Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT combination delivers a playable, if not flawless, experience in Control, with performance that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates a system firmly positioned in the mid-range tier of tested hardware, where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s capabilities become more relevant at 1080p.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Control?*

A: This combination ranks 2767 out of 3720 tested combos in the game, placing it in the lower half of the database. This is a measured result, not an estimate.

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 42 FPS. Lowering the settings to Low raises the average to 59 FPS, which is close to a standard 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best performance target for a smooth experience at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 115 FPS, and the High preset achieves 73 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 63 FPS, which is still playable.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between the Low and Ultra presets?

A: The gap is significant across all resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rate drops from 115 FPS on Low to 63 FPS on Ultra, a decrease of 52 FPS. At 1440p, the drop is from 87 FPS to 48 FPS, and at 4K, it is from 59 FPS to 32 FPS.

Q: Is the frame rate consistent, or does it vary significantly?

A: The data includes min and max FPS only for the Medium preset. At 1080p Medium, the frame rate ranges from 70 to 94 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it ranges from 53 to 71 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it ranges from 36 to 48 FPS, indicating moderate variance.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its closest rivals in general benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482, which is a 0.1% difference. The Intel Core 7 150U is 0.6% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is 0.6% faster.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Control. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1605 MHz, with a game clock of 1755 MHz and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. This memory configuration and clock speed are fundamental to the frame rates observed in the measured data.

The benchmark results show a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU's workload becomes immense, and the average frame rates fall to 37 FPS on High and 32 FPS on Ultra. These numbers suggest the 8 GB frame buffer and the GPU's compute throughput are being saturated by the game's rendering demands at this resolution. The jump to 59 FPS at 4K Low indicates that reducing the graphical load on the GPU has a direct and substantial impact on performance, confirming its role as the primary bottleneck in this scenario.

The GPU's general performance percentile is 59, placing it above the median of all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 16361 puts it in a tight race with its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M which scores 16351 (a 0.1% difference) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell which scores 16408 (a -0.3% difference). These close scores highlight that the RX 5700 XT is a well-understood performance tier, and its specific capabilities in Control are what drive the measured FPS results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RX 5700 XT achieves a rank of 2767 out of 3720 tested combinations in Control. This places it in the 74th percentile of tested systems, meaning roughly a quarter of the tested configurations perform worse, and the majority perform better. This ranking is a holistic measure of the combined capability of the CPU and GPU in this specific game.

This rank is not a reflection of a single component's weakness but rather the overall balance of the two parts. The RX 5700 XT, while competent, sits in the 59th percentile among all GPUs. The Ryzen 5 4600G, with a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, is a relatively stronger part in general compute tasks. However, in Control, the data suggests the GPU's performance ceiling is the determining factor for the combo's overall standing. The rank of 2767 indicates that while this system can run the game, it is not positioned for high-refresh-rate or high-fidelity gaming at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the measured FPS data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured performance data reveals a consistent and predictable scaling pattern across the three resolutions and four settings presets tested.

1920x1080:

• Low: The average frame rate is 115 FPS, indicating a very playable experience with significant headroom.
• Medium: The average drops to 82 FPS, with a measured range between 70 and 94 FPS.
• High: The average is 73 FPS, still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.
• Ultra: The average falls to 63 FPS, which is near the lower boundary of a smooth experience but remains playable.

2560x1440:

• Low: The average frame rate is 87 FPS, showing that the GPU can still deliver high performance at this resolution with lower settings.
• Medium: The average is 62 FPS, with a range of 53 to 71 FPS, placing it right at the edge of the ideal 60 FPS target.
• High: The average drops to 55 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may introduce noticeable stutter.
• Ultra: The average is 48 FPS, which is a less smooth experience and may be problematic for fast-paced action.

3840x2160:

• Low: The average frame rate is 59 FPS, the only 4K preset that approaches a standard 60 FPS refresh rate.
• Medium: The average is 42 FPS, with a range of 36 to 48 FPS, indicating a playable but not ideal experience.
• High: The average is 37 FPS, which is on the lower end of playability for many users.
• Ultra: The average is 32 FPS, which is a demanding and less fluid experience.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing a view of frame time consistency. At 4K Medium, the 12 FPS difference between min and max suggests some variability in frame pacing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and the user's preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate smoothness.

For a 1080p display, the High preset at 73 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. It provides a significant improvement in visuals over Medium while maintaining an average frame rate well above the 60 FPS target. While the Ultra preset is playable at 63 FPS, the performance cost may not justify the marginal visual gain for all users. The Low preset at 115 FPS is optimal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, but it sacrifices a considerable amount of graphical detail.

At 1440p, the Medium preset with an average of 62 FPS is the recommended starting point. It is the only preset that achieves an average frame rate near the 60 FPS target. The High preset at 55 FPS is a viable option for those who prioritize visuals, but the lower frame rate will be noticeable. The Low preset at 87 FPS is the best choice for a high-refresh-rate experience at this resolution, though it will look noticeably less detailed.

For 4K gaming, the options are more constrained. The Low preset at 59 FPS is the only setting that provides a near-60 FPS experience. The Medium preset at 42 FPS is a compromise for better visuals, but the average frame rate is significantly lower. The High and Ultra presets, at 37 and 32 FPS respectively, are not recommended for a smooth gameplay experience, as the low frame rates will hinder the game's fast-paced combat and exploration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 8 MB of shared L3 cache is a key characteristic of this chip. The CPU’s general performance is strong, with an average benchmark score of 17507, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. Its multi-threaded performance is demonstrated by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593, while its single-thread score is 1919.

In Control, the CPU’s role is less dominant than the GPU's, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rates are heavily constrained by the GPU. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at these settings. However, at 1080p with the Low preset, the high average frame rate of 115 FPS suggests that the CPU is capable of keeping up with the GPU's output. The CPU's 12 threads are likely sufficient to handle the game's physics and AI calculations without becoming a primary bottleneck.

The CPU's closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, has an average score of 17482, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i3-14100T is 0.8% faster, and the Intel Core 7 150U is 0.6% slower. These marginal differences in synthetic benchmarks suggest that the Ryzen 5 4600G's performance in Control is more dependent on the GPU and game optimization than on minor CPU clock or core count differences.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data illustrates a clear and expected decline in performance as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. This scaling is a direct indicator of where the bottleneck lies in the system.

At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 73 FPS at 1080p to 55 FPS at 1440p, a 25% reduction. Moving to 4K, the frame rate drops further to 37 FPS, a 49% reduction from the 1080p score. This significant drop from 1440p to 4K is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component. The workload on the GPU increases exponentially with pixel count, and the RX 5700 XT's compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain higher frame rates at 4K.

The Low settings data tells a similar story, though with higher absolute numbers. Frame rates scale from 115 FPS at 1080p to 87 FPS at 1440p (a 24% drop) and then to 59 FPS at 4K (a 49% drop from 1080p). The consistent percentage drop at each step strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint across all settings. Even when the CPU's workload is reduced by using Low settings, the GPU's performance ceiling at 4K is what limits the frame rate.

The pattern is consistent across all presets. The large, near-constant percentage drop from 1440p to 4K, compared to the smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p, points to the GPU's memory bandwidth and pixel fill rate being the decisive factors. The Ryzen 5 4600G is able to feed the GPU adequately at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the sheer rendering load overwhelms the RX 5700 XT, making it the definitive bottleneck in this configuration.