Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers a solid, if not spectacular, 1080p experience in Control, but the data shows a steep drop-off as resolution increases. This combination ranks 1260th out of 1636 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds its own in less demanding scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average frame rate is 74.5 FPS. This is the most balanced setting for a smooth experience at this resolution.

Q: How does the RX 5700 XT compare to its closest rival in overall GPU benchmark scores?

A: The RX 5700 XT's average benchmark score is 24731. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, scores 24763, which is a 0.1% difference. The data essentially shows them as performance equals in general compute tests.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Ryzen 7 5800X and the Intel Core i5-12600KF?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, while the Intel Core i5-12600KF scores 27827. This means the Intel chip is 0.8% ahead in the aggregate CPU benchmark score.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The frame rate drops significantly from 1080p to 4K, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (e.g., 23571 in Cinebench R23) suggest it is not the constraint at this resolution.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 86.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 49.3 FPS. This is a reduction of 36.9 FPS, or a 42.8% drop from Low to Ultra.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5800X's benchmark score place it above or below the 50th percentile of all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. This indicates it outperforms the majority of processors in the database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.70 GHz. In Control, the CPU's role is to handle the game's physics, AI, and general scene management. The benchmark results show that this processor is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions. For instance, at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 116.2 FPS, which is a high frame rate that suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor in this scenario.

The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance is evident in its benchmark scores, such as 23571 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 27732 in Passmark multithread. These scores indicate that the 5800X has ample headroom for the demanding workloads in Control. The percentile rank of 84th among all CPUs reinforces its position as a high-end part. However, the data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU's influence on the final frame rate diminishes. The 4K results are much lower than the 1080p results, pointing to the GPU as the bottleneck. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3445, is also robust, which is important for games that rely on a few fast cores.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is based on the RDNA 1.0 architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz, with a game clock of 1755 MHz. These specifications, combined with its pixel rate of 121.9 GPixel/s, define its raw throughput capabilities. In Control, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining final performance, particularly at higher resolutions.

The benchmark data shows the RX 5700 XT's performance is moderate. Its average benchmark score of 24731 places it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's performance is closely matched with its nearest rivals, with a deltaPct of only 0.9% compared to the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000. This suggests that in general compute, it is competitive with those parts. However, in Control, the game's specific rendering demands, such as its use of DirectX 12, will stress the GPU's 8 GB of VRAM and its compute units. The measured frame rates show that the GPU struggles to maintain high FPS at 4K, indicating that the game's visual effects are very demanding on this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. The Low preset yields an average of 116.2 FPS, Medium 80.6 FPS, High 74.5 FPS, and Ultra 61.9 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the user has a wide range of options to prioritize frame rate or visual fidelity. The step from Low to Medium is a significant 35.6 FPS drop, while the step from Medium to High is a smaller 6.1 FPS drop.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance decreases. The Low preset averages 86.2 FPS, Medium 62.7 FPS, High 53.6 FPS, and Ultra 49.3 FPS. Here, the drop from Low to Medium is 23.5 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra narrows to 4.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the data shows the GPU is severely challenged. The Low preset averages 60.8 FPS, Medium 40.9 FPS, High 37 FPS, and Ultra 34 FPS. The 4K results show that only the Low preset is capable of hitting the 60 FPS target, with all other presets falling below it.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 74.5 at 1080p to 53.6 at 1440p and then to 37 at 4K. This is a total reduction of 37.5 FPS, or a 50.3% drop from 1080p to 4K. The data shows a clear trend: performance degrades significantly as pixel count increases.

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component. The CPU's performance, as measured by its benchmark scores, does not change with resolution. Since the frame rate falls so drastically at 4K, it is evident that the RX 5700 XT is unable to keep up with the rendering demands. The 8 GB VRAM buffer may also be a factor, as higher resolutions and textures require more memory. The fact that the 4K Low preset (60.8 FPS) is nearly double the 4K High preset (37 FPS) suggests that the GPU is heavily reliant on the specific workload, and reducing the quality settings has a major impact.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience depends on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 1080p display, the High preset at 74.5 FPS offers a good balance between visual quality and smoothness. For those who prefer maximum fidelity, the Ultra preset at 61.9 FPS is still playable. However, the Medium preset at 80.6 FPS is a strong choice for users who want a higher frame rate buffer.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more nuanced. The High preset at 53.6 FPS is a solid baseline for a 60 Hz monitor, but it is not ideal for a high-refresh-rate display. Users with a 144 Hz monitor should consider the Low preset at 86.2 FPS to take full advantage of their panel. At 4K, the data is clear: only the Low preset at 60.8 FPS is suitable for a 60 Hz display. All other presets fall below 60 FPS, with the Ultra preset at 34 FPS being the least playable. Therefore, the recommendation for 4K is to stick to Low settings to maintain a playable frame rate.