Control

Control with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT delivers a measured frame-rate profile that is heavily dependent on the graphics preset, with a clear bias toward GPU-bound scaling at higher resolutions. The combination of a Zen 3-based 8-core processor and a Navi 32-based RDNA 3.0 graphics card produces playable results across all tested configurations, though the gap between the Low and Ultra presets narrows as resolution climbs. The data set includes 12 measured rows spanning three resolutions and four settings, providing a complete picture of how this pairing behaves in Remedy's action-adventure title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows indicate that the High preset offers the most balanced experience for this hardware combination. At 1920x1080, High produces 110 FPS average, which is 14 FPS below Medium's 124 FPS but 14 FPS above Ultra's 96 FPS. The margin between High and Ultra at 1440p is 11 FPS (83 vs 72), while at 4K the same comparison shows only a 7 FPS difference (56 vs 49). These deltas suggest that High captures most of the visual fidelity of Ultra while preserving a meaningful frame-rate cushion, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU can still contribute to the bottleneck profile.

For users prioritizing maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 1920x1080 reaches 174 FPS average, which is 50 FPS higher than High at the same resolution. However, Low at 4K still holds 89 FPS average, indicating that even the most demanding resolution remains fluid on this GPU when visual settings are reduced. The Medium preset provides the only rows with min/max data: at 1080p it ranges from 105 to 142 FPS, at 1440p from 80 to 108 FPS, and at 4K from 54 to 73 FPS. These brackets reveal that Medium's frame-time consistency degrades proportionally with resolution, which is expected given the GPU's increasing load.

The Ultra preset is the most demanding and yields the lowest averages: 96 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result sits just below the 50 FPS threshold often considered the minimum for smooth gameplay, making it a borderline choice for users with high-refresh displays. Benchmark data suggests that High at 1440p (83 FPS) is the sweet spot for quality per frame, while High at 4K (56 FPS) remains viable for users who prioritize resolution over settings. The recommendation is to start at High and adjust downward only if the target display's refresh rate demands higher output.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a 5000-series desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, with a Cezanne codename and a 7 nm TSMC process node. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory support, paired with 16 MB of L3 cache, define a mainstream CPU that sits above entry-level parts but below high-end desktop chips. The processor's 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and max-thread score of 6627 indicate strong multi-threaded throughput, while the single-thread score of 899 and 2-thread score of 1758 show more modest per-core performance.

In Control, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p where the GPU is less saturated. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 174 FPS average, a figure that likely approaches the CPU's practical frame delivery ceiling for this title. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and Geekbench multi-core score of 9950 confirm that the 5700G can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, but the single-thread Cinebench R23 score of 1494 suggests that per-core limits may emerge in scenes with heavy physics or AI workloads. The Passmark physics score of 999 and find-prime score of 59 are modest, though these synthetic metrics do not directly translate to gaming performance.

The processor's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27097 (delta -0.2%) and the Intel Core i5-14400T at 27166 (delta -0.4%), placing the 5700G within 0.4% of these parts. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 at 26936 (delta 0.4%) and Intel Core i7-1370P at 26900 (delta 0.6%) round out the comparison group, showing that the 5700G sits in a competitive mid-range band. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces its position as a capable but not top-tier gaming processor. Given the measured FPS data, the CPU does not appear to be the primary limiter at 1440p or 4K, where GPU load dominates, but at 1080p the CPU's single-thread performance may cap frame rates in less demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Control?

A: The 1440p High preset provides an 83 FPS average, which balances visual quality and smoothness. At 4K High the average drops to 56 FPS, while 1080p High reaches 110 FPS. The sweet spot is 1440p where the GPU is sufficiently loaded without exceeding the CPU's delivery capacity.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra averages 96 FPS versus High's 110 FPS, a 14 FPS difference. At 1440p, Ultra averages 72 FPS versus High's 83 FPS, an 11 FPS gap. At 4K, Ultra averages 49 FPS versus High's 56 FPS, a 7 FPS difference. The gap narrows as resolution increases, indicating diminishing returns for Ultra settings at higher pixel counts.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RX 7800 XT in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is only a potential limiter at 1080p Low, where the 174 FPS average may approach the processor's frame delivery ceiling. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, as evidenced by the FPS scaling patterns across settings. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking and 8-core/16-thread configuration are sufficient for this title's demands.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 4K with this combo?

A: At 4K, the Low preset averages 89 FPS, Medium averages 63 FPS, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The Medium preset's min/max range of 54 to 73 FPS shows that 4K gameplay is consistently above 50 FPS for most settings, with only Ultra dipping below that threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: This specific CPU/GPU pairing ranks 1254th out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 66th percentile of all tested configurations. This indicates a solid mid-to-upper tier result for a mainstream processor paired with a high-end graphics card.

Q: Does the Low preset provide a significant advantage over Medium?

A: Yes, the Low preset offers substantial gains. At 1080p, Low averages 174 FPS versus Medium's 124 FPS, a 50 FPS advantage. At 1440p, Low averages 132 FPS versus Medium's 94 FPS, a 38 FPS gain. At 4K, Low averages 89 FPS versus Medium's 63 FPS, a 26 FPS improvement. The relative advantage shrinks with resolution but remains notable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT achieves a combo rank of 1254 out of 3720 tested configurations in Control, placing it in the top third of all tested pairings. This rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, weighted by the game's performance demands. The GPU's 51st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 11627, suggests that the graphics card is not an outlier performer, yet the CPU's 79th percentile ranking helps boost the overall combo position. The nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 at 11680 (delta -0.5%) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M at 11528 (delta 0.9%), indicating that the RX 7800 XT sits in a crowded performance band.

The rank of 1254 out of 3720 means that approximately 66% of tested combos score lower in Control. This is a respectable result for a pairing that combines a mainstream 65 W processor with a 263 W graphics card. The CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration aligns well with the game's multi-threaded engine, while the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for high-resolution textures. The combo's position is likely bolstered by the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5, which help maintain consistent frame delivery even when the GPU is under heavy load.

When compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the 5700G's performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K (delta -0.2%) and Intel Core i5-14400T (delta -0.4%), suggesting that the combo's ranking would be similar with any of these processors paired with the same GPU. The GPU's nearest rivals, such as the GTX 1660 (delta -0.5%), are significantly less powerful in absolute terms, yet their benchmark scores are close due to the averaging methodology. The rank of 1254 indicates that this combo outperforms the majority of tested configurations, making it a viable choice for Control at high settings and resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 110 at 1080p to 83 at 1440p (a 24.5% reduction) and then to 56 at 4K (a 32.5% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, as the frame rate roughly halves when pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. At the Low preset, the averages fall from 174 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p (a 24.1% drop) and then to 89 at 4K (a 32.6% drop), showing a nearly identical relative pattern.

The Medium preset shows a similar trajectory: 124 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p (a 24.2% reduction), and 63 FPS at 4K (a 33.0% reduction). The Ultra preset follows suit with 96 FPS at 1080p, 72 FPS at 1440p (a 25.0% reduction), and 49 FPS at 4K (a 31.9% reduction). Across all settings, the 1440p to 4K transition consistently results in a larger percentage drop than the 1080p to 1440p transition, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the pixel fill rate becomes the limiting factor. The consistency of these percentages—hovering around 24-25% for the first step and 32-33% for the second—confirms that the CPU is not introducing variable bottlenecks at different resolutions.

The data indicates that the RX 7800 XT's 233.3 GPixel/s pixel rate and 583.2 GTexel/s texture rate are the determining factors in resolution scaling. The GPU's 37.32 TFLOPS FP32 compute throughput is more than sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K pixel workload pushes the card to its limits, particularly at the Ultra preset where the average dips below 50 FPS. The min/max data from the Medium preset shows that frame-time consistency also degrades with resolution: the 1080p range is 105-142 FPS (a 37 FPS spread), the 1440p range is 80-108 FPS (a 28 FPS spread), and the 4K range is 54-73 FPS (a 19 FPS spread). This narrowing of the spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming the sole limiter, reducing the impact of scene complexity on frame rate variance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT combination in Control is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 174 FPS average
• Medium: 124 FPS average (min 105, max 142)
• High: 110 FPS average
• Ultra: 96 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 132 FPS average
• Medium: 94 FPS average (min 80, max 108)
• High: 83 FPS average
• Ultra: 72 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 89 FPS average
• Medium: 63 FPS average (min 54, max 73)
• High: 56 FPS average
• Ultra: 49 FPS average

The 1080p Low result of 174 FPS is the highest measured value across all configurations, while the 4K Ultra result of 49 FPS is the lowest. The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data recorded at all three resolutions, providing the sole frame-time consistency metrics in the dataset. At 1080p Medium, the 105 FPS minimum and 142 FPS maximum indicate a 37 FPS variance, which narrows to 28 FPS at 1440p (80-108) and further to 19 FPS at 4K (54-73). This trend suggests that higher resolutions produce more stable frame pacing, as the GPU's consistent workload smooths out scene-to-scene fluctuations.

The percentage deltas between settings at each resolution are informative. At 1080p, Ultra is 12.7% slower than High, High is 11.3% slower than Medium, and Medium is 28.8% slower than Low. At 1440p, the equivalent deltas are 13.3%, 11.7%, and 28.8%, respectively. At 4K, the deltas are 12.5%, 11.1%, and 29.2%. The consistency of these percentage gaps across resolutions indicates that the settings scaling is uniform, with Low providing a roughly 29% advantage over Medium, Medium providing an 11-12% advantage over High, and High providing a 12-13% advantage over Ultra. This uniform scaling pattern is a hallmark of a well-behaved game engine that responds predictably to graphical settings changes, regardless of the resolution being rendered.