Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT combination delivers a fundamentally solid 1080p experience in Control, but its performance curve reveals significant limitations at higher resolutions. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it achieves strong average frame rates across all settings, but struggles to maintain playable performance at 4K, particularly on higher presets. This combo ranks in the 24th percentile of tested configurations, underscoring that while it is a competent mid-range pairing, it does not lead the pack.

FAQ

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

A: The data clearly shows 1920x1080 as the sweet spot. At this resolution, the average FPS ranges from 67.8 on Ultra to 115.8 on Low, ensuring smooth gameplay across all settings.

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K?*

A: Only at Low settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 60.1 FPS, but High (38.9 FPS), Medium (40.5 FPS), and Ultra (32.7 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How big is the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, the difference between Low (115.8 FPS) and Ultra (67.8 FPS) is a significant 48 FPS. This gap widens at 1440p (39.2 FPS difference) and narrows slightly at 4K (27.4 FPS difference).

Q: How does the RX 6600 XT compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3070?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RX 6600 XT has an average score of 27985, which is 0.9% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070's score of 28238. This indicates they are very closely matched in raw compute performance.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

*Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Control at high settings?*

A: The RX 6600 XT comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The measured FPS data shows it handles High settings well at 1080p (74.2 FPS) and 1440p (55 FPS), but the significant drop at 4K High (38.9 FPS) suggests the memory bandwidth and capacity may be limiting factors at that extreme resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the primary driver of performance in Control, and its specifications directly explain the observed frame rates. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the data suggests it becomes a bottleneck at 4K, especially on higher presets.

The clock speeds are substantial, with a base clock of 1968 MHz, a game clock of 2359 MHz, and a boost clock of 2589 MHz. These high clocks contribute to the card's strong compute performance, rated at 10.60 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. The card also includes 32 ray tracing cores and 2048 shading units, which are relevant for Control's graphical features.

The benchmark results show that the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution. At 1080p Low, it achieves 115.8 FPS, but this drops to 87.3 FPS at 1440p and 60.1 FPS at 4K. This scaling indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder as pixel count increases. The transition from Medium to High settings at 4K shows only a minor FPS change (40.5 to 38.9), whereas the jump from Low to Medium causes a significant drop (60.1 to 40.5). This suggests that Medium settings introduce a substantial increase in shading and texture work that the GPU's memory bandwidth struggles to sustain at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X + RX 6600 XT combination is ranked 1245 out of 1636 tested combos in Control. This places it in the lower-middle tier of all possible pairings, indicating that while it is a functional gaming system, many other combinations deliver higher frame rates.

This ranking is consistent with the GPU's standalone performance. The RX 6600 XT has a percentile rank of 71 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27985. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, scores 27956, a delta of just 0.1%. Interestingly, the card also sits close to the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (27883) and is slightly behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (28238) by 0.9%.

The CPU's percentile rank is higher at 83, with an average score of 26214. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26196, +0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X (26272, -0.2%). The CPU's strong relative performance suggests it is not the primary limiting factor in this combo's rank; rather, the GPU's middle-of-the-pack standing drags the overall ranking down.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across all settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent results. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 67.8 FPS, which is playable for most users. High settings improve this to 74.2 FPS, Medium to 83.9 FPS, and Low to a very high 115.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 41.5% reduction in frame rate, showing a significant cost for visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, performance remains respectable but drops below the 60 FPS line on higher presets. The Low preset is the only one that stays comfortably above 60 FPS, hitting 87.3 FPS. Medium falls to 62.6 FPS, High to 55 FPS, and Ultra to 48.1 FPS. This indicates that 1440p gaming is possible, but users will need to compromise on settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 60.1 FPS. Medium drops to 40.5 FPS, High to 38.9 FPS, and Ultra to 32.7 FPS. The narrow gap between Medium, High, and Ultra (40.5 vs 38.9 vs 32.7 FPS) suggests that at 4K, the pixel throughput demands are so high that the differences between high-end presets become less impactful.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution.

For 1920x1080, the High preset is the best balance. It delivers 74.2 FPS, which is smooth, while providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium (83.9 FPS). The Ultra preset is also viable at 67.8 FPS, but the 6.4 FPS gain from High to Ultra is not worth the performance cost for most users. Low is only recommended for competitive play or very high refresh rate displays.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice. It hits 62.6 FPS, keeping gameplay fluid, whereas High (55 FPS) and Ultra (48.1 FPS) both fail to reach the 60 FPS target. The Low preset (87.3 FPS) is an option for those prioritizing frame rate, but the visual fidelity loss is noticeable.

For 3840x2160, only the Low preset is recommended. The 60.1 FPS average is barely playable, and all other presets fall into the 32-40 FPS range, which is too choppy for a fast-paced action-adventure game. Users with 4K displays should either stick to Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X plays a supporting but important role in this combo. As an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, it provides ample processing power for Control's game logic and physics. The CPU has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which are competitive for its generation.

The CPU's benchmark data indicates it is a strong performer. It scores 22620 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3193 in single-core, which are solid numbers. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for gaming workloads. The CPU's percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs suggests it is more than capable of keeping up with the RX 6600 XT.

Critically, the FPS data shows that the CPU is likely not the bottleneck in this system. The frame rates scale consistently with GPU resolution and settings, which is a classic sign of GPU-limited performance. At 1080p Low, the CPU is able to push the GPU to its maximum, achieving 115.8 FPS. Even at the highest settings, the CPU provides enough headroom for the GPU to work at its limit. The 5700X's performance is closely matched with rivals like the Intel Core i9-11900KF, which has a delta of just 0.1% in average score.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 25-28% across all settings. For example, High settings fall from 74.2 FPS at 1080p to 55 FPS at 1440p, a 25.9% decrease. Medium drops from 83.9 to 62.6 FPS (25.4%), and Ultra from 67.8 to 48.1 FPS (29.1%).

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more severe. High settings drop from 55 FPS to 38.9 FPS, a 29.3% reduction. Medium drops from 62.6 to 40.5 FPS (35.3%), and Ultra from 48.1 to 32.7 FPS (32.0%). This disproportionate drop at 4K strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the RX 6600 XT's 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are insufficient to feed the rendering pipeline fast enough at that resolution.

The data also shows that the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the gap is 48 FPS, but at 4K it shrinks to 27.4 FPS. This is because at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck regardless of settings, making the visual preset less impactful on overall frame rate. This behavior confirms that the RX 6600 XT is a 1080p-centric card that can handle 1440p with moderate settings, but 4K is beyond its capabilities.