Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 6600 combination delivers a playable but not exceptional experience in Control, with performance heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The data shows a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides a solid foundation for lower-resolution, high-frame-rate scenarios. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to understand the role each component plays, how the combo scales, and what settings offer the best experience.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which are competitive figures for its class. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide a solid platform for gaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 17,272 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,438 in single-core, indicating a balanced performance profile that is relevant for modern games.

The CPU's percentile ranking is 74th among all tested CPUs, placing it above the majority of processors. Its average benchmark score of 20,733 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with only a -0.3% delta compared to the Intel Core i5-12490F and Intel Xeon 6325P, and a -0.4% delta versus the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U. This suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5600GT will perform on par with these alternatives, offering no significant advantage or disadvantage.

In Control, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 108 FPS, which is the highest measured average in the data. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately at this resolution. However, as resolution increases, the frame rate drops significantly, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for the game's threading model, as evidenced by the 108 FPS result, but the processor does not appear to be the limiting factor in any of the measured configurations. The data indicates that the CPU’s performance is adequate to support the GPU, but its contribution to the overall FPS is secondary to the graphics card's capabilities.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1626 MHz, a game clock of 2044 MHz, and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. These specifications place it as a mid-range graphics card, and its 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms this positioning.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores include a Passmark G3D score of 15,096 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,492. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (0% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (-0.1%), and NVIDIA Tesla K20m (-0.3%), indicating that the RX 6600’s raw performance is closely matched with these products. The 8 GB of VRAM is a key factor in Control, a game that can be demanding on memory at higher settings and resolutions.

The measured FPS data strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting component in this combo. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 30, which is barely playable. Even at 4K with Low settings, the average is only 55 FPS. The GPU’s 8 GB of VRAM is likely a constraint at 4K with higher settings, as the game’s texture and geometry data can exceed this capacity, leading to performance drops. The RX 6600's performance is the primary driver of the FPS numbers, and its capabilities dictate the playable settings at each resolution.

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

The resolution scaling data clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 108 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the FPS drops to 82, a reduction of 26 FPS (approximately 24%). At 4K Low, the FPS falls further to 55, a 53 FPS drop from 1080p (approximately 49%). This steep decline with increasing resolution is a classic indicator of GPU saturation.

For Medium settings, the pattern is similar: 1080p yields 77 FPS, 1440p yields 58 FPS (a 19 FPS drop), and 4K yields 39 FPS (a 38 FPS drop from 1080p). The High settings show 68 FPS at 1080p, 52 FPS at 1440p, and 35 FPS at 4K. The Ultra settings are the most demanding, with 59 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K. In every case, the FPS nearly halves when going from 1080p to 4K, which is a strong sign that the GPU's rendering throughput, not the CPU, is the bottleneck.

The data shows that the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU cannot maintain those rates as the pixel count increases. The drop from 108 FPS at 1080p Low to 55 FPS at 4K Low is a 53 FPS reduction, which is a massive penalty that cannot be attributed to the CPU. This pattern confirms that the RX 6600 is the limiting component, and any attempt to increase resolution will come at a significant cost to frame rate.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Control?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 108, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Control?*

A: The data shows playable frame rates at 4K, but only at lower settings. At 4K with Low settings, the average is 55 FPS. At Medium settings, it drops to 39 FPS, and at High settings, it falls to 35 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K yield only 30 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20,733. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-12490F, scores 20,802, which is a -0.3% delta. The Intel Xeon 6325P (20,821) and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20,826) are also within -0.4% of the 5600GT's score.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a smooth experience?

A: For a 60+ FPS experience, 1080p with Low settings (108 FPS) or Medium settings (77 FPS) are the best options. At 1440p, only Low settings (82 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while Medium (58 FPS) is close. 4K gaming is not recommended for high refresh rates, as even Low settings only reach 55 FPS.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 19,036. It is exactly matched with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (0% delta). It is slightly behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (-0.1%) and NVIDIA Tesla K20m (-0.3%), but ahead of the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (0.4%).

Q: At which settings does the 4K performance become unplayable?

A: At 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 30, which is generally considered the minimum for playability. At High settings, the average is 35 FPS. While these are technically playable, they are far from smooth, and the Medium settings (39 FPS) offer only marginal improvement.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 2,904 out of 3,720 tested combinations for Control. This places it in the lower half of all combos, indicating that it is not a high-end configuration for this specific game. The ranking reflects the RX 6600's mid-range GPU performance, which is the limiting factor, as the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's demands.

The rank of 2,904 out of 3,720 means that 816 combos perform worse, while 2,903 perform better. This is a useful context for potential buyers, as it shows that while this system is not top-tier, it is also not at the bottom of the barrel. The combo's performance is sufficient for 1080p gaming, but it will struggle at higher resolutions and settings. The data suggests that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates on lower presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience is achieved at 1080p resolution. At this resolution, the Low preset delivers 108 FPS, which is excellent for competitive or fast-paced gameplay. The Medium preset offers 77 FPS, which is a good balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 68 FPS is also playable and provides a noticeable visual upgrade over Medium.

For 1440p, the Low preset is the only one that delivers consistently smooth frame rates, with an average of 82 FPS. The Medium preset at 58 FPS is borderline, but the High (52 FPS) and Ultra (45 FPS) presets will result in noticeable stuttering and a less responsive experience. At 4K, the Low preset (55 FPS) is the only viable option for a playable frame rate, but the Medium (39 FPS) and High (35 FPS) presets are too slow for a good experience.

The data indicates that the Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it consistently yields the lowest frame rates. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 59 FPS, but the performance cost compared to High is significant. The best experience, balancing visual fidelity and smoothness, is the High preset at 1080p, which provides a 68 FPS average. For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, the Medium preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, offering a 77 FPS average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete data set for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + AMD Radeon RX 6600 combo in Control is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 108 FPS average
• Medium: 77 FPS average (min 65, max 88)
• High: 68 FPS average
• Ultra: 59 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 82 FPS average
• Medium: 58 FPS average (min 49, max 67)
• High: 52 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 55 FPS average
• Medium: 39 FPS average (min 33, max 45)
• High: 35 FPS average
• Ultra: 30 FPS average

The data shows a clear pattern: the FPS decreases as both resolution and settings increase. The most significant drop occurs between 1080p and 4K, where the frame rate is roughly halved at every settings level. The minimum FPS values for the Medium settings at each resolution (65 at 1080p, 49 at 1440p, 33 at 4K) indicate that there are occasional dips, but the averages are representative of the overall experience. This breakdown provides a complete picture of what users can expect from this hardware combination.