets, which are not provided.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is revealing. At the Low settings preset, the average FPS goes from 148 at 1080p, to 112 at 1440p, and finally to 76 at 4K. This represents a 24.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 32.1% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 48.6%. At the Ultra preset, the averages are 81 at 1080p, 61 at 1440p, and 41 at 4K. This is a 24.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 32.8% drop from 1440p to 4K, for a total drop of 49.4%. The scaling is remarkably consistent across presets, with the total FPS loss from 1080p to 4K hovering around 49% regardless of quality settings.

This consistent percentage drop is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rate would not scale so dramatically with resolution, as the CPU work would remain constant. The fact that doubling the pixel count (from 1080p to 4K) nearly halves the frame rate strongly suggests that the Radeon RX 7700's raw shading and rasterization throughput is the primary constraint. The GPU's pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s are the hardware specs that are being taxed. The 16 GB of VRAM is ample, and the 624.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth is likely sufficient, so the limiting factor is the compute power of the GPU itself. The data shows that the system is well-balanced in that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU, but it also shows that the GPU is the definitive performance ceiling for this combo in Control.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance is found in the High preset. At 1080p, High delivers a very playable 93 FPS average. At 1440p, it drops to 71 FPS, which is still smooth for a single-player action game. However, at 4K, the High preset averages 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered optimal. The Medium preset offers a better experience at 4K, with an average of 54 FPS, but at 1080p and 1440p it leaves performance on the table compared to High. The Ultra preset provides the highest fidelity but is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves 81 FPS; at 1440p it dips to 61 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 41 FPS. The Low preset is not recommended for any resolution, as the visual compromises are likely significant, and even at 4K it only yields 76 FPS, which is lower than the High preset at 1440p.

The recommendation depends on the user's display. For 1080p displays, the High preset is the best choice, offering a high frame rate close to 100 FPS with substantial visual improvements over Medium. For 1440p displays, High is also the sweet spot, with 71 FPS providing a good experience. For 4K displays, the data suggests that Medium is the most sensible preset, as it is the only one that approaches a playable 60 FPS average (54 FPS). The High preset at 4K, at 48 FPS, is borderline, but the Medium preset's min FPS of 46 provides a more consistent floor. The Ultra preset is only for users who prioritize image quality over frame rate and are using a 1080p panel. The measured data shows a clear trade-off, and the High preset at 1440p appears to be the most balanced overall configuration for this combo.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the dominant component in this pairing for Control. It is based on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, codenamed Wheat Nas, and features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. It has a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. These specifications directly correlate with the measured performance. The high memory bandwidth is crucial for Control, which often streams in large textures and effects. The 16 GB frame buffer ensures that the game does not run out of memory even at 4K with Ultra settings.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores reflect its mid-range positioning. It achieves a passmark_g3d score of 20974 and a 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 2865. Its average benchmark score is 15852, placing it at the 58th percentile of all GPUs. As mentioned, its nearest rival, the Radeon R9 370X, is virtually identical in average score (15862 vs 15852). The performance in Control aligns with this positioning. The GPU's role is clear: it is the primary determinant of frame rate. The FPS scaling with resolution and settings is entirely consistent with a GPU that is being pushed to its limits. The CPU provides enough headroom to feed the GPU, but the RX 7700's compute capability and memory bandwidth are what ultimately define the experience. The data shows that for a game like Control, with its heavy use of real-time effects, the Radeon RX 7700 provides a capable, mid-tier performance that is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with High settings.