Control

Control, the 2019 action adventure from Remedy Entertainment, is a demanding title, but the combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile. The recorded data shows that this combo clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with substantial headroom at every resolution tested, making it a high-end pairing for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this hardware combination is powerful enough to run Control at the maximum visual preset across all tested resolutions while maintaining average framerates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset in every case, as the measured average FPS at that setting remains firmly in the triple digits for all resolutions except the highest.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset delivers an average of 72 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the 60 FPS line with a 12 FPS margin. The Medium preset at this resolution averages 93 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS, while High averages 82 FPS and Low averages 130 FPS. For players targeting 4K, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as it provides the full visual experience without dropping below the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS. This represents a significant jump from the 4K result, showing that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. The High preset averages 122 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS, and Low averages 161 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the recommended setting, as it offers a 46 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS. This is the highest average FPS among the Ultra settings across all resolutions, and it demonstrates that this combo is not constrained at 1080p. The High preset averages 150 FPS, Medium averages 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS, and Low averages 177 FPS. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering a framerate that is more than double the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 at position 386 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the pairing in the top 10.4 percent of all configurations evaluated, which is a strong result for a game that is known to be demanding on both CPU and GPU resources. The rank reflects the overall capability of the combo, taking into account the measured FPS across all resolutions and presets.

The percentile for the CPU alone is 71, meaning the Ryzen 5 4600G performs better than 71 percent of all CPUs in the database. The GPU percentile is 87, indicating that the RTX 5080 outperforms 87 percent of all GPUs in the database. The combination of these two components, with the GPU being the more dominant factor in this pairing, results in a high overall rank. The score of 386 out of 3720 suggests that while there are faster configurations, this combo is well above the median and offers a level of performance that is suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and solid 4K performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 72, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, as it produces an average of 106 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold.

Q: How much performance headroom is there at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS, providing an 80 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates significant headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: What is the average FPS for the Medium preset at 4K?

A: The Medium preset at 3840x2160 averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS recorded.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 4K the most demanding setting tested?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 shows an average of 72 FPS, which is the lowest average FPS among all tested settings and resolutions, but it still remains above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the 4K Medium preset have a recorded minimum FPS?

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS, with an average of 93 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU in this combo provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly. For the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, the closest matches in the database are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, the Intel Core 7 150U, and the Intel Core i3-14100T. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE has an average benchmark score of 17482, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Ryzen 5 4600G's average score of 17507. The Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, which is 0.6 percent higher. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, which is 0.6 percent lower, and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, which is 0.8 percent higher. These deltas are small, meaning that these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in this game, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 8060S, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE. The Radeon 8060S has an average score of 55757, which is 0.6 percent lower than the RTX 5080's average score of 56083. The Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 0.7 percent lower. The Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 2.3 percent lower, and the Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2 percent higher. These GPUs would produce very similar framerates in Control, with the RX 9070 GRE being slightly faster and the Pro W5700X being slightly slower, but all within a narrow performance band.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining performance for Control, particularly at higher resolutions. The scaling between resolutions for the same preset illustrates this trend. For example, at the Ultra preset, the average FPS drops from 140 at 1920x1080 to 106 at 2560x1440, a 24.3 percent reduction, and then to 72 at 3840x2160, a 32.1 percent reduction from the 1440p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load on the graphics card becomes the limiting factor.

At the Low preset, the scaling is different. The average FPS goes from 177 at 1920x1080 to 161 at 2560x1440, an 9.0 percent drop, and then to 130 at 3840x2160, a 19.3 percent drop from 1440p. The smaller relative drops at lower settings suggest that the CPU has more influence on performance when the GPU is less burdened. The Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is capable enough to feed the RTX 5080 at lower resolutions, but the framerate still scales downward with resolution, indicating that the GPU remains the primary constraint even at Low settings.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when considering the absolute framerates. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 177 FPS, which is a very high value and suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. However, the fact that the Ultra preset at 1080p yields 140 FPS, while the Low preset at 4K yields 130 FPS, shows that the resolution increase has a larger impact than the preset change in this range. This further supports the conclusion that the RTX 5080 is the component that matters most for this game, as its raw rendering power dictates the framerate ceiling at each resolution.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with excellent performance across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution confirms that every resolution and preset combination is playable, with all average FPS values exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS. This is the most demanding scenario, and it still clears the playable threshold comfortably. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS, offering a high level of visual fidelity with plenty of performance to spare. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS, making this combo ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p.

The data indicates that users can select the Ultra preset at any resolution and expect a smooth experience. The only consideration is that at 4K, the 72 FPS average leaves less room for dips, though the game is still well above the 60 FPS line. For those with a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor at 1440p, the 106 FPS average at Ultra means the game will not quite hit the maximum refresh rate, but it will be very close. At 1080p, the 140 FPS average at Ultra is well-suited for a 144Hz display, and the Low preset at 177 FPS could push toward the limits of a 175Hz panel. Overall, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a highly capable setup for Control, delivering a high-fidelity, high-framerate experience at every resolution tested.