Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT combination delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Control, with performance scaling predictably as resolution and settings increase. The data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for this Action Adventure title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: The peak measured average is 120.5 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This drops to 65.4 FPS at the Ultra preset, showing a substantial performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 20,740 in average benchmark score, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-10700 (20,746) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20,680). It trails the Intel Core i5-12490F by just 0.3%.

Q: Is the RX 7600 XT significantly faster than the standard RX 7600?

A: Benchmark data indicates the RX 7600 XT has an average score of 20,146, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 (20,258). The difference is minimal and within normal variance.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 58.5 FPS. This is a playable level for most users, though not as smooth as the 78.4 FPS seen at 1080p High.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested configurations for this game?

A: Out of 1,636 total tested combos, this pairing ranks 1,078th. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, suggesting that while capable, many other CPU-GPU pairings deliver higher performance in Control.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The Radeon RX 7600 XT comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. This large frame buffer is a key feature for texture-heavy titles.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and 7 nm process node are typical of a modern mid-range desktop part. In the context of Control, the data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at most settings. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 20,740 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-10700, scores nearly identically.

The performance headroom is evident when examining frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 120.5 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU can feed frames well above the 60 FPS threshold. However, as settings increase to High and Ultra, the frame rate drops to 78.4 FPS and 65.4 FPS respectively. This decline is more attributable to the GPU’s workload than a CPU limitation, as the CPU’s single-threaded performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 913) remains constant. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution is 55.1 FPS, a massive swing that indicates the graphics card is doing the heavy lifting when visual complexity increases. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient for this title, as the 3dmark_16_threads score of 5,523 shows strong scaling, but Control does not appear to be a multi-threaded stressor.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 120.5 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, but the visual compromise is significant. The Medium preset offers a more balanced 85.7 FPS, a 28.9% reduction from Low but likely a substantial visual upgrade. High settings at 78.4 FPS still provide a smooth experience on a 60 Hz display and are recommended for most users seeking a good balance of quality and performance. Ultra settings drop to 65.4 FPS, which is the first preset to approach the 60 FPS line, indicating that the cost of the final visual detail tier is high.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more demanding. The Low preset achieves 93.5 FPS, but High settings fall to 58.5 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. Medium at 67.1 FPS is the better choice for 1440p, as it maintains a frame rate above 60 while avoiding the significant drop seen with High. For 4K (3840x2160), only the Low preset (59.8 FPS) is playable, while Medium (46.6 FPS) and High (39.4 FPS) fall below the playability threshold. The data suggests that for this combo, the sweet spot is 1080p High or 1440p Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1,078 out of 1,636 tested configurations for Control is revealing. It places the system in the 34th percentile, meaning roughly two-thirds of tested combos perform better. This is not a poor result, but it contextualizes the hardware. The CPU’s position in the 78th percentile of all CPUs contrasts with the GPU’s 63rd percentile, suggesting the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing. The data shows that while the Ryzen 5 5600GT is a strong processor, the RX 7600 XT is a mid-range GPU that limits overall performance in a demanding title like Control.

This rank also implies that the system is not built for maximum frame rates at high resolutions. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (33.1 FPS) is a clear indicator that this combo is not intended for enthusiast 4K gaming. Instead, the data positions it as a solid 1080p performer that can handle 1440p with some settings adjustments. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, scores 1.9% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 0.6% higher, confirming the RX 7600 XT's place in the performance hierarchy.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is a standout feature, offering double the capacity of many competitors and ensuring high-resolution textures are not a constraint. The GPU has a boost clock of 2755 MHz and a game clock of 2470 MHz, with a memory speed of 18 Gbps effective. This configuration yields a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which is adequate for the GPU's 128-bit bus.

The GPU’s performance in Control is directly tied to settings and resolution. The shift from 1080p to 1440p at High settings results in a 25.4% drop in average FPS (from 78.4 to 58.5). Moving to 4K High drops the frame rate to 39.4 FPS, a 49.7% reduction from 1080p. This steep decline underscores the GPU's limited ability to handle the increased pixel count and shader complexity at higher resolutions. The GPU's average benchmark score of 20,146 places it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, and its Passmark G3D score of 17,132 is a strong indicator of its mid-range standing. The data clearly shows that the RX 7600 XT is the primary constraint when pushing for higher visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings produces a wide spread of results. The Low preset leads with 120.5 FPS, followed by Medium at 85.7 FPS, High at 78.4 FPS, and Ultra at 65.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 55.1 FPS, a significant 45.7% performance loss for the highest visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve is similar but with lower absolute values. Low settings yield 93.5 FPS, Medium 67.1 FPS, High 58.5 FPS, and Ultra 53.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 40.1 FPS. Notably, the drop from 1080p Low to 1440p Low is 27 FPS, while the drop from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra is only 12 FPS, suggesting the GPU hits a performance wall at lower settings where CPU limits may start to appear.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 59.8 FPS, Medium 46.6 FPS, High 39.4 FPS, and Ultra 33.1 FPS. This resolution is clearly beyond the comfortable operating range for this combo, except for the Low preset which just barely achieves 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern of frame rate degradation as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 78.4 to 58.5, a 25.4% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at High settings, the frame rate drops from 58.5 to 39.4, a further 32.6% reduction. This non-linear decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload grows exponentially with pixel count.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings tells a similar story: 120.5 FPS drops to 59.8 FPS, a 50.4% reduction. This consistency across settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting component throughout. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain more constant across resolutions at lower settings, as the CPU workload would be similar. Instead, the RX 7600 XT’s 16 GB memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are overwhelmed by the 4K pixel count, confirming that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant performance gains for this system in Control. The 1080p to 4K drop at Ultra settings (65.4 to 33.1 FPS) further reinforces this conclusion, showing that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are simply insufficient for high-resolution, high-detail gaming.