Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT combination delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with 4K requiring settings adjustments to maintain high frame rates. The data shows this pairing ranks in the 79th percentile of all tested combos for this game, placing it firmly in the upper tier of systems capable of playing this title smoothly.

FAQ

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

A: The combination produces an average of 129.7 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is a strong result that indicates the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution, offering headroom for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 57.6 FPS on Ultra to 108.4 FPS on Low settings. The system can handle 4K, but users seeking a 60 FPS experience will need to select High settings, which yield 66 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The average frame rate drops from 158.3 FPS on Low to 87.5 FPS on Ultra at 2560x1440. This represents a significant 44.7% decrease in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest preset, highlighting the heavy load of Ultra settings.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more influential on the scores at 1080p?

A: The CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, is capable of a strong multi-threaded score of 23794 in Cinebench R23. At 1080p, the measured frame rates of up to 205.7 FPS on Low suggest the system is well-balanced, though the GPU's architecture is the primary driver of graphical performance.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems for Control?*

A: The combo ranks 347th out of 1636 tested combinations. This places it in the top 21% of all systems, indicating it performs better than the vast majority of configurations in this specific game.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU in this configuration?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a maximum boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This high clock speed, combined with its Zen 3 architecture, contributes to the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all tested resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT is the central component for rendering Control's environments. Its 20 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 320-bit bus provides a substantial 800.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the game's texture-heavy scenes. The GPU's boost clock of 2394 MHz and game clock of 2025 MHz are the primary drivers of the frame rates seen in the data.

The GPU's 84 RT cores and RDNA 3.0 architecture handle the game's real-time ray tracing effects, although the measured data does not isolate this feature. The performance scaling across settings shows the GPU's capabilities: at 1080p, the difference between Low (205.7 FPS) and Ultra (116 FPS) is 89.7 FPS. This gap narrows at 1440p, where the delta is 70.8 FPS (158.3 vs 87.5), and further at 4K, where it is 50.8 FPS (108.4 vs 57.6). This indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the impact of settings diminishes proportionally.

The GPU's 5376 shading units are fully utilized at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the system averages 57.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users target. However, at 4K High, the average rises to 66 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has the raw power to deliver a smooth 4K experience if the most demanding settings are slightly reduced.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured average FPS, the optimal settings depend on the user's target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, High settings are recommended as they provide 129.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard and suitable for high refresh rate monitors. Ultra settings are also viable at 116 FPS, but the 13.7 FPS increase from High to Ultra may not justify the visual difference for all users.

At 2560x1440, High settings are the sweet spot, yielding 97.3 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 144Hz monitors. Medium settings offer 111.3 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is noticeable. Ultra settings, at 87.5 FPS, are still playable but begin to approach the threshold where frame drops may be more noticeable in fast-paced combat.

For 3840x2160, High settings are the best choice for a balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 66 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 57.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may result in a less fluid experience. Low settings at 4K provide 108.4 FPS, but this sacrifices significant visual quality that is often the reason for choosing 4K in the first place. Therefore, High settings at 4K offer the best experience per the measured rows.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT ranks 347th out of 1636 tested combos for Control. This places it in the top 21% of all systems, a strong performance that reflects the capabilities of both components. The GPU alone holds the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU holds the 86th percentile among all CPUs, indicating a well-matched pairing.

The combo's rank is more heavily influenced by the GPU, as Control is a graphically demanding title. The RX 7900 XT's average benchmark score of 38358 is only 0.3% higher than the NVIDIA CMP 70HX and 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, showing it is competitive with top-tier mobile and specialized cards. The CPU's performance is also solid, with its average benchmark score of 29774 being 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

This rank suggests that while the system is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, it is in a strong position to run Control with high frame rates at most resolutions. The 347th ranking out of 1636 combos means it outperforms the majority of tested systems, making it a capable configuration for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, plays a crucial role in maintaining high frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU is more likely to be a bottleneck. Its Zen 3 architecture and 4.80 GHz boost clock ensure that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. The CPU's 32 MB of L3 cache helps reduce latency in game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's performance is demonstrated by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and single-core score of 3359. These scores indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. In Control, the single-thread performance is often more critical for the main game thread, and the 3359 score ensures the CPU can handle the game's simulation without holding back the GPU.

At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 205.7 FPS, which is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a limiting factor. As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the decreasing frame rates. The CPU's 16 threads are sufficient for the game's multi-threaded tasks, ensuring that the GPU is fed with data efficiently. The 105W TDP and 7 nm process node suggest the CPU maintains high clocks without excessive power draw, which is beneficial for sustained gaming sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

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

At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance. Low settings average 205.7 FPS, Medium 147.1 FPS, High 129.7 FPS, and Ultra 116 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 43.6% reduction in frame rate, but even the lowest result of 116 FPS is exceptionally smooth.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 158.3 FPS on Low, 111.3 FPS on Medium, 97.3 FPS on High, and 87.5 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant, with the High preset losing 32.4 FPS. This indicates a heavier load on the GPU, but all settings still provide a playable experience above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system's limits become apparent. Low settings average 108.4 FPS, Medium 75.8 FPS, High 66 FPS, and Ultra 57.6 FPS. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making High settings the highest playable option for a consistent 60 FPS experience. The performance delta between 1080p and 4K on High settings is 63.7 FPS (129.7 vs 66), highlighting the significant impact of resolution on the GPU's workload.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring settings adjustments. The GPU's 20 GB of VRAM is not a limiting factor at any resolution, as the game's memory requirements are well within its capacity. The measured FPS values are the definitive source for understanding this combo's capabilities in Control, showing a system that excels at high refresh rate gaming in lower resolutions and remains capable at 4K with optimized settings.