Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a playable but demanding experience in Control, with performance that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The data indicates this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain smooth frame rates at higher presets, while 4K requires significant compromises.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS shows a clear and steep decline as resolution increases, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 74.7 FPS, which drops to 54.8 FPS at 1440p and further to 36.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 51% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at High settings. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets, with the gap between 1080p and 4K widening as the preset becomes more demanding.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 118.4 FPS at 1080p falls to 87.3 FPS at 1440p and 61.4 FPS at 4K. This steep drop-off suggests that while the CPU can feed frames efficiently at lower resolutions, the RX 5700 XT's compute and memory bandwidth are quickly saturated when pixel count rises. The 4K Ultra result of 35.2 FPS versus the 1080p Ultra result of 62 FPS highlights a 43% performance loss, reinforcing that 4K gaming with this combo is only viable at lower presets. The data strongly suggests that the Radeon RX 5700 XT is the bottleneck at 1440p and above, while the Ryzen 7 5700X has ample headroom at 1080p.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a key factor in the observed performance, as Control's asset streaming and texture loads place significant demand on VRAM and bandwidth. The GPU's base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1905 MHz, with a game clock of 1755 MHz, drive its 9.754 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. These specifications translate into the measured results, where the GPU's capabilities are clearly the deciding factor in frame rate differences between settings.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p across all presets, as the frame rates remain playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the combination of higher resolution textures and increased shading demands pushes the GPU to its limits, resulting in 35.2 FPS. The GPU's 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs handle pixel and texture throughput, but the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is likely strained at 4K, contributing to the substantial drop from the 1080p Ultra score. The GPU's performance relative to its peers, sitting in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, aligns with its mid-range positioning in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT ranks 1225 out of 1636 combos for Control. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU is comparatively strong. The Ryzen 7 5700X itself scores in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26214, while the GPU sits in the 68th percentile with an average score of 24731.

The combination's rank suggests that many other systems, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates in Control. However, the data shows that this combo still delivers a competent experience, particularly at 1080p where it can exceed 60 FPS on Medium and High presets. The rank is a holistic measure, and the specific resolution and settings data provides a more actionable view of what to expect in practice.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 74.7.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Control?

A: At 4K, the average FPS ranges from 35.2 on Ultra to 61.4 on Low, indicating that only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience near 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X has an average benchmark score of 26214, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900KF and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, per the nearestRivals data.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings yield 60.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 49.3 FPS, a difference of 11.6 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as frame rates drop steeply with increasing resolution, while the CPU's strong benchmark scores (83rd percentile) suggest it has headroom.

Q: What is the best preset for a 60 FPS target at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Medium settings achieve 85.5 FPS and High achieves 74.7 FPS, both exceeding 60 FPS, while Ultra drops to 62 FPS, which is just above the target.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate. At 1920x1080, High settings provide a strong balance with 74.7 FPS, while Medium offers even higher headroom at 85.5 FPS. Ultra at 1080p is still playable at 62 FPS, but the margin above 60 FPS is thin, so High is recommended for a smoother experience. For 1440p, Medium settings at 60.9 FPS are the safest choice for maintaining 60 FPS, as High drops to 54.8 FPS and Ultra falls to 49.3 FPS. Low settings at 1440p achieve 87.3 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial.

At 4K, the data shows that only Low settings (61.4 FPS) provide a playable frame rate near 60 FPS. Medium at 44.4 FPS and High at 36.5 FPS are below the threshold for smooth gameplay, and Ultra at 35.2 FPS is not recommended. For users prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, High at 1440p is the highest preset that remains above 50 FPS. The recommendation is to use High at 1080p for the best balance of quality and performance, or Medium at 1440p if resolution is more important than preset fidelity.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This processor is a strong performer, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22620 and a single-core score of 3193, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations, and its 32 MB of L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame pacing.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 118.4 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would stress many CPUs, yet the Ryzen 7 5700X handles it without bottlenecking. The CPU's performance relative to rivals shows it is competitive, with an average score 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i9-11900KF and 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X. This suggests that upgrading the CPU alone would yield minimal gains in Control, as the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions are the primary constraint on frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates provides a detailed view of this combo's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the results are: Low 118.4 FPS, Medium 85.5 FPS, High 74.7 FPS, and Ultra 62 FPS. These numbers show a consistent decline as settings increase, with a 56.4 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. At 2560x1440, the results are: Low 87.3 FPS, Medium 60.9 FPS, High 54.8 FPS, and Ultra 49.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 38 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming more strained.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 61.4 FPS, Medium 44.4 FPS, High 36.5 FPS, and Ultra 35.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra shrinks to 26.2 FPS, showing that at 4K, even reducing settings to Low only yields a modest gain over Ultra. Across all resolutions, the data shows that the combo is most effective at 1080p, where it can deliver high frame rates on all presets, and progressively less capable as resolution increases. The 1440p Medium result of 60.9 FPS is the only 1440p preset that meets a 60 FPS target, while at 4K, only Low settings achieve this. These measured figures form the basis for the recommendations above, highlighting the strengths and limitations of this hardware pairing in Control.