Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming experience in Control, with performance scaling predictably from resolution to resolution. The data shows that the CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part with a 3.70 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clock, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

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

The Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 21,765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,072 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% slower), indicating it sits in a highly competitive mid-range tier.

For a game like Control, which is an action-adventure title with physics-heavy combat and destructible environments, the CPU’s single-thread performance is often the deciding factor for frame pacing. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s strong single-core score of 3,072 in Cinebench R23 suggests it can handle the game’s AI and physics calculations without becoming a bottleneck. At 1080p, where the GPU has less work per frame, the CPU’s ability to push high frame rates is critical. The measured data supports this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 141 FPS average, which is a 58% increase over the 1080p Ultra result of 77 FPS. This gap is primarily driven by the GPU’s workload scaling with settings, but the CPU’s headroom ensures it does not cap the frame rate prematurely.

The processor’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Control’s multi-threaded engine, which leverages multiple cores for rendering and streaming. The L3 cache of 32 MB helps with data locality, reducing memory latency during intense combat sequences. The 65 W TDP and AM5 socket indicate this is a mainstream desktop part, and its 5 nm process node contributes to efficiency. However, in this specific game, the data shows that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor; instead, the GPU’s performance ceiling defines the experience, particularly at higher settings and resolutions.

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

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?*

A: The data shows the best balance of performance and visual fidelity at 2560x1440 with High settings, where the combo achieves 67 FPS average. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while 4K High drops to 46 FPS, which is less fluid.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32,750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. It is also 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H and 0.3% faster than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 141 on Low to 77 on Ultra. This represents a 64 FPS drop (45% decrease) when moving from the lowest to the highest preset, showing a significant GPU workload increase.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Low settings, the combo achieves 72 FPS average. All other 4K presets (Medium, High, Ultra) fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 51, 46, and 40 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT rank against other GPUs?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 27,425, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. It performs within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 and is 1.1% faster than the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1484 out of 2888 tested combinations in Control, putting it in the top 51% of all systems tested, which indicates a mid-pack position that is neither top-tier nor entry-level.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data reveals a clear sweet spot for this combo in Control. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 89 FPS average, which is a substantial improvement over Ultra’s 77 FPS while likely offering very similar visual quality in most scenes. The 12 FPS difference between High and Ultra (a 15% improvement) is worth taking, especially since the Medium preset only yields 100 FPS, a mere 11 FPS jump over High. For most players, High at 1080p offers the best trade-off between smoothness and fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset again emerges as the optimal choice, with 67 FPS average. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS target for a responsive experience, while Ultra drops to 59 FPS, which could feel slightly stuttery during intense action. The Low preset at 1440p hits 107 FPS, but the visual compromise is severe, and the Medium preset at 76 FPS is a better alternative if High is too demanding. For 4K gaming, the data suggests that only the Low preset is playable, at 72 FPS, but the visual hit is significant. Medium at 4K yields 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and not recommended for a smooth experience.

The data indicates that the High preset at 1080p or 1440p provides the best experience, balancing frame rate with visual quality. The Ultra preset, while offering maximum eye candy, only brings a marginal improvement over High in terms of measured FPS, making it a poor choice for this hardware. Players should prioritize High settings to maintain a fluid frame rate, especially in a game like Control where fast-paced combat requires consistent responsiveness.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 1484 out of 2888 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 51st percentile of all systems tested. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where neither component is a standout performer but together they deliver a competent experience. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking is higher than the GPU’s 72nd percentile, suggesting that the processor has more headroom than the graphics card, which is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Compared to other combos, this system sits in the middle of the pack, meaning it will outperform lower-end configurations that pair weaker CPUs or GPUs, but it will trail high-end systems with flagship components. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile, has an identical average score (0% delta), indicating that the RX 6700 XT is competitive with that mobile part. The fact that the RX 6700 XT also performs within 0.5% of the desktop RTX 3090 in synthetic benchmarks is notable, though real-world gaming performance in Control will vary based on driver optimizations and game engine quirks.

The combo’s rank of 1484 suggests it is not a top performer, but it is far from a weak system. For a 1440p gaming setup, this ranking is appropriate, as the data shows the combo can handle most settings at that resolution with playable frame rates. The ranking also implies that there is limited upgrade headroom; moving to a faster GPU would yield significant gains, but the CPU would not bottleneck such an upgrade given its strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores.

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

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K in Control clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 89 at 1920x1080 to 67 at 2560x1440, a 25% reduction, and then to 46 at 3840x2160, a further 31% reduction. This consistent decline with resolution is a classic sign that the Radeon RX 6700 XT is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU’s workload does not scale with resolution in the same way.

The data shows a more pronounced drop at 4K, where the pixel count quadruples compared to 1080p, but the FPS only drops by roughly half. This is expected, as the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth (384.0 GB/s) are taxed heavily at 4K. The RX 6700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, which is sufficient for Control at 4K, but the raw compute power (13.21 TFLOPS FP32) is not enough to maintain high frame rates at that resolution with high settings.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more telling: the combo hits 141 FPS at 1080p, 107 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result shows that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU cannot push past 72 FPS, confirming it is the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS numbers across resolutions at Low settings, but the data shows a clear decrease, reinforcing the GPU’s role as the performance ceiling. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output, even at 1080p Low where frame rates are highest.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo’s performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 141 on Low to 77 on Ultra, with Medium at 100 FPS and High at 89 FPS. The Medium preset also reports a minimum FPS of 85 and a maximum of 115, indicating a stable frame rate with only a 30 FPS spread. This is the best resolution for maximizing frame rates, with all settings above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 107 FPS on Low, 76 FPS on Medium, 67 FPS on High, and 59 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 87 FPS, which is a 22 FPS spread, suggesting slightly more variance than at 1080p. The Ultra preset’s 59 FPS average is just below the 60 FPS target, making it borderline for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 1440p provide a very high frame rate, but the visual quality is compromised.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop to 72 FPS on Low, 51 FPS on Medium, 46 FPS on High, and 40 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset reports a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 59 FPS, showing a 15 FPS spread that reflects the GPU’s struggle at this resolution. Only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS, while all other settings fall below that threshold, making 4K gaming viable only with significant visual sacrifices. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates across most settings.