Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a combination that sits in the upper-middle tier of tested hardware configurations for Control. With a combo rank of 1990 out of 3720 tested combos, this system places itself in the 47th percentile of all pairings, indicating a configuration that is more capable than average but not at the extreme high end. This ranking reflects a balance where the CPU's solid multi-threaded performance and the GPU's modern architecture combine to deliver a playable experience across most common gaming resolutions, though 4K remains a challenge at higher presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's position at 1990 out of 3720 tested combinations places it slightly below the median of all systems evaluated for Control. This ranking is influenced by both components' individual standings: the Ryzen 7 5700G sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 4060 ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is clearly the stronger component relative to its peers, which suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, this system will punch above its weight. However, the GPU's more modest percentile ranking means that at higher resolutions where the graphics card becomes the limiting factor, the combo's overall standing will be constrained.

In practical terms, this rank means the system should handle the game smoothly at 1080p and 1440p, but users should temper expectations for 4K gaming. The data shows that the combo performs best when the resolution is lower, allowing the CPU's strength to shine. The 5700G's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides ample headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations, while the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the visual load competently at lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset. The most demanding preset, Ultra, delivers an average of 80.1 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. This makes Ultra the recommended setting for 1080p, as it provides the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The data shows a clear progression: Low yields 137.9 FPS, Medium 100.7 FPS, and High 87 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 80.1 FPS. All of these are comfortably playable, but Ultra offers the best experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system maintains 60 FPS at High settings with an average of 68.7 FPS. This is the best preset that stays above the playable threshold. Medium runs at 74.4 FPS and Low at 108.6 FPS, both also playable, but High provides the highest quality that remains smooth. Ultra at this resolution drops to 58.3 FPS, just below the 60 FPS target, making it unsuitable for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the options narrow considerably. Only Low settings achieve an average above 60 FPS, with a result of 72.3 FPS. Medium drops to 52.4 FPS, High to 43.4 FPS, and Ultra to 40.5 FPS. For 4K gaming, the system requires the lowest preset to maintain playability, which significantly compromises visual fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 7 5700G and the RTX 4060 shifts noticeably across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence is most pronounced. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is 57.8 FPS (from 137.9 down to 80.1), which indicates that the GPU is not fully saturated at lower presets, allowing the CPU to drive higher frame rates. The 5700G's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 899, helps maintain high minimum frame rates even when the graphics load is light.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 50.3 FPS (108.6 down to 58.3), showing that the RTX 4060 is becoming the bottleneck at higher presets. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for Medium and High, but Ultra pushes it past its comfort zone.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The difference between Low and Ultra is 31.8 FPS (72.3 down to 40.5), a much tighter range that indicates the graphics card is fully utilized even at Low settings. The RTX 4060's 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM become limiting factors at this resolution, as the game's textures and effects demand more bandwidth and capacity than the card can provide at higher presets. The CPU's role diminishes, as it can easily feed frames faster than the GPU can render them.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700G performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i9-9900K, with a negligible 0.2 percent difference in average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is also close, trailing by just 0.4 percent. The Intel Core i5-14400T and Core i7-1370P are similarly matched, with differences of 0.4 percent and 0.6 percent respectively. For this game, any of these CPUs would produce nearly indistinguishable results, as the 5700G's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 16 MB of L3 cache provides comparable headroom to these alternatives.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are surprising: the AMD Radeon HD 7790, Radeon 780M, Radeon Pro 560, and Radeon Pro 460. The HD 7790 is essentially tied with a 0.2 percent difference, while the Radeon 780M is 0.3 percent behind. The Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 trail by 0.5 and 0.7 percent respectively. These are significantly older or lower-tier cards, which suggests that the RTX 4060's benchmark average is pulled down by its performance in compute-heavy tests that don't reflect gaming. In Control specifically, the RTX 4060's Ada Lovelace architecture with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores provides capabilities that these rivals lack, particularly for ray-traced effects, though the measured data here does not include ray tracing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates across presets are as follows: Low produces 137.9 FPS, Medium 100.7 FPS, High 87 FPS, and Ultra 80.1 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 27 percent reduction in frame rate, while the step from Medium to High is 13.6 percent, and from High to Ultra is 7.9 percent. This diminishing impact of higher presets suggests that the GPU's shading units and texture units are the primary constraint at this resolution, as each additional quality level requires more pixel and texture work.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are 108.6 FPS at Low, 74.4 FPS at Medium, 68.7 FPS at High, and 58.3 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 31.5 percent, which is more severe than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU's fill rate is becoming a larger factor. The gap between Medium and High is a modest 7.7 percent, while High to Ultra is 15.1 percent, showing that the Ultra preset at 1440p imposes a significant penalty that pushes the system below the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the results are 72.3 FPS at Low, 52.4 FPS at Medium, 43.4 FPS at High, and 40.5 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Medium is a steep 27.5 percent decline, and the subsequent drops are 17.2 percent and 6.7 percent. The system cannot maintain 60 FPS at any preset above Low, and even the jump from Low to Medium costs more than a quarter of the frame rate. This pattern confirms that 4K is only viable with minimal graphical settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the experience varies dramatically by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system runs the game at Ultra settings with an average of 80.1 FPS, which is a fully playable and visually rich experience. The data confirms that all four presets at 1080p clear the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting providing a comfortable margin above the playable line.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable, with High settings delivering 68.7 FPS. This is the best balance of quality and performance, as Ultra drops to 58.3 FPS, just missing the 60 FPS target. Users with 1440p monitors should select High for the best experience, as the difference in visual quality between High and Ultra is often subtle while the frame rate penalty is meaningful.

At 3840x2160, the system can only manage Low settings at 72.3 FPS. While this is technically playable, the visual compromise is significant. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra reaching just 40.5 FPS. The verdict is clear: this combo is not recommended for 4K gaming unless the user is willing to accept substantial graphical downgrades. For 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers a solid, smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, yes. The system achieves 80.1 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 58.3 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra runs at 40.5 FPS, which is not playable.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming?

A: High settings provide the best experience at 2560x1440, with an average of 68.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G performs within 0.6 percent of the Intel Core i9-9900K, AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, Intel Core i5-14400T, and Intel Core i7-1370P in average benchmark scores.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings, which yields 72.3 FPS. Medium (52.4 FPS), High (43.4 FPS), and Ultra (40.5 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 57.8 FPS. Low runs at 137.9 FPS while Ultra runs at 80.1 FPS. Both are well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint at 3840x2160. The frame rate range from Low to Ultra is only 31.8 FPS, indicating the RTX 4060 is fully utilized even at Low settings, while the CPU has ample headroom.