Control

The measured data pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with the AMD Radeon RX 580 in Control. Across the recorded resolution and preset combinations, average frame rates run from 18 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra to 64.1 FPS at 1920x1080 Low. The combination ranks 1503rd out of 1636 tested combos in this title, placing it on the lower end of the dataset. The scaling behavior indicates that the Radeon RX 580, not the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, is the component that governs playability in this game.

Resolution Scaling

Resolution scaling is the clearest signal in this dataset. At Low settings, the average frame rate is 64.1 FPS at 1920x1080, drops to 48.6 FPS at 2560x1440, and then falls to 34.4 FPS at 3840x2160. At High settings, the same progression moves from 42.5 FPS at 1920x1080 to 32.3 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 21.3 FPS at 3840x2160. The drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is large in every preset, which suggests the frame rate is closely tied to the number of pixels being rendered.

This behavior points to the GPU as the limiting component. If the Ryzen 7 5700X3D were the primary constraint, raising resolution would not reduce frame rates as sharply because the CPU would still be feeding the same amount of draw-call and simulation work. Instead, every measured row shows a substantial decline when moving to 2560x1440 and again to 3840x2160. Even at the least demanding preset, Low, the 3840x2160 result of 34.4 FPS is far below the 1920x1080 Low result of 64.1 FPS. The Radeon RX 580 simply does not have enough rendering throughput to hold high frame rates at elevated resolutions in Control.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest measured average frame rate for this CPU and GPU pair in Control?

A: The highest measured average is 64.1 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the Radeon RX 580 compare to the GeForce GTX 950 in overall benchmark score?

A: The RX 580 has an average benchmark score of 13559, while the GeForce GTX 950 scores 13549, a delta of 0.1 percent. The two GPUs are effectively tied in aggregate synthetic performance.

Q: How much L3 cache does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D have?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 512 KB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core.

Q: Can the Ryzen 7 5700X3D be overclocked by changing its multiplier?

A: No. The multiplier is unlocked? Actually the fact pack states "multiplierUnlocked": false, so the multiplier is locked. The base clock is 3.00 GHz and the boost clock is 4.10 GHz.

Q: What is the best measured result at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 48.6 FPS. The Medium preset produces 31.9 FPS, High produces 32.3 FPS, and Ultra produces 27 FPS.

Q: What graphics API feature levels does the Radeon RX 580 support?

A: The RX 580 supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 580 is built around the Polaris 20 chip using a 14 nm process. It has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, while the memory clock is 2000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective speed. The chip contains 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. Its pixel rate is 42.88 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 193.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 6.175 TFLOPS.

These specifications explain the observed Control results. The RX 580 sits at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 13559. Its nearest rivals include the GeForce GTX 570 at 13564 with a delta of 0 percent, the GeForce GTX 950 at 13549 with a delta of 0.1 percent, and the AMD Radeon Pro 455 at 13416 with a delta of 1.1 percent. This is an upper-midrange GPU by aggregate score, and Control's measured frames reflect that positioning. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average is 34.3 FPS; at 3840x2160 Ultra, it is 18 FPS. Even the Medium preset at 3840x2160 only reaches 25.3 FPS.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not directly shown as a bottleneck in the measured data, but the resolution scaling is consistent with a GPU that is stressed by pixel output and memory bandwidth demands. The memory interface is 256-bit wide with 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is moderate by current standards. The game's measured results show that higher presets and higher resolutions both reduce frame rates substantially, reinforcing the interpretation that the RX 580 is the performance ceiling for this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows make the trade-offs clear. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 64.1 FPS, which is the only measured result above the 42.5 FPS High result. Medium produces 45.1 FPS, High produces 42.5 FPS, and Ultra produces 34.3 FPS. For users who prioritize smoothness, 1920x1080 Low is the best measured option. For users who want more visual fidelity, 1920x1080 Medium is a reasonable middle ground because it delivers more frame rate than the High preset in this dataset, at 45.1 FPS versus 42.5 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is again the strongest measured performer at 48.6 FPS. The High preset comes next at 32.3 FPS, followed by Medium at 31.9 FPS and Ultra at 27 FPS. The near-identical Medium and High results suggest that the GPU is not gaining a meaningful advantage from switching between those two quality levels. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches a high frame rate. Low is 34.4 FPS, Medium is 25.3 FPS, High is 21.3 FPS, and Ultra is 18 FPS. If 3840x2160 is the target resolution, the Low preset provides the least drop in playability.

Across all measured rows, the data suggests starting at 1920x1080 Low if frame rate is the main concern, then moving up to 1920x1080 Medium if the visual upgrade is worth the drop from 64.1 FPS to 45.1 FPS. The Ultra preset offers the highest visual quality but the lowest measured averages at every resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 34.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 25.3 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 21.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 18 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 48.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 31.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 32.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 27 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 64.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 45.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 42.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 34.3 |

At 3840x2160, the span from Low to Ultra is 34.4 FPS down to 18 FPS. Medium and High sit in between at 25.3 FPS and 21.3 FPS, respectively. At 2560x1440, Low produces 48.6 FPS, while Medium and High are nearly identical at 31.9 FPS and 32.3 FPS. Ultra trails at 27 FPS. At 1920x1080, the differences between presets are more compressed than at 3840x2160, but still meaningful. Low reaches 64.1 FPS, Medium reaches 45.1 FPS, High reaches 42.5 FPS, and Ultra reaches 34.3 FPS. The full dataset shows that the RX 580 does not maintain a 60 FPS average at any resolution above 1920x1080, and at 1920x1080 only the Low preset exceeds that mark in the measured rows.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a Zen 3 Vermeer processor built on a 7 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its L3 cache is 96 MB shared, which is a large amount for a desktop processor. The CPU package is rated at a 105 W TDP and uses the AMD Socket AM4.

Synthetic benchmarks show a capable processor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22366, while the single-core score is 3157. The PassMark multi-thread score is 26318 and the single-thread score is 2970. The 3DMark results show 6764 with 16 threads, 6755 with maximum threads, and 804 with a single thread. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24673, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-1360P at 24627 with a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D at 24605 with a delta of 0.3 percent, the Intel Core i5-11600 at 24559 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 at 24811 with a delta of -0.6 percent.

In Control, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. If the Ryzen 7 5700X3D were the bottleneck, the frame rate at 1920x1080 Low would likely remain similar when resolution increases, since the CPU workload would not change much. Instead, the measured average falls from 64.1 FPS at 1920x1080 Low to 48.6 FPS at 2560x1440 Low and then to 34.4 FPS at 3840x2160 Low. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The 8-core, 16-thread design, combined with the 96 MB L3 cache, provides ample compute for Control's CPU demands, but the RX 580 cannot translate that CPU capacity into higher frame rates at higher resolutions. The data therefore identifies the Radeon RX 580 as the limiting component in this pairing, with the Ryzen 7 5700X3D leaving headroom that the GPU is unable to fill.