Control

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT in Control?

A: This combo ranks 1183 out of 3720 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the upper third of all tested configurations.

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

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 113.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6800 XT have, and what is its memory bus width?

A: The RX 6800 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Ryzen 7 5800XT?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 136 FPS while Ultra drops to 74 FPS — a difference of 62 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Ryzen 7 5800XT has no integrated graphics (N/A), so a discrete GPU is required.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the Radeon RX 6800 XT sits at rank 1183 out of 3720 combinations tested in Control. That places this pairing in the 68th percentile of all combos — comfortably above the median, though not among the top tier of results. The rank reflects the combined ceiling of this CPU and GPU in this specific title, where both components must cooperate to push frame rates at higher resolutions.

In context, this combo outperforms roughly two-thirds of all tested pairings, which is a strong showing given that the GPU is from the Radeon RX 6000 series and the CPU is a Zen 3 part. The rank is not surprising when considering the measured FPS: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 179 FPS average, which is well beyond the 144 Hz territory. At 4K Ultra, it still manages 50 FPS average, indicating that the pairing remains viable even at demanding settings.

The rank also implies that there is headroom for higher-tier combos, but for most users, this configuration delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. The data suggests that the bottleneck shifts depending on the resolution, which is typical for a balanced mid-high range pairing.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and it has a 105 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. It uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform.

In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls, physics calculations, and game logic. The 8-core / 16-thread configuration is more than sufficient for this title, as Control is not known for heavy multi-threading. The single-thread performance is more relevant here, and the 5800XT delivers a 3DMark single-thread score of 959. In Cinebench R23, it scores 3359 points single-core and 23794 points multi-core, indicating strong per-core performance that helps maintain high frame rates even at lower resolutions.

The CPU's passmark single-thread score is 3535, and its 3DMark 2-thread score is 1879. These numbers suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, where the combo reaches 179 FPS on Low settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the FPS drops to 50, which is more likely GPU-bound. The CPU's multi-thread capabilities (3DMark 16-thread score of 7683) ensure that background tasks and game threads do not cause stutter, even when the GPU is under load.

The 5800XT's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (0.6%). These are all comparable performers, meaning the CPU is well-matched to its peers in overall processing power.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Here is the full breakdown:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 179 FPS average
• Medium: 127 FPS average (min 108, max 146)
• High: 113 FPS average
• Ultra: 98 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 136 FPS average
• Medium: 96 FPS average (min 82, max 111)
• High: 86 FPS average
• Ultra: 74 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 92 FPS average
• Medium: 65 FPS average (min 55, max 75)
• High: 58 FPS average
• Ultra: 50 FPS average

At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 52 FPS, while Medium to High costs only 14 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 15 FPS. The scaling is not linear, with the largest drop occurring between Low and Medium. At 1440p, the pattern is similar: Low to Medium drops 40 FPS, Medium to High drops 10 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 12 FPS. At 4K, the differences are smaller in absolute terms: Low to Medium drops 27 FPS, Medium to High drops 7 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 8 FPS.

The min FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings: 108 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 55 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that even during demanding scenes, the frame rate stays above 55 FPS at 4K Medium, which is a solid result.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is based on the Navi 21 chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It has 4608 shading units, 288 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. The GPU has 72 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 1825 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. The memory runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The card has a 300 W TDP and is a dual-slot design with 2x 8-pin power connectors.

The GPU's FP32 performance is 20.74 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 288.0 GPixel/s with a texture rate of 648.0 GTexel/s. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3689 points. Its PassMark G3D score is 24980, and its PassMark GPU Compute score is 13245. The GPU sits at the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48477.

In Control, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 50 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable. At 4K High, it reaches 58 FPS, and at 4K Medium, 65 FPS. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is ample for Control, which does not require more than 8 GB even at 4K with high textures. The memory bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s ensures that texture streaming does not become a bottleneck.

The GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile (1.5% delta), the Intel Arc A550M (-2.5%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (-3%). These comparisons show that the RX 6800 XT is competitive with those parts in synthetic benchmarks, though its performance in Control is more directly tied to its raw rasterization power.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best settings preset depends on the target resolution and refresh rate.

For 1080p, the combo can easily handle Ultra settings at 98 FPS average. This is above 90 FPS, which is smooth for most players. If the user has a 144 Hz monitor, Medium settings at 127 FPS or High at 113 FPS would be better choices, as they stay above 110 FPS. Low at 179 FPS is only necessary for 165 Hz or 240 Hz displays, but the visual trade-off is significant.

For 1440p, High settings at 86 FPS is a good balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra drops to 74 FPS, which is still playable but may feel less smooth on high-refresh displays. Medium at 96 FPS is the best option for 100 Hz or 120 Hz monitors. Low at 136 FPS is only worth it for competitive play, but Control is not a competitive shooter, so the visual fidelity of Medium or High is preferable.

For 4K, the choice is between High at 58 FPS and Medium at 65 FPS. Ultra at 50 FPS is borderline, but some players may accept it for the extra visual detail. Medium at 65 FPS with a min of 55 FPS is the safest choice for a consistent experience, as the frame rate never dips below 55. High at 58 FPS is also viable, but the margin for drops is thinner.

Overall, the data suggests that High settings at 1440p provides the best overall experience, with 86 FPS average and no min FPS data indicating severe drops. For 4K, Medium settings is the recommended preset, as it maintains a 65 FPS average with a 55 FPS minimum, which is more consistent than High's 58 FPS average.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck lies. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 179 at 1080p to 136 at 1440p and 92 at 4K. That is a 24% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 32% drop from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the numbers are 113, 86, and 58, representing a 24% drop and a 33% drop, respectively. At Ultra, the values are 98, 74, and 50, with a 24% drop and a 32% drop.

The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the scaling is resolution-bound, not settings-bound. As the resolution increases, the GPU workload grows proportionally, and the frame rate decreases accordingly. The fact that the drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than the drop from 1080p to 1440p in absolute terms (e.g., 86 to 58 is a 28 FPS loss, while 113 to 86 is a 27 FPS loss) indicates that the GPU is nearing its limits at 4K.

The CPU's influence diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, hence the high frame rates. At 4K, the GPU is likely the limiting component, as the CPU's 8-core / 16-thread configuration is more than capable of handling the game logic at any resolution. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck even in the most demanding scenarios.

The data points to the RX 6800 XT as the primary constraint at 4K, especially at Ultra settings where the average FPS falls to 50. For users targeting 4K, dropping to Medium settings is necessary to stay above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the combo is well-balanced, with High settings producing 86 FPS, which is close to the 90 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1080p, the combo is CPU-limited in some scenarios, but the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359) keeps the frame rates high.