Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p experience in Control, but the data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs. At 1080p High, the combo produces 91.7 FPS, which drops to 73.6 FPS at 1440p and further to 47.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 47.8% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at High settings, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 30.6 FPS, while at 1080p it is 69.1 FPS, showing that the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions but the GPU saturates quickly when pixel count increases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 148.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded frame rate across all tested configurations. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 110.7 FPS, a 25.4% reduction. At 4K Low, the system still manages 74.8 FPS, which is playable but far from the high-refresh territory seen at 1080p. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings costs 37.7 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs an additional 35.9 FPS. This linear degradation suggests the RX 6750 XT’s 12 GB frame buffer and 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game’s assets, but the raw compute throughput of 13.31 TFLOPS becomes the bottleneck.

At High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 18.1 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K is 25.7 FPS. The percentage loss from 1080p to 4K at High is 47.8%, while at Low it is 49.6%. This near-identical percentage loss across settings indicates that the limiting factor is resolution-dependent rather than settings-dependent. The Ryzen 5 5600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not the constraint here; its single-thread score of 917 in 3DMark and 2622 in Cinebench R23 suggest it can feed the GPU adequately. The data points to the GPU being the sole limiter, as the frame rate scales almost perfectly with pixel count.

Ultra settings at 1080p yield 79.3 FPS, which is 12.4 FPS lower than High. At 1440p Ultra, the result is 64 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 44.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra widens slightly at higher resolutions: 12.4 FPS at 1080p, 9.6 FPS at 1440p, and 3.7 FPS at 4K. This tightening gap at 4K suggests that the GPU is so heavily loaded that the difference between High and Ultra settings becomes less impactful on absolute frame rates, but the relative cost of Ultra remains significant. For a smooth experience, users targeting 4K will need to accept Low settings to stay above 60 FPS, while 1440p users have more flexibility.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The combo achieves 91.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay but not high enough for 144 Hz displays.

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

A: At 4K, the measured results show 47.9 FPS on High, 51.4 FPS on Medium, and 74.8 FPS on Low. Only Low settings provide a frame rate above 60 FPS, indicating that 4K is possible but requires significant settings compromises.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X has an average benchmark score of 20680, which is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Core i7-10700, and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core i5-12490F. It is 0.7% higher than the Intel Xeon 6325P.

Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks in the 79th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35327. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 by 1.3% and the AMD Radeon 880M by 0.9%.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 110.7 FPS, while Ultra produces 64 FPS. This is a 46.7 FPS difference, representing a 42.2% reduction in frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The 12 GB GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is not explicitly tested in the FPS data, but the performance at 4K Ultra (44.2 FPS) suggests memory capacity is not the limiting factor; the GPU’s compute power is.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 22 chip, featuring 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. Its base clock is 2150 MHz, with a boost clock of 2600 MHz and a game clock of 2495 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz, translating to 18 Gbps effective, across a 192-bit bus. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 13.31 TFLOPS, which is the raw compute figure that directly impacts how many pixels can be shaded per frame.

In Control, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant. The measured FPS data shows that reducing settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p increases frame rate from 79.3 to 148.4 FPS, a 69.1 FPS swing. This 87.1% improvement highlights how sensitive the game is to GPU load. The GPU’s 40 ray tracing cores are present but not directly measured in the FPS rows; the data shows rasterized performance only. The GPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it above the average, but its nearest rivals include the RTX 3080, which outperforms it by 1.3% in average benchmark score. In game-specific results, the RX 6750 XT manages 91.7 FPS at 1080p High, which is a strong result but not exceptional for this class of hardware.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is notable for a card in this tier, and the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample throughput for 4K textures. However, the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings (43.8 FPS loss) suggests that the GPU’s compute units, not its memory subsystem, are the limiting factor. The 250 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a power-hungry part, but the data does not include power consumption measurements. The GPU’s boost clock of 2600 MHz is high, and the game clock of 2495 MHz represents sustained performance under load, which is reflected in the consistent frame rates across repeated runs.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, High settings provide 91.7 FPS, which is sufficient for 60 Hz and 75 Hz displays. For 144 Hz monitors, Low settings at 148.4 FPS are the only option that fully saturates the refresh rate. Medium settings at 106.9 FPS are a balanced choice for 100 Hz displays, offering a 15.2 FPS improvement over High while maintaining visual quality. Ultra settings at 79.3 FPS are playable but do not provide a significant visual uplift over High for the 12.4 FPS cost.

At 1440p, the situation changes. High settings yield 73.6 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and suitable for standard 60 Hz monitors. Medium settings at 82.1 FPS offer a 8.5 FPS improvement, making them the best choice for 75 Hz panels. Low settings at 110.7 FPS are ideal for 100 Hz displays, though the visual quality reduction may be noticeable. Ultra settings at 64 FPS are borderline for 60 Hz, and the 9.6 FPS drop from High to Ultra is not justified by the marginal visual gains in most scenes.

For 4K, the options are constrained. Low settings at 74.8 FPS are the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the recommended preset for 4K gaming. Medium settings at 51.4 FPS are playable but will show stutter on 60 Hz displays. High settings at 47.9 FPS and Ultra at 44.2 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for competitive play. The data shows that Medium settings at 4K provide a 7.2 FPS improvement over High, which is a better trade-off than the 3.7 FPS gain from High to Ultra. For the best experience, users should prioritize Low settings at 4K, Medium at 1440p for high refresh, and High at 1080p for balanced quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 785th out of 1636 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the upper half of all systems. This rank reflects the balanced nature of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RX 6750 XT pairing. The CPU’s percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs indicates it is above average, while the GPU’s 79th percentile is similarly strong. The combo’s mid-pack ranking suggests that while it is not a top-tier system, it outperforms the majority of tested hardware in this specific game.

In the context of the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 6750 XT’s average benchmark score of 35327 is 0.2% higher than the RX 5600M, 0.3% lower than the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile, 0.9% lower than the AMD Radeon 880M, and 1.3% lower than the RTX 3080. These small deltas indicate that the GPU is competitive with a wide range of hardware, though it is slightly behind more powerful desktop cards. The CPU’s nearest rivals show similar tight margins, with the 5600X trailing the 5600GT and i7-10700 by 0.3% and the i5-12490F by 0.5%, while leading the Xeon 6325P by 0.7%.

The combination’s rank of 785 out of 1636 means that 851 other combos perform better in Control. This is not a top-tier result, but it is respectable for a mid-range system. The measured FPS at 1080p High (91.7) places it well above the average for all combos, which likely sits below 60 FPS given the rank distribution. The system’s ability to hit 148.4 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates its ceiling for competitive play, while the 4K performance is adequate for casual gaming. Overall, this combo offers a balanced experience across resolutions, with the GPU being the primary determinant of performance at higher settings.