Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT pairing delivers a solid, high-refresh-rate experience in Control, though the data shows that the game’s demanding visual effects scale aggressively with resolution and settings. This combination sits comfortably in the upper mid-range of tested hardware, with its performance profile clearly defined by the GPU’s 16 GB frame buffer and the CPU’s strong single-threaded capabilities.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The combo achieves an average of 94.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, indicating a highly playable experience even at the highest visual fidelity for this resolution.

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

A: At 3840x2160, results vary significantly by settings. High settings yield an average of 54.6 FPS, which is playable, but Ultra settings drop to 46.4 FPS. For a smoother 4K experience, the data suggests using High or Medium settings.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26617. This is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 26574, placing the 7600 just 0.2% ahead.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration for this game?

A: The Radeon RX 7800 XT features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This large frame buffer is well-suited for the high-resolution textures and effects in Control.

Q: Is there a significant performance jump between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce an average of 91.3 FPS, while High settings average 82.5 FPS. The difference is noticeable, but both remain well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among all tested systems in this game?

A: This specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 608th out of 1636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the upper third of all configurations.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 7800 XT is the primary driver of frame rates in Control, and its specifications explain the scaling patterns observed in the measured FPS data. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is a key asset; Control is known for its dense environments and particle effects, which can consume significant video memory. With a 256-bit bus and 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample headroom to feed its 3840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs.

Clock speeds play a critical role in the performance deltas between settings. The GPU has a base clock of 1295 MHz, a game clock of 2124 MHz, and a boost clock of 2430 MHz. The data suggests that the boost clock is frequently utilized at lower resolutions and settings, where the workload is less likely to hit power or thermal limits. For instance, at 1080p Low, the combo hits 171.9 FPS, indicating the GPU is running at high clocks to keep up with the CPU. As resolution increases to 4K, the workload shifts to memory bandwidth and raw compute, and the average FPS drops to 54.6 at High settings.

The GPU’s architecture, RDNA 3.0, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for Control’s use of ray tracing and other modern features. However, the measured data does not isolate ray tracing performance. The GPU’s 60 ray accelerators are present, but the FPS figures provided are for standard rasterization settings. The 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power provides the brute force needed for the game’s physics and rendering, but the scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that even this level of performance is challenged by the game’s most demanding presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 plays a supporting but crucial role in this combo, ensuring the GPU is fed with data. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture, are sufficient for Control’s multi-threaded workloads. The CPU’s boost clock of 5.10 GHz is particularly important for maintaining high minimum frame rates, as the game’s logic and draw calls often depend on single-thread performance. In synthetic benchmarks, the 7600 scores 3246 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 22992 in multi-core, showing a strong balance.

The CPU’s performance in gaming is reflected in its percentile rank, which places it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 26617 is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-11900K, which scores 26546, a mere 0.3% difference. This indicates that the 7600 is not a bottleneck in this pairing. The CPU’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache is ample for gaming, and its support for DDR5 memory provides a high-bandwidth pipeline.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 171.9 FPS, which is a scenario where the CPU’s capabilities are more likely to be the limiting factor. The fact that the FPS is higher than at 1440p or 4K demonstrates that the CPU can push well over 170 frames in lighter loads. However, in more demanding scenarios like 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 46.4 FPS, showing the GPU is the clear bottleneck there. The CPU’s 65W TDP also indicates it runs efficiently, allowing the system to maintain sustained boost clocks without excessive thermal throttling.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand context of all tested hardware, this combination of the Ryzen 5 7600 and RX 7800 XT places 608th out of 1636 configurations. This ranking places it in the top 37% of tested systems for Control, which is a respectable position for a mid-range to upper-mid-range build. The rank is indicative of a system that can handle the game well at mainstream resolutions but will not top the charts against high-end enthusiast builds.

The GPU’s individual performance contributes significantly to this ranking. The RX 7800 XT sits at the 76th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32619. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 (32540) and NVIDIA P104-100 (32747), show that the GPU is in a tightly contested performance bracket. The CPU, being at the 83rd percentile, is actually ranked higher than the GPU, suggesting that the processor has more headroom for future GPU upgrades without becoming a bottleneck.

This ranking implies that the combo is well-balanced for Control, but the game’s specific demands favor the GPU more heavily. The 16 GB of VRAM is a forward-looking feature, but the raw compute power of the RX 7800 XT is what determines the final FPS numbers. The system is not among the elite for 4K Ultra gaming, but it is firmly in the territory where high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming is the norm.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong. Low settings produce an average of 171.9 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings yield 125.4 FPS, High settings drop to 108.8 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a highly playable 94.6 FPS. The scaling is consistent, with a 45% drop from Low to Ultra, showing the GPU has enough headroom to handle the most demanding presets at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains solid but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 130.8 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth. Medium settings produce 91.3 FPS, High settings average 82.5 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 70 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 46%, slightly steeper than at 1080p, indicating that the resolution increase places more stress on the GPU’s memory bandwidth and fill rate. The 70 FPS at Ultra is still above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1440p Ultra a viable option.

At 3840x2160, the data shows the system’s limits. Low settings average 90.9 FPS, which is surprising for 4K and shows the GPU’s raw power. Medium settings drop to 60.5 FPS, High settings average 54.6 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 46.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 49% reduction, highlighting the immense demands of 4K rendering. The 54.6 FPS at High is just below the 60 FPS target, suggesting that players may need to adjust settings or rely on upscaling for a locked 60 FPS experience. The 46.4 FPS at Ultra is playable but not ideal for action-heavy sequences.