Control

Control’s benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 reveals a configuration that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, yet shows a balanced profile at 1080p. The measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions and four quality presets provide a clear hierarchy of performance, indicating where the system excels and where it begins to struggle.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a dramatic and predictable drop in frame rates, underscoring the GPU-bound nature of Control at higher resolutions. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 93 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 22 FPS, and then further down to 48 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern shows that the Radeon RX 7700 is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases, with the 4K result representing only 51.6% of the performance seen at 1080p.

The Low preset demonstrates even steeper scaling, with average FPS dropping from 148 at 1080p to 112 at 1440p and then to 76 at 4K. The 4K Low result is 48.6% lower than the 1080p Low figure, indicating that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU cannot maintain high frame rates at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p for Low settings is 36 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is also 36 FPS, showing a linear degradation in performance as resolution scales.

Medium settings follow a similar trajectory, with frame rates of 105 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K here is 48.6%, matching the Low preset’s relative decline. Ultra settings produce the lowest overall results, starting at 81 FPS at 1080p and falling to 61 FPS at 1440p, then 41 FPS at 4K, with the 4K figure representing just 50.6% of the 1080p performance.

These scaling patterns indicate that the CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is not the bottleneck when moving to higher resolutions. The consistent 50% performance loss from 1080p to 4K across all presets points squarely at the GPU’s rendering capabilities. The RX 7700’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the memory demands, but the raw compute power of 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 is what limits 4K performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700’s specifications directly influence the measured results in Control. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2459 MHz, with a game clock of 2041 MHz. These clock speeds, combined with 2560 shading units and 96 ROPs, determine the rasterization throughput that Control relies on. The 40 RT cores are present, but this game’s implementation of ray tracing is not a factor in the tested presets, which focus on standard rendering.

The memory subsystem of the RX 7700 is a key asset for this game. With 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, the GPU provides 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. Control’s environments feature complex textures and particle effects, but the data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate of 41 FPS is not limited by memory capacity, as the 16 GB allocation is more than sufficient. Instead, the 393.4 GTexel/s texture rate and 236.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are the more relevant metrics, as these directly translate to how quickly the GPU can fill the screen.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in a specific performance tier. Its Passmark G3D score of 20974 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 are modest figures, and the GPU’s percentile rank of 58 against all GPUs confirms it sits in the mid-range segment. The nearest rivals in the data include the AMD Radeon R9 370X with a deltaPct of -0.1, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at -1.0, the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at +1.1, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at -1.7. These small deltas indicate that the RX 7700 is closely matched with these other cards, which explains why it cannot push 4K frame rates higher.

At 1080p, the GPU’s strengths become more apparent. The 148 FPS average at Low settings and 93 FPS at High settings show that the RX 7700 can handle lower pixel counts with ease, leaving headroom for the CPU to contribute. The 4K results, however, reveal the GPU’s limitations, as the frame rates drop below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay at all presets except Low, which averages 76 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G serves as the processing foundation for this combo, and its specifications suggest it should not be the limiting factor in Control. The CPU features 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. The 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU in most scenarios.

Benchmark results for the CPU show a balanced performance profile. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and single-core score of 1494 indicate solid processing power, while the Geekbench multi-core score of 9950 and single-core score of 1894 reinforce this. The Passmark multithread score of 24419 and single-thread score of 3283 show that the CPU can handle both heavily threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks effectively.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 79 against all CPUs places it well above the GPU’s rank of 58, suggesting that the processor is the stronger component in this pairing. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K with a deltaPct of -0.2, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 at +0.4, the Intel Core i5-14400T at -0.4, and the Intel Core i7-1370P at +0.6. These tiny margins show that the 5700G performs nearly identically to these other CPUs, all of which are capable of driving modern games without bottlenecking.

In Control, the CPU’s role is more evident at 1080p where the GPU has less work to do. The difference between the 1080p High average of 93 FPS and the 1440p High average of 71 FPS is 22 FPS, while the difference between 1440p and 4K High is 23 FPS. This consistent drop suggests the CPU is keeping pace at all resolutions, and the GPU is the sole determinant of performance. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 6629 and 8-thread score of 5648 indicate that the CPU’s multi-threading capabilities are well-utilized, but Control does not appear to be a CPU-intensive title for this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RX 7700 achieves a combo rank of 1294 out of 2888 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the 55th percentile of all tested systems. This mid-pack ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range positioning, as the CPU is capable of much higher performance than the graphics card can deliver at higher resolutions.

The ranking suggests that this combo is not optimized for maximum frame rates but rather offers a consistent experience across the board. The data shows that the combo excels at 1080p, where the average frame rates across all presets range from 81 FPS at Ultra to 148 FPS at Low, all well above playable thresholds. At 1440p, the combo remains viable, with High and Medium presets producing 71 FPS and 80 FPS respectively, while Ultra dips to 61 FPS.

The 4K results are where the combo’s ranking is most impacted. The Ultra preset at 41 FPS and High at 48 FPS are below the 60 FPS target, and even Medium at 54 FPS is not ideal for smooth gameplay. Only the Low preset at 76 FPS provides a comfortable margin. This performance profile places the combo in the lower half of all tested systems when considering 4K capability, but the 1080p and 1440p results are more competitive.

The deltaPct values for the GPU’s nearest rivals show that the RX 7700 is within 1.7% of cards like the RTX 3060 Ti and RX 9060, meaning the combo’s ranking is consistent with what those GPUs would achieve. The CPU’s rivals, such as the i9-9900K and i5-14400T, are all within 0.6% of the 5700G’s average score, so the processor choice does not significantly alter the combo’s ranking.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo provide a complete picture of its performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 148 FPS, which is the highest result recorded for this configuration. The Medium preset averages 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS, showing a stable frame time distribution. High averages 93 FPS, while Ultra averages 81 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded for these presets.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 112 FPS, representing a 24.3% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS, demonstrating a 23.8% reduction from 1080p Medium. High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS, with the Ultra figure being just above the 60 FPS threshold for playability.

The 3840x2160 results show the most significant performance degradation. Low averages 76 FPS, which is the only preset at 4K that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS, indicating that the frame rate can occasionally dip below the minimum for smooth gameplay. High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering during intense action sequences.

The min and max values for the Medium preset at each resolution provide insight into frame pacing. At 1080p, the 89 to 121 FPS range shows a 32 FPS spread, while at 1440p, the 68 to 92 FPS range shows a 24 FPS spread. At 4K, the 46 to 62 FPS range shows a 16 FPS spread, indicating that the frame rate variance decreases as resolution increases, but the overall averages are lower.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 93 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, as it maintains a high frame rate while providing better graphical fidelity than Medium. The Ultra preset at 81 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visual detail, as the 12 FPS drop from High is acceptable for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset at 71 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a smooth experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 80 FPS offers a higher frame rate with slightly reduced settings, which may be preferable for competitive play or for users sensitive to frame drops. The Ultra preset at 61 FPS is borderline, as it barely meets the 60 FPS threshold and may experience occasional dips during demanding scenes.

For 4K, the Low preset at 76 FPS is the only option that provides a consistently smooth experience, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is playable but may not be ideal for all users, as the minimum frame rate of 46 FPS could result in noticeable stuttering. The High and Ultra presets at 48 FPS and 41 FPS respectively are not recommended for 4K, as they fall below the playable threshold.

The data indicates that the best overall experience for this combo is at 1440p with the Medium or High preset, as both provide frame rates above 70 FPS while retaining reasonable visual fidelity. For users with 1080p displays, the High preset at 93 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a significant improvement over Medium without the performance cost of Ultra. The 4K resolution should only be used with the Low preset, and even then, the 76 FPS average may not be stable enough for all gameplay scenarios.