Control

# Control — AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX

This combination pairs an older Zen 3 desktop processor with AMD's flagship RDNA 3 graphics card, and the benchmark results in Control reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but shows clear signs of CPU limitation at 1080p. The measured FPS data across three resolutions and four quality presets provides a detailed picture of where the bottleneck shifts, and the ranking within the database places this pairing in a specific tier of tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and tells a clear story about which component governs performance in Control. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 142 FPS at 1920x1080 to 107 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 72 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 24.6% decline from 1080p to 1440p, and a 49.3% decline from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear — the jump from 1440p to 4K costs 35 FPS, while the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 35 FPS as well, but the percentage drop accelerates at higher resolutions.

Looking at Low settings, the trend is even more pronounced. At 1080p Low, the system produces 220 FPS. At 1440p Low, that drops to 170 FPS — a 22.7% reduction. At 4K Low, the average is 115 FPS, which is 47.7% below the 1080p figure. The fact that Low settings at 4K still achieve 115 FPS suggests the GPU has ample headroom even when pixel count increases dramatically, but the gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low (50 FPS) versus the gap at High (35 FPS) indicates that at lower graphics loads, the CPU begins to matter more.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 160 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 82 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 39 FPS (24.4%), while the drop from 1440p to 4K is also 39 FPS (32.2%). At Ultra, the numbers are 123 FPS, 93 FPS, and 63 FPS respectively — a 30 FPS drop between each resolution step, with the percentage loss growing from 24.4% to 32.3%.

The implication is clear: the RX 7900 XTX is the limiting factor at 4K, where even at Low settings the frame rate is nearly half of what the 1080p Low result shows. At 1080p, the CPU's influence becomes visible — the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 97 FPS, whereas at 4K that same gap is only 52 FPS. If the GPU were the sole constraint, the spread between presets would remain roughly constant across resolutions. The narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates the CPU can feed frames fast enough at 1080p but the GPU cannot keep up at 4K.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is built on the Navi 31 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6144 shading units, 384 texture mapping units, and 192 ROPs, alongside 96 ray tracing cores. The GPU's boost clock reaches 2498 MHz, with a game clock of 2365 MHz and a base clock of 1929 MHz. Memory consists of 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Control, the GPU's raw compute power is evident in the 4K results. At 4K Ultra, the system still manages 63 FPS, which is playable for most users. At 4K High, it hits 72 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 82 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. The Low preset at 4K achieves 115 FPS, showing the card can push well beyond 100 FPS even at the highest pixel count when the graphics load is reduced.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 64th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 19410. Its nearest rivals in average score include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB at 19334 (0.4% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 at 19602 (1% lower), the AMD FirePro D300 at 19637 (1.2% lower), and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp at 19177 (1.2% higher). This clustering of scores is curious — the RX 7900 XTX is a modern flagship, yet its average benchmark score sits within 1.2% of much older cards, suggesting the composite benchmark metric does not fully capture its gaming performance in titles like Control.

The 24 GB VRAM is far beyond what Control requires, even at 4K Ultra. The game's textures and effects do not appear to stress memory capacity, so the card's advantage lies in its compute throughput and bandwidth rather than its buffer size. The 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is likely a key factor in maintaining high frame rates at 4K, where texture streaming and post-processing effects demand rapid data movement.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor on the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR4 dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 3.

In Control, the CPU's performance is most visible at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. At 1080p Low, the average is 220 FPS, and at 1080p Medium it is 160 FPS. The fact that the Low preset at 1080p produces 220 FPS while the Ultra preset at 1080p produces 123 FPS indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to reach high frame rates, but the GPU's workload at higher presets reduces the output.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a mixed picture. In 3DMark, it scores 899 in single-thread, 3389 in 4-thread, 5648 in 8-thread, and 6629 in 16-thread tests. Cinebench R23 results are 12830.5 multi-core and 1494 single-core. Geekbench scores are 9950 multi-core and 1894 single-core. PassMark results include 24419 in multi-thread and 3283 in single-thread. The CPU's percentile rank is 79th among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27051.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the 5700G is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097 (0.2% higher). It is also within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936) and within 0.6% of the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900). The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, which is 0.4% higher than the 5700G. This places the 5700G in a competitive mid-range position despite its older release date in April 2021.

The CPU's 16 MB L3 cache and 8 cores are sufficient for Control's engine, which does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded. The single-thread score of 899 in 3DMark and 1494 in Cinebench R23 suggest that per-core performance is adequate for the game's physics and AI systems, but the 220 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low hints that the CPU may become the limiting factor if the GPU were even faster.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 579th out of 3720 combos, placing it in the top 15.6% of all tested systems. The rank of 579 is notable given the GPU's relatively low percentile rank of 64 and the CPU's rank of 79 — the combination outperforms what either component's individual percentile might suggest.

The 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 is within 0.6% of its nearest rivals, while the RX 7900 XTX's average score of 19410 is within 1.2% of its nearest rivals. Yet the combined system ranks better than 84.4% of all tested combos, indicating that the pairing of this particular CPU and GPU works synergistically in Control.

The rank suggests that many combos with higher individual component scores do not translate to better in-game performance. The 5700G's 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with the RX 7900 XTX's 24 GB VRAM and high bandwidth, appear to be a balanced match for this title. The fact that the GPU is end-of-life (production status) and the CPU is still active does not diminish the duo's effectiveness in Control.

Compared to other combinations in the database, this pairing likely benefits from the CPU's strong single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread capabilities — Control is not a heavily threaded game, and the 5700G's 3.80 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clocks provide enough headroom for the game's logic while the GPU handles the rendering.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers 107 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, the High preset drops to 72 FPS, still playable but with less headroom. For a balance of visual quality and smoothness, 1440p High is the sweet spot.

*Q: Does the 24 GB VRAM of the RX 7900 XTX matter in Control?*

A: Based on the measured results, the game does not appear to be VRAM-limited. The FPS differences between presets and resolutions are driven more by compute load and bandwidth than by memory capacity, as even at 4K Ultra the system maintains 63 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the CPU's influence is visible in the wide gap between presets — 220 FPS at Low versus 123 FPS at Ultra. This 97 FPS spread suggests the CPU can deliver frames quickly, but the GPU's workload at higher presets is the primary limiter.

Q: Is this combo better than the average tested system?

A: Yes, the rank of 579 out of 3720 combos places it in the top 15.6% of all tested systems. The combination outperforms what the individual component percentile ranks (64 for GPU, 79 for CPU) might predict.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches 220 FPS average. At 1080p Ultra, it drops to 123 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p achieves 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7900 XTX compare to its nearest benchmark rivals?

A: The RX 7900 XTX's average benchmark score of 19410 is within 1.2% of the NVIDIA TITAN Xp (19177), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB (19334), the NVIDIA Quadro K5200 (19602), and the AMD FirePro D300 (19637). This places it in a tight cluster despite being a newer architecture.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured data, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 offers a strong combination of visual fidelity and performance. At 1440p Medium, the average FPS is 121 with a minimum of 103 and a maximum of 139. This provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining smoothness even in demanding scenes.

At 1080p, the High preset at 142 FPS is recommended over Ultra (123 FPS) if the goal is to maximize frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality. The difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is only 19 FPS, but High may be preferable for competitive play. If the user has a 144 Hz monitor, the 1080p High preset at 142 FPS is sufficient, while 1080p Medium at 160 FPS (with a minimum of 136) is better for pushing beyond 144 FPS.

For 4K users, the High preset at 72 FPS is the best balance, as the Ultra preset drops to 63 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers 82 FPS with a minimum of 69, which may be a better choice if the user prefers smoother motion over maximum graphics settings. The Low preset at 4K achieves 115 FPS but sacrifices too much visual quality for a game like Control that relies on atmospheric lighting and detail.

Given the data, the recommended settings are: 1440p Medium for the best overall experience, 1080p High for high refresh rate displays, and 4K High for those prioritizing resolution over frame rate. The minimum FPS values recorded (69 at 4K Medium, 103 at 1440p Medium, 136 at 1080p Medium) indicate that the Medium preset provides consistent performance across all resolutions, making it the safest choice for maintaining a stable experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are: Low 220, Medium 160 (min 136, max 184), High 142, and Ultra 123. The spread from Low to Ultra is 97 FPS, with each step down in quality yielding diminishing returns — from Low to Medium is 60 FPS, from Medium to High is 18 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 19 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 170, Medium 121 (min 103, max 139), High 107, and Ultra 93. The spread from Low to Ultra is 77 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 49 FPS, from Medium to High is 14 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 14 FPS. The tighter spread at 1440p compared to 1080p suggests the GPU is becoming a larger factor.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low 115, Medium 82 (min 69, max 94), High 72, and Ultra 63. The spread from Low to Ultra is 52 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 33 FPS, from Medium to High is 10 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 9 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant bottleneck, as the differences between presets shrink substantially.

The minimum FPS values are only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution: 136 at 1080p, 103 at 1440p, and 69 at 4K. These minimums indicate the Medium preset provides the most stable frame delivery, with the 4K Medium minimum of 69 FPS still above the 60 FPS threshold. The absence of minimum/maximum data for other presets means the Medium preset offers the most complete picture of performance variability, and its consistency across all three resolutions makes it the most reliable choice for sustained play.