Control

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB sits at rank 1483 out of 1636 tested combos in Control. That places it in the bottom tenth of all configurations measured, which is a decisive verdict: this pairing struggles to deliver a competitive experience in this title. The rank reflects the GPU's position more than the CPU's capability; the RTX 3050 4 GB sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5700G lands at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The data indicates a clear imbalance, with the graphics card acting as the primary constraint across nearly every measured configuration.

The combo's placement becomes more meaningful when compared to the CPU's nearest rivals. The Ryzen 7 5700G posts an average benchmark score of 25626, which is within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H. These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, meaning the processor is performing exactly as expected for its class. Yet the overall combo rank in Control remains low, reinforcing that the RTX 3050 4 GB is the bottleneck. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores—such as 20755 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 24419 in Passmark multithread—do not translate into high frame rates here because the game's demands fall heavily on the GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4 GB is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA107 chip manufactured on an 8 nm process at Samsung. It carries 2048 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines, along with 16 RT cores and 64 tensor cores. The memory configuration consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. The core clocks run at a base of 1545 MHz and a boost of 1740 MHz, with memory clocked at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). These specifications produce a pixel rate of 55.68 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 111.4 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 7.127 TFLOPS.

In Control, these specifications translate into measurable but modest results. At 1080p with Low settings, the GPU achieves 86.1 FPS average, which indicates the card can handle lighter loads respectably. However, the 4 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor as settings increase. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 47.4 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 24.1 FPS. The 128-bit memory bus and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the game's higher-resolution textures and effects, causing the card to fall behind. The RTX 3050 4 GB's 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects this middling performance—it is neither a low-end placeholder nor a capable high-refresh solution for a demanding title like Control.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how sharply performance degrades as resolution increases. Starting at 1080p Low, the combo delivers 86.1 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 62.5 FPS, a reduction of 27.4%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 44.3 FPS, another 29.1% drop from 1440p. This pattern holds across all settings presets. For High settings, the progression goes from 51.5 FPS at 1080p to 38.9 FPS at 1440p (a 24.5% decline) and then to 25.2 FPS at 4K (a 35.2% decline). Medium settings follow a similar trajectory: 61 FPS at 1080p, 42.5 FPS at 1440p, and 30.5 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings show 47.4 FPS at 1080p, 33.9 FPS at 1440p, and 24.1 FPS at 4K.

These scaling patterns indicate that the GPU is the limiting component across the board. The frame rate drops are proportionally larger than what a CPU-bound scenario would produce; if the processor were the constraint, resolution changes would have minimal impact. Instead, the consistent 25-35% reductions per resolution step point to the RTX 3050 4 GB's memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity being saturated as pixel count rises. The 4 GB frame buffer is particularly problematic at 4K, where even Low settings (44.3 FPS) barely approach playability, and Ultra settings (24.1 FPS) fall well below acceptable thresholds.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 86.1 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. Medium settings drop to 61 FPS, still a solid experience for most players. High settings yield 51.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 38.7 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom at lower presets but cannot maintain high frame rates when effects are maxed out.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings average 62.5 FPS, which remains playable. Medium settings drop to 42.5 FPS, and High falls to 38.9 FPS. Ultra is the weakest at 33.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 28.6 FPS, a narrower spread that suggests the GPU is running closer to its limits regardless of preset.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely below playable thresholds. Low settings average 44.3 FPS, which is borderline. Medium settings drop to 30.5 FPS, High to 25.2 FPS, and Ultra to 24.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is only 20.2 FPS, indicating that even the lowest settings cannot overcome the VRAM and bandwidth limitations. The data shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Control, regardless of settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p with Low settings, where the average FPS of 86.1 provides the smoothest gameplay. This preset avoids the frame rate drops seen at higher settings while still delivering a playable experience. For players who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate, 1080p Medium at 61 FPS is a reasonable compromise, offering a 29.1% performance reduction compared to Low but with improved visuals.

At 1440p, Low settings at 62.5 FPS are the only preset that maintains a comfortable frame rate. Medium at 42.5 FPS may be acceptable for less demanding players, but High and Ultra fall below 40 FPS, which introduces noticeable stutter in fast-paced action sequences. At 4K, no preset achieves a satisfactory result; even Low at 44.3 FPS is marginal, and the 24.1 FPS at Ultra is effectively unplayable. The data suggests that this combo should be configured at 1080p Low or Medium for the best balance of performance and fidelity, with 1440p Low as a secondary option for users with higher-resolution displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on a 7 nm TSMC process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 dual-channel with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The chip also includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, though this is irrelevant when paired with the discrete RTX 3050 4 GB.

In Control, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured frame rates show that the processor is not the limiting factor; the Ryzen 7 5700G's multi-threaded performance—evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20755 and a Geekbench multicore score of 8970—is more than sufficient for this game's demands. The single-thread score of 2930 in Cinebench R23 also indicates strong per-core performance, which is important for game logic and physics. However, the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth create a bottleneck that prevents the CPU from fully expressing its capability. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would have the most influence, the frame rate of 86.1 FPS is limited by the graphics card rather than the processor. Upgrading the GPU would yield far larger gains than upgrading the CPU in this configuration.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo in Control?

A: The combo ranks 1483 out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 10% of all configurations.

Q: What is the best FPS achieved at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 86.1, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings deliver 61 FPS, High delivers 51.5 FPS, and Ultra delivers 47.4 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: No. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 44.3 FPS, while Medium drops to 30.5 FPS, High to 25.2 FPS, and Ultra to 24.1 FPS. These results are below acceptable playability thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25626, which is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 3050 4 GB has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s, running at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective).

Q: What settings are recommended for the best experience?

A: The data supports 1080p Low for the smoothest experience at 86.1 FPS, with 1080p Medium as a visual compromise at 61 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings at 62.5 FPS are recommended.