Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Radeon RX 7600 combination produces a distinct performance profile in Control, one that shifts from being CPU-leaning at lower resolutions to firmly GPU-bound at 4K. The data indicates a capable pairing for this 2019 Action Adventure title, though its overall standing among tested combos is firmly mid-pack.

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

The Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. For a game like Control, which is not typically known for extreme multi-threading demands, the 16 threads provide ample headroom. The processor’s benchmark scores reinforce this capability: it posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5648 is particularly relevant for gaming workloads, suggesting that the CPU can comfortably handle the game's physics and logic threads without becoming a bottleneck.

The CPU’s performance ranking places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 25626 is nearly identical to its closest rivals. The nearest competitor, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, scores 25706, a negligible 0.3% difference. This indicates that the 5700G’s processing power is well within the expected range for modern desktop processors. In the context of Control, the CPU’s role becomes most apparent at 1080p with Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 121.4 FPS. This high value suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to achieve well over 100 FPS, even when graphical load is minimal. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s are sufficient for the game’s data streaming needs.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations, this pairing sits at rank 1092 out of 1636 combos. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it can run the game, there are many faster combinations. The combo’s performance is measured data, not an estimate, which grounds the analysis in concrete results. A rank of 1092 means that roughly two-thirds of the tested configurations deliver higher average frame rates. This is not a poor result, but it does highlight that this specific CPU and GPU pairing is not optimized for maximum performance in Control.

The GPU, a Radeon RX 7600, holds a 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20258 is comparable to its nearest rivals. For instance, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT scores 20146, which is only 0.6% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, which is 1.3% higher. This places the RX 7600 in a competitive performance tier. However, the overall combo rank suggests that the pairing is not achieving the sum of its parts. The data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the combo only manages 66.1 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 121.4 FPS at Low settings. This scaling pattern points towards the GPU becoming the limiting factor as graphical fidelity increases, even at a resolution where the CPU could theoretically push higher frame rates.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent downward trend as resolution increases, which is classic behavior for a system that is GPU-limited. At 1080p High, the average frame rate is 78.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, this drops to 55.9 FPS, a reduction of 22.2 FPS. When pushing to 4K High, the average falls to 41.2 FPS. This progression demonstrates that the RX 7600’s rendering capability is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The GPU’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra settings prove to be a heavy burden.

The impact of settings at 4K is particularly telling. At 4K Low, the system achieves 62.2 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the frame rate plummets to 30.4 FPS. This 31.8 FPS swing between Low and Ultra at the same resolution shows the massive performance cost of the game’s higher visual features. In contrast, at 1080p, the swing between Low and Ultra is 55.3 FPS (from 121.4 to 66.1). This larger absolute difference at 1080p suggests that at lower resolutions, both the CPU and GPU are contributing to the performance envelope, but at 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The CPU’s role diminishes as the pixel count rises, and the frame rates become solely dependent on the GPU’s fill rate and shader processing power.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware?

A: The data suggests 1080p Medium or High offers a strong balance, with average FPS of 83.2 and 78.1, respectively. For a smoother experience, 1080p Low achieves 121.4 FPS, while 1440p Low is also viable at 90.5 FPS.

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

A: It can run 4K, but with compromises. At 4K High, it averages 41.2 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 62.2 FPS. 4K Ultra is the most demanding, yielding only 30.4 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25626. This is 0.3% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706) and 0.5% lower than the Intel Core 5 210H (25490), indicating near-identical performance.

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

A: The limiting factor shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the system is more balanced, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as evidenced by the sharp FPS drops when increasing graphical settings.

Q: How does the RX 7600's benchmark score compare to the RX 7600 XT?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 20258, which is 0.6% higher than the RX 7600 XT's score of 20146. The two cards perform very similarly in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested systems?

A: This CPU and GPU combination is ranked 1092 out of 1636 tested combos for Control. This places it in the lower half of the database, indicating many faster configurations exist.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Its clock speeds are substantial, with a base clock of 1720 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. The memory operates at an effective speed of 18 Gbps, contributing to a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. These specifications are directly relevant to the frame rates observed. The 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs provide the raw compute power needed for Control's visual effects. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS is a strong indicator of its ability to handle the game’s complex shaders and particle effects.

The GPU’s role is most clearly defined by the resolution scaling data. At 1080p, the GPU can render the game at playable frame rates across all settings, from 66.1 FPS at Ultra to 121.4 FPS at Low. However, the 4K results tell a different story. The drop from 62.2 FPS at Low to 41.9 FPS at Medium, and then to 41.2 FPS at High, shows a steep performance cliff. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely a contributing factor here, as higher resolution and texture settings demand more memory. The GPU’s 128-bit memory bus, while efficient, may struggle to keep up with the data requirements of 4K textures. The benchmark results support the GPU’s mid-range positioning, with a PassMark G3D score of 16634 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2310. These scores, combined with the measured FPS, show a GPU that is excellent for 1080p and capable at 1440p, but it is not designed for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming in demanding titles like Control.