Control

Can AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 run Control? The recorded data indicates this combination delivers a wide range of frame rates depending on resolution and quality preset, from a demanding 43.9 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 157.2 FPS at 1080p Low. The verdict is clear: this PC is highly capable at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires careful settings tuning to cross the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows substantial headroom across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 157.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this configuration. Moving to Medium drops the average to 115.6 FPS, still far above the playable threshold. High settings produce 99.4 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a strong 87.2 FPS average. None of these averages dip below 60 FPS, indicating smooth performance at full HD regardless of visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain consistently playable. Low settings yield 117.3 FPS, which drops to 89.1 FPS on Medium. High settings average 75.5 FPS, while Ultra settles at 68.4 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable performance cost: approximately 25% lower frame rates at Ultra (87.2 to 68.4 FPS), but every preset still clears the 60 FPS bar comfortably.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes dramatically. Low settings produce 82 FPS, a solid result for 4K. However, Medium drops to 55.6 FPS, just below the playable threshold. High settings average 53.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is particularly steep, a loss of 26.4 FPS, suggesting that the most demanding settings impose a heavy load on the GPU at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data suggests that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary driver of performance in Control, with the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G providing sufficient support. The FPS scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU-bound nature of the workload. At 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom: the difference between Low and Ultra is 70 FPS (157.2 to 87.2), which indicates the GPU is being fed with enough data to render at high rates. At 1440p, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 48.9 FPS (117.3 to 68.4), and at 4K it shrinks further to 38.1 FPS (82 to 43.9). This pattern is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, where higher resolutions place more strain on the graphics card, reducing the relative impact of the CPU.

The CPU's benchmark scores support this analysis. The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 13593 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1919 in single-core, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core 7 150U at 0.6%, and the Intel Core i3-14100T at -0.8%. These deltas are tiny, meaning the CPU is well matched with comparable processors in the same performance tier. The RTX 3070, scoring 22214 in Passmark G3D and sitting in the 61st percentile of all GPUs, is clearly the more dominant component for gaming. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 0.7% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 1% faster.

The resolution scaling data also highlights the GPU's role. At 1080p, the RTX 3070 can push frame rates well beyond 100 FPS on most presets, but at 4K, even Medium settings fail to reach 60 FPS. This is consistent with a GPU that has ample bandwidth (448.0 GB/s) and memory (8 GB GDDR6) for 1440p gaming but struggles with the pixel throughput demanded by 4K Ultra. The CPU's role is less critical here, as evidenced by the consistent FPS gaps between presets at each resolution, which remain proportional to GPU load.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 87.2 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and the system maintains a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 68.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that clears 60 FPS, though the margin is slimmer than at 1080p. High settings would provide more headroom at 75.5 FPS, but Ultra remains playable.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve the 60 FPS target, with an average of 82 FPS. Medium falls short at 55.6 FPS, High at 53.6 FPS, and Ultra at 43.9 FPS. For 4K gaming, the user must accept reduced visual quality to maintain smooth frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a narrow band of performance. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE matches the Ryzen 5 4600G almost exactly with a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core 7 150U is 0.6% faster, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is 0.6% slower and the Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% slower. For Control, any of these processors would behave nearly identically to the 4600G, providing the same level of CPU support without materially changing frame rates.

The GPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is 0.7% slower than the RTX 3070, making it a near-identical alternative for this game. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 is 1% faster, and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M is 1.1% faster, though these older cards may lack modern driver optimizations. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c is 1.5% slower. In practical terms, swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these would yield frame rates within a couple of percent of the recorded values, meaning the playability verdict at each resolution would remain unchanged.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Control? The answer is yes, with caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear 60 FPS, with the lowest average being 87.2 FPS at Ultra. This is a fully playable experience at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, the same holds true: every preset stays above 60 FPS, and Ultra averages 68.4 FPS, which is still smooth. At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve 60 FPS or higher, with an average of 82 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short, averaging 55.6, 53.6, and 43.9 FPS respectively. For 4K gaming, the user must choose between lower settings for playable frame rates or accept sub-60 performance for higher visual fidelity. Overall, the system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at max settings, and it can handle 4K only on the lowest preset.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 87.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system run Control at 1440p with High settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 75.5 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings produce an average above 60 FPS, at 82 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 55.6, 53.6, and 43.9 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G's average benchmark score is 17507, which is within 0.8% of its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% slower), Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% faster), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% slower), and Intel Core i3-14100T (0.8% slower).

Q: What is the most demanding preset that runs at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 68.4 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to the RX 7600 XT in this game?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score is 17208, while the RX 7600 XT is 0.7% slower, indicating nearly identical performance for Control.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1582 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the upper half of all systems benchmarked in the database. This rank reflects the strong 1080p and 1440p performance, where the system easily handles maximum settings, balanced against the weaker 4K showing where only Low presets are playable. The CPU's 71st percentile ranking and the GPU's 61st percentile ranking combine to create a system that is well above average for this game, though not at the very top tier of performance. The data shows that this combo is a dependable choice for mainstream gaming at high resolutions, with the primary limitation being 4K Ultra settings, which require a more powerful GPU to achieve smooth frame rates.