Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with the data showing a clear preference for High settings over Ultra. The combination ranks in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier, where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, while the CPU provides ample headroom.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This 5000-series chip, built on a 7 nm process, features a 16 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2916 in single-core, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: it is 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U.

For Control, an action-adventure title, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 148 FPS, which is 54 FPS higher than at High settings (94 FPS). This gap suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is more involved, but the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient throughput to avoid bottlenecking the GPU. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 6628 and max-thread score of 6617 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, which helps maintain frame pacing in demanding scenes.

Single-thread performance is also critical for Control's engine. The CPU's single-core score of 2916 in Cinebench R23 and 901 in 3dmark single-thread suggests it can handle the game's primary thread without becoming a limiting factor. At 1440p, the frame rate drops from 112 FPS (Low) to 71 FPS (High), a 41 FPS difference that is largely attributed to increased GPU load rather than CPU limitations. The data supports the conclusion that this CPU is more than capable for this title, with the GPU being the constraining component at higher settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a RDNA 2.0 architecture GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It operates at a base clock of 2150 MHz, a boost clock of 2600 MHz, and a game clock of 2495 MHz, with memory running at 18 Gbps effective. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 performance is 13.31 TFLOPS, and it scores 20700 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, is 1.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon R9 M395X is 0.5% slower.

In Control, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is adequate for the game's textures and effects at 4K, as evidenced by the 48 FPS average at 3840x2160 High settings. The memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s is crucial for high-resolution rendering, and the data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 4K, dropping from High (48 FPS) to Low (76 FPS) yields a 28 FPS improvement, while at 1440p, the same settings change results in a 41 FPS gain (from 71 to 112 FPS). This indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The RX 6750 XT's performance at 1080p is particularly strong. At Ultra settings, it achieves 81 FPS, which is 13 FPS lower than High (94 FPS). The gap between Medium (105 FPS) and High (94 FPS) is 11 FPS, while Low (148 FPS) is 43 FPS faster than Medium. These numbers show that the GPU scales predictably with settings, and the 12 GB VRAM prevents any memory-related stuttering, as the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium is 90 FPS, only 15 FPS below the average.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows the most balanced experience at 2560x1440 with High settings, delivering 71 FPS average. At 1920x1080, High settings reach 94 FPS, which is smoother, but 1440p offers a better visual-to-performance trade-off given the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 is effectively tied with its nearest rivals. It is 0.1% slower than the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U. Its average benchmark score of 25517 is within 0.3% of all its closest competitors.

*Q: Is the GPU sufficient for 4K gaming in Control?*

A: The data indicates that 4K is playable but not ideal. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 48, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Lowering to Medium yields 54 FPS, while Low reaches 76 FPS, showing that the GPU can handle 4K only at reduced settings.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference is 13 FPS (94 vs 81 FPS). At 2560x1440, the difference is 9 FPS (71 vs 62 FPS). At 3840x2160, the difference is 6 FPS (48 vs 42 FPS). The gap narrows as resolution increases, indicating that Ultra settings impose a consistent overhead regardless of resolution.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1712 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This rank reflects a balanced pairing where the GPU's 71st percentile performance complements the CPU's 78th percentile, though the GPU is the more limiting factor in Control.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any settings?

A: The data suggests no significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 148 FPS, which is 54 FPS higher than at High settings, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. The 8-core, 16-thread design with a 4.60 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom even at low resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1712 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, which places it in the 54th percentile. This position is slightly below the midpoint, suggesting that while the hardware is capable, there are many faster configurations. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 is higher than the GPU's 71, indicating that the GPU is the weaker link in this pairing for this specific game.

The rank reflects the GPU's performance ceiling. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 81 FPS, which is below the 100+ FPS that higher-end GPUs might deliver. However, the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that the GPU does not run out of memory at 4K, even if frame rates are modest. The CPU's 16 threads and high single-core performance prevent any CPU-side stuttering, as evidenced by the minimum FPS of 90 at 1080p Medium, which is only 15 FPS below the average.

Compared to other combos, this pairing sits in a crowded field. The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, is 1.1% faster, which would likely push a combo with a similar CPU slightly higher in the rankings. The CPU's rivals are all within 0.3%, so the CPU choice has minimal impact on the overall rank. The data indicates that the combo's rank is primarily determined by the GPU's performance in Control's specific rendering workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 148 FPS on Low, 105 FPS on Medium (with a min of 90 and max of 121), 94 FPS on High, and 81 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy: Low is 43 FPS faster than Medium, Medium is 11 FPS faster than High, and High is 13 FPS faster than Ultra.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down as expected. Low settings yield 112 FPS, Medium delivers 80 FPS (min 68, max 92), High produces 71 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 32 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 9 FPS. This indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are taxed more heavily at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings achieve 76 FPS, Medium delivers 54 FPS (min 46, max 62), High produces 48 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The 4K results show a 22 FPS difference between Low and Medium, but only a 6 FPS difference between High and Ultra. The minimum FPS of 46 at 4K Medium suggests that the GPU is approaching its limits, though the 12 GB VRAM prevents any memory-related dips.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings (94 FPS) offer the best balance between visual quality and smoothness, as Ultra (81 FPS) provides diminishing returns for a 13 FPS cost. Medium (105 FPS) is also viable for players prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, but High is recommended for the best experience.

At 2560x1440, High settings (71 FPS) are the sweet spot. This delivers a playable frame rate that is close to the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra (62 FPS) is only 9 FPS slower but may introduce more noticeable drops in demanding scenes. Medium (80 FPS) is a strong alternative if a higher frame rate is desired, but High offers the best visual-to-performance ratio.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that High settings (48 FPS) are marginally playable, but Medium (54 FPS) is the recommended choice for a smoother experience. Low (76 FPS) is the only setting that consistently exceeds 60 FPS at 4K, but the visual compromise is significant. For the best experience at 4K, Medium is recommended, as it provides 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS, which is acceptable for a slower-paced action-adventure game.