Control

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT paired with the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, but the data shows a clear performance cliff when moving to 4K. The benchmark results indicate that this combination is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the substantial frame rate headroom at 1080p suggests the CPU is more than capable of feeding the graphics card. The measured FPS values across the board position this combo as a strong mid-range performer, though not without its compromises at the highest visual settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 94 FPS on average. Moving to 1440p at High settings drops that to 71 FPS, a reduction of roughly 24%. The jump to 4K at High settings is far more punishing, with average FPS falling to 48, which is a 49% decrease from the 1440p result and a 49% decrease from the 1080p result. This steep drop-off between 1440p and 4K indicates that the RX 6750 XT is running out of pixel-pushing capability at 4K, rather than being constrained by CPU throughput.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the combo achieves 148 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K. The relative performance loss from 1080p to 1440p is 24%, and from 1440p to 4K it is 32%. This suggests that even at the lowest settings, the graphics card is the primary bottleneck when resolution increases. The 4K Low result of 76 FPS is still playable, but the 42 FPS average at 4K Ultra shows that the card is not designed for maximum fidelity at that resolution.

Interestingly, the 1440p results show a more manageable scaling curve. From 1080p High (94 FPS) to 1440p High (71 FPS), the drop is 23 FPS. From 1440p High to 4K High (48 FPS), the drop is also 23 FPS. This linear degradation in absolute terms, but the percentage loss at 4K is larger because the starting point is lower. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, where the GPU can still maintain a solid frame rate without the extreme pressure seen at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1267th out of 2888 tested combos in Control. This places it in the 56th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms more than half of the configurations in the database but is still a long way from the top-tier setups. The rank reflects a balanced but not exceptional pairing, with the GPU being the more limiting factor for this particular game.

The GPU itself holds a 71st percentile rank among all tested GPUs, which is respectable for a mid-range card. However, the CPU is far more powerful in relative terms, sitting in the 96th percentile among all CPUs. This disparity highlights that the system is not balanced from a theoretical standpoint; the processor has significantly more headroom than the graphics card can utilize in this title. The benchmark data supports this, as the FPS numbers are consistently lower than what the CPU alone could likely drive.

The combo rank of 1267 indicates that while this setup can handle Control comfortably at most settings, it is not competitive with high-end gaming rigs that pair flagship GPUs with top-tier processors. The nearest rival GPUs in the database, such as the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, AMD FirePro W7100, and AMD FirePro D700, have average benchmark scores within 0.7% of the RX 6750 XT, but these are older or mobile-focused parts. The RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is within 1.1% of the RX 6750 XT in average GPU score, showing that the desktop card's performance is comparable to a high-end laptop solution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 22 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, along with 40 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 2150 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s, with an FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS.

In Control, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings and resolutions, as the game does not appear to hit any memory capacity limits based on the measured FPS. The 432.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is a key factor in the 4K performance, as higher resolutions demand more data throughput. The card's 64 ROPs are responsible for the final pixel output, and the 166.4 GPixel/s fill rate becomes a limiting factor at 4K, explaining the significant FPS drop at that resolution.

The boost clock of 2600 MHz is the maximum frequency the card can achieve under load, but the actual sustained clock will vary based on thermal and power limits. The game clock of 2495 MHz is more representative of typical performance in gaming workloads. The benchmark results show that the card can maintain playable frame rates at 1440p, but at 4K, the combination of shading units and memory bandwidth is insufficient for high settings, with the average FPS falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces its best results. Low settings yield an average of 148 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth. Medium settings drop to 105 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. High settings average 94 FPS, and Ultra settings average 81 FPS. All of these results are well above the 60 FPS standard, making 1080p a comfortable experience regardless of the preset chosen.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS numbers decline but remain largely playable. Low settings average 112 FPS, Medium settings average 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, High settings average 71 FPS, and Ultra settings average 62 FPS. The Ultra result is borderline for a 60 Hz display, but the Medium and High presets offer a good balance of visual quality and performance.

At 3840x2160, the card struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings average 76 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium settings drop to 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. High settings average 48 FPS, and Ultra settings average 42 FPS. The 4K Medium result is the only one that dips below the 60 FPS mark, indicating that users targeting 4K will need to compromise on settings to achieve a consistent frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as the average FPS of 81 remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual fidelity boost is significant. If a higher refresh rate monitor is in use, dropping to High settings yields 94 FPS, which is a 16% increase over Ultra, while still providing a highly detailed image. Low settings at 148 FPS are only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is the priority.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended starting point, with an average of 71 FPS that provides a smooth experience. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual details, Medium settings offer 80 FPS, which is a 13% improvement over High. Ultra settings at 62 FPS are playable but will show occasional dips below 60 FPS in demanding scenes, so they are best suited for those with a 60 Hz display who want the maximum visual quality.

For 4K, the data suggests that Low settings are the only option for a consistently smooth experience, with an average of 76 FPS. Medium settings average 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering. High and Ultra settings are not recommended for 4K, as the 48 FPS and 42 FPS averages respectively make the game feel less responsive. Users with a 4K display should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better balance of quality and performance.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a formidable processor with 24 cores and 24 threads, based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU features 36 MB of shared L3 cache, along with 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s.

In Control, the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The benchmark results show that the FPS scales inversely with resolution, which is the behavior expected of a GPU-bound workload. The 148 FPS at 1080p Low settings demonstrates that the CPU can handle high frame rates without bottlenecking the GPU. Even at 1080p Ultra, where the GPU is more stressed, the CPU has enough headroom to keep the frame rate at 81 FPS.

The CPU's benchmark scores further confirm its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 44253 points in multi-core and 2439 points in single-core, placing it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its PassMark multithread score is 68574, and its single-thread score is 5068. These numbers are far higher than what is needed for gaming, indicating that the processor will not be a bottleneck in most titles. The nearest rival CPUs in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6520P, AMD EPYC 4564P, AMD EPYC 9175F, and AMD EPYC 4565P, all of which are enterprise or server-grade parts, highlighting the desktop CPU's strong performance.

FAQ

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

A: The combo achieves an average of 94 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings.

*Q: Is this CPU-GPU combination capable of smooth 4K gameplay in Control?*

A: At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 76, which is smooth. However, at Medium settings it drops to 54 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 42 FPS, so 4K is only recommended with Low settings.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in the database for Control?*

A: It ranks 1267th out of 2888 tested combos, placing it in the 56th percentile.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?

A: The CPU has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with Medium settings, and what are the minimum and maximum values?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 80, with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS.