Control

Control is an action-adventure title that stresses both the CPU and GPU, and the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT shows a system that scales predictably across resolutions. The data set includes average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K across four quality presets, revealing a configuration that remains fluid even at maximum settings. This analysis interprets those measured rows, focusing on where the bottleneck shifts, what the hardware components contribute, and which preset offers the most balanced experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K clearly demonstrates where the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 125.1 at 1920x1080 to 95.2 at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 24%. Moving to 3840x2160, the average falls further to 62.5 FPS, which is a 34% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, as the rendering load increases with pixel count while the CPU workload remains relatively static.

The Low preset shows the most dramatic scaling, with 190.4 FPS at 1080p, 144.9 FPS at 1440p, and 99.2 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K here is approximately 48%, indicating that even with reduced visual complexity, the RX 9070 XT is still the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Conversely, the Ultra preset shows the tightest scaling, moving from 105.4 FPS at 1080p to 81.6 FPS at 1440p and 54.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 54.8 FPS is the lowest recorded in the entire set, suggesting that the combination of maximum settings and 4K resolution pushes the GPU to its limits.

What the data reveals is that the 5700G is not a bottleneck at any resolution tested. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at High settings is 29.9 FPS, while the gap from 1440p to 4K is 32.7 FPS, showing a consistent degradation that tracks with pixel output rather than CPU thread saturation. At 4K Medium, the system still achieves 68.7 FPS, which is only 10% lower than the 1440p Medium result of 101.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased resolution without a catastrophic collapse. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution also confirms this: at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 85 FPS, while at 4K it is 44.4 FPS, reinforcing that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25626. In the context of Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations, and the measured FPS suggests it does so without limiting the frame rate.

The processor's multi-threaded capabilities are evident from its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20755 and Geekbench multicore score of 8970. These numbers indicate strong parallel processing, which is relevant for a game like Control that features destructible environments and complex particle effects. However, the single-thread performance is also critical for game logic, and the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2930, along with a 3DMark single-thread score of 899, shows the 5700G can handle the primary game thread efficiently.

When comparing to its nearest rivals, the 5700G sits within a tight band. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has an average score of 25706, which is 0.3% higher, while the Intel Xeon D-2752TER is 0.4% lower at 25532. The Intel Core 5 210H and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U are 0.5% and 0.6% higher, respectively. This near-parity means that the 5700G is not an outlier in either direction, and its performance in Control is likely representative of this class of processor. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 8 cores are sufficient for the game's demands, as evidenced by the fact that lowering resolution from 1440p to 1080p at High settings only increases FPS from 95.2 to 125.1, a 31% gain that is fully realized by the GPU rather than being held back by CPU overhead.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the clear performance driver in this configuration. Built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a 4 nm process, it features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s. The GPU's boost clock of 2970 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz, combined with 4096 shading units, provide the raw compute power needed for Control's rendering, which includes ray-traced reflections and complex lighting.

The GPU's benchmark results show it in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 39647. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7260 and Passmark G3D score of 26795 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which is the primary API for Control. The nearest rivals are closely matched: the AMD Radeon Pro 575 is 0.1% lower, the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 0.2% higher, and the AMD Radeon Pro 575X and RX Vega 64 are 0.5% and 0.6% lower, respectively. This suggests the 9070 XT is competitive with a specific tier of GPUs, but its performance in Control is what matters here.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's capabilities across the board. At 1080p High, the 9070 XT delivers 125.1 FPS, which is more than adequate for smooth gameplay. At 4K High, it manages 62.5 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for high-refresh-rate displays. The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is never a limiting factor at any resolution or preset, as the game's texture demands are well within this allocation. The pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s provide the fill rate necessary to maintain these frame rates, even at 4K with Ultra settings, where the GPU still produces 54.8 FPS. The memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s ensures that data transfer between the GPU and its VRAM does not throttle performance, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from 1440p to 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate is found at 1440p with High settings, which yields an average of 95.2 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the 4K High result of 62.5 FPS, while still offering a substantial upgrade over Low settings. At 1440p High, the frame rate is high enough for a responsive experience, and the visual fidelity is preserved without the performance cost of Ultra.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, 1080p Medium provides 138.1 FPS, which is 13 FPS higher than 1080p High but with reduced graphical effects. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs 13 FPS (from 138.1 to 125.1), which is a modest penalty for improved visuals. At 4K, the data suggests that Medium is the practical ceiling for a fluid experience, with 68.7 FPS, while High drops to 62.5 FPS and Ultra falls to 54.8 FPS, which may be too low for fast-paced action sequences.

The Ultra preset at 1440p delivers 81.6 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS and offers the most visually impressive experience without entering the sub-60 territory seen at 4K Ultra. Given that the game was released in 2019, the hardware is more than capable of handling it, and the measured data indicates that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this combination. At 1080p, even Ultra achieves 105.4 FPS, so users with 1080p displays can max out settings without concern. The recommendation is to avoid 4K Ultra unless a lower frame rate is acceptable, as the 54.8 FPS result is the only measurement that falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p with High settings provides 95.2 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, all presets exceed 105 FPS, while 4K High drops to 62.5 FPS and Ultra falls to 54.8 FPS.

Q: How does the 5700G compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25626, placing it 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706) and 0.4% above the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532). It is 0.5% below the Intel Core 5 210H and 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U.

Q: Is the RX 9070 XT a bottleneck at 1080p in this game?

A: No, the measured FPS at 1080p ranges from 105.4 FPS on Ultra to 190.4 FPS on Low, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor only at higher resolutions. The CPU maintains sufficient frame delivery even at the lowest settings.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium produces 68.7 FPS while High produces 62.5 FPS, a difference of 6.2 FPS. This is a relatively small penalty for the visual upgrade, but Ultra drops further to 54.8 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 9070 XT have, and does it matter for Control?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. The measured performance at 4K Ultra shows 54.8 FPS, indicating that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor, as the game's memory usage stays within the 16 GB allocation.

Q: What does the combo rank in this game?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT ranks 413 out of 1636 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the upper quartile of all possible pairings.