Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, but 4K requires compromises. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 88.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 66 FPS, a 25.5% reduction. Jumping to 4K High yields 46.2 FPS, which is 47.9% below the 1080p result. This indicates the RX 6700 XT is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom.

The scaling becomes more pronounced when comparing Low settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 145.2 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. At 1440p Low, it drops to 109.8 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 74.7 FPS. The 4K Low figure is actually higher than the 4K High figure by 61.7%, showing that the GPU’s workload is heavily impacted by graphical settings.

The pattern suggests that the Ryzen 7 5800XT is not the constraint here. Even at 1080p Low, where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU, the system achieves 145.2 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target. The bottleneck shifts entirely to the GPU as resolution increases, with the 4K Ultra result of 38.7 FPS being the lowest measured score. This is below the 4K High result of 46.2 FPS, confirming that Ultra settings are too demanding for this GPU at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K 60 FPS?*

A: No. The highest 4K result is 74.7 FPS on Low settings. High settings produce 46.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings yield only 38.7 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware?

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. High settings produce 66 FPS, Medium produces 74.3 FPS, and Low reaches 109.8 FPS. All of these are playable, with Low offering a significant frame rate advantage.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck for the RX 6700 XT?

A: The benchmark data indicates it is not. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 145.2 FPS, which is a high frame rate. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 86 places it well above average, and its 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest rivals?

A: According to the GPU benchmark data, the RX 6700 XT scores 33721 on average. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 33493, which is 0.7% lower. The NVIDIA RTX A5000 scores 33294, which is 1.3% lower. This puts the RX 6700 XT slightly ahead of these tested rivals.

Q: What settings should I use for a competitive frame rate at 1080p?

A: For the highest frame rates, Low settings at 1080p give 145.2 FPS. For a balanced experience, Medium settings give 99.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings give 88.6 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU’s single-core performance matter for this game?

A: The CPU’s single-core benchmark scores are strong. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3359, and the 3DMark single-thread score is 959. These scores support high frame rates, as evidenced by the 145.2 FPS result at 1080p Low.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT ranks 880 out of 1636 tested combos in Control. This places it in the 53.8th percentile, meaning it outperforms slightly more than half of all tested systems. This is a mid-pack ranking, which is consistent with the hardware’s specifications.

The CPU’s individual percentile ranking is 86, which is strong. This indicates that the processor is well above average compared to all tested CPUs. The GPU’s percentile ranking is 77, which is also above average, but lower than the CPU. This suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, as its relative performance is lower than the CPU’s.

The nearest CPU rivals are all very close in performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29740, which is 0.1% higher than the 5800XT’s 29774. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 29856, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 29682, which is 0.3% higher. These tiny deltas mean the 5800XT is essentially tied with its closest competitors.

On the GPU side, the RX 6700 XT’s nearest rivals show more variance. The RX 6800 is 0.7% lower, while the NVIDIA RTX A5000 is 1.3% lower. The AMD Radeon HD 7950 and RX 480 are 1% lower. This indicates the RX 6700 XT is a solid performer relative to its immediate competition.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all settings.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high. Low settings produce 145.2 FPS, Medium produces 99.5 FPS, High produces 88.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 77.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 67.7 FPS, showing that Ultra settings demand significantly more from the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop but remain playable. Low settings produce 109.8 FPS, Medium produces 74.3 FPS, High produces 66 FPS, and Ultra produces 62.1 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is only 3.9 FPS, suggesting that Ultra is not much more demanding than High at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed. Low settings produce 74.7 FPS, Medium produces 53.2 FPS, High produces 46.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 38.7 FPS. Only Low settings reach above 60 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 7 FPS drop, and from High to Ultra is a 7.5 FPS drop. This shows a consistent decline as settings increase.

The data shows that the RX 6700 XT’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p but struggle at 4K with higher settings. The GPU’s 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the primary factor limiting 4K results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz and boost clock is 4.80 GHz. This configuration provides strong multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794. The single-core score of 3359 in Cinebench R23 is also robust.

In Control, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data. The benchmark results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 145.2 FPS, which is a high frame rate. This suggests that the CPU can handle the game’s physics and logic without limiting the GPU. The 32 MB of L3 cache and 7 nm process node contribute to this efficiency.

The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR4 interface is adequate for this workload. The PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes provides a fast connection to the GPU. The CPU’s passmark multithread score of 27988 and 3DMark max threads score of 7680 indicate strong overall processing capability.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800XT is more than capable of supporting the RX 6700 XT. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 86 is significantly higher than the GPU’s 77, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component in this pairing. Users with this CPU can expect consistent frame delivery without CPU-related stutters.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate.

For 1080p, the data shows that High settings provide 88.6 FPS, which is smooth for most players. Ultra settings drop to 77.5 FPS, a 11.1 FPS reduction for marginal visual gains. Medium settings provide 99.5 FPS, which is a better choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. Low settings provide 145.2 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play.

For 1440p, High settings provide 66 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings provide 62.1 FPS, which is also playable. Medium settings provide 74.3 FPS, which offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Low settings provide 109.8 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate 1440p displays.

For 4K, the data is more restrictive. Low settings provide 74.7 FPS, which is the only playable option above 60 FPS. Medium settings provide 53.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. High and Ultra settings provide 46.2 FPS and 38.7 FPS respectively, which are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The practical recommendation is to use Medium settings at 4K for a playable experience, or drop to Low for a smoother framerate. At 1440p, High settings are recommended for a balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, Ultra settings are viable, but High provides a better frame rate margin. The data consistently shows that the Ultra preset offers diminishing returns relative to High.