Control

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves rank 441 out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control. This places the combo in the top 11.9% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects the GPU's dominance in this title. The ranking is heavily influenced by the RTX 4080, which sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 4600G holds a more modest 71st percentile among all CPUs. The data indicates that this pairing is well balanced for Control, with the GPU carrying the bulk of the performance load. For context, the RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 is nearly three times the CPU's average of 17,507, which explains why the combo ranks so highly despite the CPU being a mid-range part. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and presets confirm that this is a high-performance configuration, never dipping below 69 FPS even at the most demanding settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 5 4600G and the RTX 4080 in Control. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the CPU has more influence on frame rates. The difference between Low and Ultra presets is 42 FPS (177 vs. 135), which is the largest absolute gap across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU can become a limiting factor when the GPU is not fully saturated. The Ryzen 5 4600G's six cores and twelve threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost of 4.20 GHz, provide enough headroom for most scenarios, but the data shows diminishing returns as resolution increases.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more control. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 59 FPS (161 vs. 102), but the average frame rates remain high across all presets. At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 becomes the dominant factor. The gap between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS (126 vs. 69), but the absolute numbers show that the GPU is still delivering playable performance even at the highest settings. The scaling pattern across resolutions is telling: at 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output, but at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput (48.74 TFLOPS FP32, 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth) becomes the bottleneck. This is expected behavior for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU, and the recorded data confirms that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance at all resolutions above 1080p.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 4K?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 69 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest recorded average is 177 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. For more realistic gaming scenarios, the Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 135 FPS on average.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209. The delta is 0.1%, meaning the two GPUs are virtually identical in performance. The RTX 4080 SUPER is only 0.1% slower according to the database.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 4600G bottleneck the RTX 4080 in Control?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. At 1080p, the CPU keeps pace with the GPU across all presets, and at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The combo rank of 441 out of 3,720 indicates the pairing works well together.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 76 FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 113 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Medium, it is 133 FPS. The database only recorded min/max values for the Medium preset at each resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to the Intel Core i3-14100T?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17,507, while the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17,648. The delta is -0.8%, meaning the Intel part is slightly faster, but the difference is negligible for gaming purposes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17,482, which is 0.1% slower than the Ryzen 5 4600G. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17,395, which is 0.6% slower. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17,614, which is 0.6% faster, and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17,648, which is 0.8% faster. These four processors would all deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the RTX 4080, as the GPU dominates performance at the resolutions tested. The differences between these CPUs are within measurement error and would not produce perceptible differences in gameplay.

For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match with a score of 54,209, just 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54,247. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, which is 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, which is 2.7% higher. These GPUs would all produce nearly identical frame rates in Control, with the differences being too small to notice in practice. A user upgrading from an RTX 4080 to any of these alternatives would see virtually no change in performance, while a user downgrading to the RX 6750 GRE would still enjoy the same playable experience at all resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 69 FPS. This is a significant achievement, as 4K Ultra gaming typically requires top-tier hardware. The Medium preset runs at 89 FPS, High at 79 FPS, and Low at 126 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, delivering 102 FPS on average. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with all visual features enabled. The High preset runs at 118 FPS, Medium at 132 FPS, and Low at 161 FPS, but Ultra offers the best balance of quality and performance.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 135 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. This makes 1080p Ultra the ideal setting for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the frame rates are well beyond what most displays can show. The High preset runs at 150 FPS, Medium at 156 FPS, and Low at 177 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice for the best visual experience.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control exceptionally well at all tested resolutions and presets. The data shows that every resolution and settings combination exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the lowest average being 69 FPS at 4K Ultra. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080.

At 4K, the best setting is Ultra with 69 FPS, which is above the playable threshold but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. At 1440p, Ultra runs at 102 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer. At 1080p, Ultra runs at 135 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. The combination of the RTX 4080's raw compute power and the Ryzen 5 4600G's sufficient single-thread performance ensures that Control runs smoothly across the board. The only potential concern is the 4K Ultra minimum frame rate, which was not recorded in the database, but the average of 69 FPS suggests that even the worst-case dips would likely stay near or above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows the following average frame rates: Low settings deliver 126 FPS, Medium delivers 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 103 FPS, High delivers 79 FPS, and Ultra delivers 69 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values at this resolution, giving a range of 27 FPS between the lowest and highest frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 161 FPS, Medium at 132 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and maximum of 152 FPS, High at 118 FPS, and Ultra at 102 FPS. The Medium preset shows a range of 39 FPS, indicating more variance at this resolution compared to 4K.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are: Low at 177 FPS, Medium at 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and maximum of 179 FPS, High at 150 FPS, and Ultra at 135 FPS. The Medium preset has a range of 46 FPS, the largest variance across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the frame rates are more dependent on scene complexity, as the CPU and GPU are both operating at high utilization levels. Overall, the data paints a picture of a system that delivers consistently high performance in Control, with the RTX 4080 providing ample headroom for the most demanding settings.