Control

Control with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT represents a mid-range pairing that lands in the lower-middle portion of the database for this title. The combo holds rank 1060 out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the 35th percentile of all recorded systems. This position suggests the hardware is capable of running the game, but it is far from the top of the leaderboard, indicating that users should expect to make some compromises on graphical fidelity to achieve smooth performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1060 out of 1636 places it firmly in the third quartile of tested systems for Control. This is not a surprising result given the individual component rankings. The CPU sits at the 84th percentile among all processors, which is a strong showing, while the GPU ranks at the 63rd percentile among all graphics cards. The gap between these two percentiles hints that the graphics card is the primary constraint in this pairing, pulling the overall combo ranking down from what the processor alone might suggest. The data indicates a system that will handle the game at reasonable settings, but one that will struggle to compete with high-end rigs in this benchmark database.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip. It operates with a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2755 MHz, with a game clock rated at 2470 MHz. The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, which is substantial for a card in this class. In the context of Control, a game known for its physics-intensive environments and particle effects, the memory capacity is likely more than sufficient, but the 128-bit bus width could become a limiting factor at higher resolutions where bandwidth demands increase. The GPU’s 22.57 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 64 ROPs suggest it can handle the visual complexity of the game, but the benchmark results show that at 4K resolution, the card is stretched thin, particularly with higher quality presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This processor is no slouch, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and a single-core score of 2916. The 16 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU in most scenarios. The CPU’s percentile rank of 84 indicates it has ample headroom for gaming workloads. In Control, which is not typically CPU-bound, this processor should easily keep up with the GPU at most settings. However, the data suggests that at lower resolutions and lower quality settings, the CPU’s role becomes more pronounced, as the faster frame rates begin to approach the limits of what the processor can deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the combo achieves 124.3 FPS on Low, 87.1 FPS on Medium, 76.2 FPS on High, and 68.4 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the numbers drop to 90.3 FPS on Low, 67.5 FPS on Medium, 62 FPS on High, and 51.2 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the performance falls significantly: 62.7 FPS on Low, 44.5 FPS on Medium, 40.6 FPS on High, and 32.7 FPS on Ultra. These figures illustrate that the system can deliver playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, but at 4K, only the Low preset achieves a consistently smooth experience. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is notable, with a 55.9 FPS difference at 1080p, a 39.1 FPS difference at 1440p, and a 30 FPS difference at 4K, showing that the GPU has less headroom to absorb quality increases as resolution climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck characteristics of this pairing. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 124.3 at 1080p to 90.3 at 1440p and then to 62.7 at 4K. This represents a 27% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a further 31% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is relatively consistent, suggesting that the GPU is the primary limiting factor across these resolutions. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 68.4 at 1080p to 51.2 at 1440p and then to 32.7 at 4K, which is a 25% and 36% decrease respectively. The larger percentage drop at 4K Ultra indicates that the GPU is being pushed to its absolute limit, and the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s may be insufficient to maintain performance as pixel count increases. The data implies that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a balance between visual fidelity and frame rate, while 4K should be reserved for lower quality presets.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the most balanced experience is found at 1440p with High settings, yielding 62 FPS. This provides a good visual quality while maintaining a frame rate that is close to the 60 FPS target. For users with 1080p displays, the High preset at 76.2 FPS is recommended, as it offers excellent smoothness without sacrificing much in terms of visual detail. Pushing to Ultra at 1080p drops the frame rate to 68.4 FPS, which is still playable but the gain in quality is marginal compared to the performance cost. At 4K, the Low preset at 62.7 FPS is the only viable option for consistent gameplay, as the Medium preset at 44.5 FPS and High at 40.6 FPS will exhibit noticeable stutter in fast-paced action sequences. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided entirely, as the 32.7 FPS average is below the threshold for a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Control with this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p with High settings achieves 62 FPS, making it the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, High settings reach 76.2 FPS for even smoother gameplay.

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

A: At 4K, the system only achieves a playable frame rate on Low settings with 62.7 FPS. Higher settings at this resolution fall below 45 FPS, which is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 scores 27220 on average, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700H. It leads the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 1.2%.

Q: How does the GPU perform relative to similar cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has an average score of 20146, which is 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER but 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7600. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.9%.

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

A: At 1080p, the system achieves 124.3 FPS on Low settings and 68.4 FPS on Ultra, representing a difference of 55.9 FPS. This indicates the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU ranks at the 84th percentile while the GPU ranks at the 63rd, and the frame rate drops consistently as resolution increases, indicating GPU-bound performance.