Control

Control pairs an 8-core Zen 3 CPU with a RDNA 1.0 GPU, and the measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a system that is clearly bound by the graphics card at higher settings, while the CPU shows its strength only at lower loads. The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution drops, frame rates climb steeply, but the gap between settings narrows in a way that points to the GPU as the primary performance limiter in most scenarios. This combination lands at rank 1234 out of 1636 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, which suggests that while playable, it is not a top-tier pairing for Control.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic response to resolution changes, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound system. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 116.1 FPS, but this drops to 89.8 FPS at 1440p and further to 58.8 FPS at 4K. That is a 48.8% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 34.6% further drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is steep and consistent, indicating that the RX 5700 XT is the limiting factor; the CPU has headroom to push more frames if the GPU could deliver them.

Looking at High settings, the pattern holds but with lower absolute numbers: 75.2 FPS at 1080p, 56.9 FPS at 1440p, and 35.6 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24.3%, and from 1440p to 4K is 37.4%. Interestingly, the relative drop from 1440p to 4K is larger at High settings than at Low, which suggests that the higher settings are placing more stress on the GPU’s memory bandwidth and shading units, making the resolution increase more punishing. At Low settings, the frame rate is high enough that other bottlenecks might begin to appear, but the data still shows a clear GPU-bound trend.

The 4K results are particularly telling. At Ultra settings, the combo only manages 34.4 FPS, which is below the 35.6 FPS seen at High. This suggests that the Ultra preset is adding effects that the GPU cannot handle at 4K, pushing the frame rate into unplayable territory. The difference between Medium (42.3 FPS) and High (35.6 FPS) at 4K is 15.8%, showing that even a single step down in quality yields a meaningful performance gain. This resolution scaling analysis implies that for 4K gaming, the user must be willing to drop to Low settings to approach 60 FPS, and even then, the 58.8 FPS result is just barely acceptable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a capable processor, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20755 and single-core score of 2930. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s are sufficient for feeding the GPU in most scenarios, but the benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck in Control.

Evidence for this comes from the frame rate scaling. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see smaller frame rate differences between resolutions, as the CPU work per frame is constant regardless of resolution. Instead, the data shows a large gap between 1080p and 4K at every settings level, which is the opposite of a CPU-bound scenario. Furthermore, the 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and 2-thread score of 1758 suggest that the CPU has adequate single-thread performance for game logic, but the game’s demands are not stressing it here.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 83 versus all CPUs indicates it is in the top 17% of all processors, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores nearly identically with a deltaPct of -0.3%. This suggests that the 5700G’s performance is well-understood and consistent. In Control, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are likely more than enough, as the game’s action-adventure genre typically does not require extreme multi-threading. The data implies that the CPU is idle much of the time, waiting for the GPU to catch up, which is a good sign for users who might upgrade the GPU later without needing a new processor.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 86.2.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: It achieves an average of 34.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and indicates a poor experience for fast-paced action.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the large frame rate drops when resolution increases, which is a hallmark of graphics-bound performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The data shows that Low settings give 89.8 FPS, while High gives 56.9 FPS, so Medium at 60.5 FPS offers a balanced choice if you want quality without dropping below 60.

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

A: It ranks 1234 out of 1636 combos, placing it in the lower 25% of tested systems for this game.

Q: Does the RX 5700 XT’s 8 GB of VRAM cause issues at 4K?

A: The 4K results are low (34.4-58.8 FPS), but the VRAM capacity is not directly measured in this data; the low frame rates are more likely due to raw compute limits.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a full matrix of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 116.1 FPS on Low, 86.2 FPS on Medium, 75.2 FPS on High, and 63.7 FPS on Ultra. The gap from Low to Ultra is 45.1%, showing that the Ultra preset imposes a significant cost on the GPU. At 2560x1440, the numbers are 89.8 FPS (Low), 60.5 FPS (Medium), 56.9 FPS (High), and 49.7 FPS (Ultra). The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, averaging around 25-30%, which reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the system.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls further: 58.8 FPS (Low), 42.3 FPS (Medium), 35.6 FPS (High), and 34.4 FPS (Ultra). Notably, the difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 1.2 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset is not adding much visual benefit at this resolution but is still taxing the GPU. The data shows that the sweet spot for this combo is 1080p, where even Ultra settings clear 60 FPS, while 1440p requires dropping to Medium or Low for a smooth experience, and 4K is only viable on Low settings. The measured rows also show no min or max FPS data, so only averages are available for analysis, which presents a slightly optimistic view of consistency.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1234 out of 1636 tested combinations places this system in the 75th percentile from the bottom, meaning it performs worse than roughly 75% of other tested combos in Control. This is a low ranking, but it is important to contextualize it with the component choices. The Ryzen 7 5700G is a CPU with an integrated GPU, which is unusual for a gaming desktop, and the RX 5700 XT is a previous-generation graphics card. The data suggests that this pairing is not optimized for Control, likely because the GPU is holding back the CPU’s potential.

When compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RX 5700 XT’s average benchmark score of 24731 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763, deltaPct -0.1%) and the Intel Arc A350M (24647, deltaPct 0.3%). This indicates that the GPU is performing as expected for its class, but that class is not high-end. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706, deltaPct -0.3%), show that the 5700G is also mid-pack. The combination of two mid-tier components yields a low overall rank, which is a logical outcome. The data implies that for Control, users would need a stronger GPU to move up the rankings significantly.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience is achieved at 1080p with High settings, which delivers 75.2 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a high level of visual quality without the performance penalty of Ultra. At 1080p Ultra, the 63.7 FPS is still playable, but the 11.5 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual improvements. For users with a 1440p monitor, the data suggests that Medium settings at 60.5 FPS is the optimal choice, as it barely clears 60 FPS while offering better quality than Low’s 89.8 FPS.

At 4K, none of the presets achieve a smooth experience except Low, which hits 58.8 FPS. This is borderline playable, but users should expect occasional dips below 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 34.4 FPS and High at 35.6 FPS are not recommended for action gameplay. The data indicates that the best “experience per the measured rows” is to prioritize resolution over settings: choose 1080p High for the best balance, or 1440p Medium if you prefer higher resolution. The Medium preset at 1440p offers a 6.3% improvement over High at the same resolution, making it a logical default.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on the RDNA 1.0 architecture with a Navi 10 chip, featuring 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Its clocks are listed at a base of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost of 1905 MHz, which are moderate for its generation. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for 1080p gaming but may be strained at 4K. The GPU’s FP32 performance is 9.754 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 121.9 GPixel/s, both of which are solid but not exceptional for the game’s demands.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limiting component, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. At 1080p Low, the 116.1 FPS result suggests the GPU is not fully saturated, but as settings increase, the frame rate drops, indicating that the GPU’s compute units and memory bandwidth are being pushed harder. The 4K results, which fall to 34.4 FPS at Ultra, demonstrate that the GPU simply cannot handle the pixel count and shader complexity required. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 68 versus all GPUs places it in the top third, but its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, scores nearly identically, showing that it is an average performer. The data implies that the RX 5700 XT is the component to upgrade first if aiming for higher frame rates in Control, as its performance ceiling is clearly lower than the CPU’s capability.