Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 delivers a playable experience in Control only under specific conditions. The measured data shows a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions and quality presets. This analysis walks through the measured FPS rows, the role of each component, and how this combo stacks up against other tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. At this setting, the average FPS is 57, which is the only measured configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only row in the entire dataset where the average frame rate is above 50, making it the clear choice for smooth gameplay. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p results in a significant performance cost, dropping the average to 40 FPS, a 17 FPS reduction. While Medium may offer better visuals, the data indicates that the RX 570 struggles to maintain fluid motion at that setting.

For users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, the High preset at 1920x1080 yields an average of 36 FPS. This is still technically playable but will feel noticeably less smooth than the Low preset. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the most demanding, producing an average of only 31 FPS. The data suggests that the step from High to Ultra is not worth the performance loss, as the average drops by 5 FPS for what is typically a marginal visual gain. Therefore, the recommended path is to start with Low at 1080p and only increase the preset if the user is comfortable with frame rates in the 30-40 FPS range.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more difficult. The Low preset delivers an average of 43 FPS, which is the only 1440p setting that remains within a playable range. Medium drops to 30 FPS, High to 27 FPS, and Ultra to 24 FPS. None of these higher presets offer a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, all presets are below 30 FPS, with Low averaging 29 FPS, Medium 21 FPS, High 18 FPS, and Ultra 16 FPS. The data clearly indicates that 4K is not a viable option for this hardware combination in Control. The best experience per the measured rows is unequivocally 1080p Low, with 1080p Medium as a secondary option for those who can tolerate lower frame rates.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. The GPU features 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, or 7 Gbps effective. The GPU has a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz. These specifications are modest by modern standards, and the benchmark results reflect this. The GPU's percentile ranking is 74, meaning it performs better than 74% of all GPUs in the database, but its average benchmark score of 28766 places it in close competition with older or lower-tier cards. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M with a score of 28874 (a delta of -0.4%), the AMD Radeon RX 470 with a score of 28996 (delta of -0.8%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X with a score of 28580 (delta of 0.7%).

In Control, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM is a limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that as resolution increases, the FPS drops dramatically, which is a classic sign of VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth constraints. At 1080p Low, the GPU manages an average of 57 FPS. This is the closest the card gets to a solid 60 FPS experience. The performance degradation from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K is severe. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 29, which is less than half of the 1080p Low figure. This indicates that the GPU is working at its absolute limit, and the memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s is insufficient to feed the rendering pipeline at higher resolutions. The FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS is also a factor, but the data suggests that memory throughput and capacity are the more significant bottlenecks in this game.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings provides the highest average FPS at 57. This is the only configuration that approaches a smooth 60 FPS experience. All other settings at this resolution fall below 40 FPS, and higher resolutions yield even lower frame rates.

*Q: Is this system capable of running Control at 4K?*

A: No. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 is below 30 FPS for all presets. The Low preset averages 29 FPS, Medium averages 21 FPS, High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. These frame rates are not considered playable for a fast-paced action game.

Q: How does the RX 570 compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800M, scores 28874, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 470 scores 28996, which is 0.8% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 scores 28421, which is 1.2% lower. The performance difference between these cards is minimal.

Q: What is the performance drop when moving from Low to Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 57 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 40 FPS. This is a 17 FPS reduction, or roughly a 30% drop in performance. The Medium preset also has a minimum FPS of 34, indicating noticeable frame dips.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit the performance in this game?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS scales directly with resolution, dropping from 57 FPS at 1080p Low to 29 FPS at 4K Low. This resolution-dependent scaling is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck, as the CPU workload does not increase with resolution in the same way.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for Control?*

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3549 out of 3720 tested combos in the game. This places it in the lower 5th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is a below-average performer for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities. At 1920x1080, the performance ranges from an average of 57 FPS on Low to 31 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 46. The High preset averages 36 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is the largest performance hit at this resolution, losing 17 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 4 FPS loss, and from High to Ultra is a 5 FPS loss.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 43 FPS, which is the only 1440p setting above 30 FPS. Medium averages 30 FPS with a minimum of 26 and a maximum of 35. High averages 27 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. The data shows that the gap between Low and Medium is 13 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is only 3 FPS. This suggests that the Medium to High transition is less demanding than the Low to Medium transition.

At 3840x2160, the system is overwhelmed. The Low preset averages 29 FPS, which is technically the highest at this resolution. Medium averages 21 FPS with a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 24. High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. The performance is uniformly poor, with no preset achieving a playable frame rate. The data shows that the RX 570 simply does not have the memory bandwidth or compute power to handle 4K rendering in Control. The minimum FPS values for Medium at 1440p and 4K (26 and 17, respectively) highlight the instability of the frame times at these settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 3549 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This rank places the system in the bottom 5% of all configurations tested for this game. The data shows that this is a low-performing combo, primarily due to the GPU's limitations. The rank of 3549 indicates that the vast majority of other tested systems, even those with older CPUs or lower-tier GPUs, are able to achieve higher frame rates in this title.

This low rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. The system's best case scenario of 57 FPS at 1080p Low is a modest result. The fact that the system cannot maintain a stable 60 FPS even at the lowest settings puts it behind many mainstream gaming PCs. The combo's percentile ranking for the CPU is 84, and for the GPU is 74, but the combination of the two in this specific game yields a poor result. The rank of 3549 is a stark indicator that this hardware is not well-suited for Control, and users should expect to make significant compromises in visual quality and resolution to achieve a playable experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is a capable processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 2 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2092 and a Geekbench multicore score of 8899. Its average benchmark score is 34260, which places it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with a score of 34222 (delta of 0.1%), the AMD EPYC 4244P with a score of 34220 (delta of 0.1%), and the Intel Core i5-13450HX with a score of 34333 (delta of -0.2%). These scores indicate that the 3700X is well within the performance range of modern mid-range processors.

In Control, however, the CPU is not the limiting factor. The measured FPS data shows a consistent drop in performance as resolution increases, from 57 FPS at 1080p Low to 29 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU has the processing power to handle the game's logic and physics at higher frame rates, but the RX 570 cannot keep up. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for a game released in 2019, and the CPU's high single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 1593) ensures that it is not holding back the GPU. The data suggests that if the GPU were upgraded, the 3700X would be able to support significantly higher frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals the nature of the system's bottleneck. From 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops from 57 to 43, a 14 FPS reduction. From 1440p Low to 4K Low, the average FPS drops from 43 to 29, another 14 FPS reduction. This linear scaling is a clear indication that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU's workload does not increase proportionally with resolution, so the FPS drop is directly attributable to the GPU's inability to render more pixels.

The same pattern holds for all settings presets. At Medium, the FPS drops from 40 at 1080p to 30 at 1440p to 21 at 4K. At High, the FPS drops from 36 to 27 to 18. At Ultra, the FPS drops from 31 to 24 to 16. In every case, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 25-30%, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 30-35%. This consistent scaling confirms that the RX 570's memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s and its 4 GB VRAM capacity are the primary constraints. The GPU is simply unable to maintain its performance as the pixel count increases, leading to the severe frame rate drops observed in the data. The CPU, with its high passmark multithread score of 22458, is not the source of this scaling issue.