Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a strong, high-refresh-rate experience in Control, placing in the upper tier of tested hardware pairings. With a combo rank of 559 out of 1636 tested configurations, this setup sits comfortably above the median, proving that the pairing is well-balanced for this title. The data shows that the RX 6800 XT provides the graphical muscle to push high frame rates, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT offers sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a significant bottleneck in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

This hardware combination ranks 559th out of 1636 tested combos in Control. This places it in the 66th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms the majority of configurations while still leaving headroom above it. The rank suggests a well-matched pairing where the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU providing ample support. The combination is not at the very top of the charts, but its position in the upper third of results confirms that it is a capable setup for this game. The data indicates that users can expect a fluid experience at high settings, and the combo’s standing reflects a system that is neither severely CPU-limited nor GPU-starved. Given the game’s 2019 release, this pairing of a 2024 CPU and a 2020 GPU proves to be a potent match for the title’s engine.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications align perfectly with the measured frame rates. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This large memory pool and high bandwidth are critical for Control at higher resolutions, where texture data and geometry can quickly consume VRAM. The GPU’s boost clock of 2250 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz allow it to sustain high throughput, directly contributing to the strong FPS figures seen across all settings. With 4608 shading units and 72 RT cores, the card is well-equipped to handle the game’s physics and particle effects. Its performance in the benchmark data is robust, with the GPU achieving an average benchmark score of 49982, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. This score is nearly identical to that of the Intel Arc A550M (0.5% delta) and slightly ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (2.6% delta), indicating that the RX 6800 XT holds its own against modern competitors in synthetic tests. The GPU’s 128 ROPs and 288 TMUs ensure that pixel fill rates are not a limiting factor, which is evident in the consistent frame pacing implied by the average FPS data.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT serves as a capable partner to the RX 6800 XT, providing six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. With a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, the CPU offers sufficient single-thread performance for game logic and draw calls. The 16 MB of L3 cache is adequate for feeding the GPU with data, and the 65 W TDP indicates an efficient processor that will not throttle under sustained loads. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves an average score of 20740, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. This score is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-10700 (0.0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (0.3% delta), confirming that the 5600GT delivers performance on par with these well-known chips. The CPU’s multi-threaded score in Cinebench R23 of 17272 points suggests it can handle background tasks without impacting game performance. While it is not the fastest processor available, the data indicates that in Control, the CPU is not the limiting factor; the GPU is. The CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the RX 6800 XT’s output, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p where CPU overhead is most pronounced.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, with Low settings reaching 181.8 FPS and High settings hitting 115.5 FPS. Medium settings produce 127 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 96.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combo is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors even at the highest quality presets. Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong but scales down as expected. Low settings yield 135.9 FPS, High settings produce 83.7 FPS, Medium settings hit 95.4 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 75.7 FPS. The 1440p results show that the GPU is still the primary driver, with the CPU maintaining its support. At 3840x2160, the demands on the GPU increase significantly. Low settings still manage 92 FPS, but High settings drop to 55.5 FPS, Medium to 63.8 FPS, and Ultra to 50.3 FPS. These 4K numbers reveal that while the RX 6800 XT is powerful, it is not sufficient to guarantee 60 FPS at the highest settings in Control at this resolution. The data shows a consistent pattern: the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K, while the CPU handles 1080p with ease.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of this configuration. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 115.5 at 1080p to 83.7 at 1440p, a reduction of 27.5%. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the frame rate drops another 33.7% to 55.5 FPS. This scaling pattern is typical for a system where the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s workload does not change significantly with resolution. The difference between Low and Ultra settings also widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS (181.8 vs 96.8), while at 4K, the gap narrows to 41.7 FPS (92 vs 50.3). This narrowing indicates that at 4K, even Low settings are pushing the GPU to its limits, leaving less headroom for settings to impact performance. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, users will need to compromise on settings to achieve higher frame rates, while 1440p offers a sweet spot where both quality and speed are balanced.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K in Control?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which averages 92 FPS. At Medium settings, the average is 63.8 FPS, which is still above 60. However, High settings average 55.5 FPS and Ultra drop to 50.3 FPS, so higher presets require lowering the resolution.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck for the GPU in this game?

A: No. The data shows that frame rates scale consistently with resolution, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p, where CPU load is highest, the combo still achieves over 115 FPS on High settings, showing the CPU is not holding back performance.

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

A: The RX 6800 XT’s average benchmark score of 49982 is 0.5% higher than the Intel Arc A550M, 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, and 2.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. It is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A1000.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high-refresh-rate experience?

A: At 1440p, the combo delivers 83.7 FPS on High settings and 75.7 FPS on Ultra, making it ideal for 144Hz monitors. At 1080p, it exceeds 96 FPS on Ultra, which is also suitable for high refresh rates.

Q: Does the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration suffice for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 20740 is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and matches the Intel Core i7-10700, indicating that its thread count and clock speeds are more than adequate for Control.

Q: How much VRAM is needed for this game?

A: The GPU is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is more than sufficient for Control. The 512.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that even at 4K Ultra, memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 1080p 144Hz monitor, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it averages 96.8 FPS and provides the full visual experience without dropping below the refresh rate threshold. For 1440p displays, the High preset is recommended, delivering 83.7 FPS, which is smooth on most 144Hz monitors and balances visual fidelity with performance. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a slight boost to 95.4 FPS but at a noticeable visual quality cost. At 4K, the Medium preset is the safest recommendation, averaging 63.8 FPS and staying above the 60 FPS mark, while High drops to 55.5 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. The Low preset at 4K yields 92 FPS, but the visual degradation is severe and not recommended for a game like Control with its atmospheric environments. The data indicates that the combo is best utilized at 1440p High, where the GPU and CPU are balanced to produce a consistently fluid experience.