Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers a consistently playable Control experience across 1080p and 1440p, with the 16 GB VRAM buffer proving decisive at 4K where the game remains surprisingly accessible. This combo ranks in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations, and the data shows that most users will find the sweet spot at 1440p High settings, where the average frame rate of 71 FPS balances visual fidelity with smoothness.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?

A: 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution, offering an average of 71 FPS at High settings and 80 FPS at Medium. This provides a clear improvement over 1080p without the substantial performance drop seen at 3840x2160, where even Medium settings only reach 54 FPS average.

Q: How much faster is the CPU compared to its closest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core 7 150U (17395). It trails the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE by 0.6% and the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.8%, placing it in a tight competitive cluster.

Q: Does this GPU outperform the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's score of 16129. However, the RX 7700 has a higher percentile ranking at 58 versus the raw score comparison, and it features 16 GB of VRAM compared to the RTX 3060 Ti's configuration.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 76 FPS average, while Medium settings drop to 54 FPS and High falls to 48 FPS. Ultra settings are borderline at 41 FPS average. The 16 GB VRAM allows the game to run at 4K, but users must accept lower presets for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance like?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G scores 1919 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 726 in 3DMark single-thread tests. These results place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, indicating adequate single-thread capability for Control's engine, though not class-leading.

Q: How does the combo rank overall in this game?

A: The combo ranks 1294 out of 2888 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This ranking reflects a balanced system where the GPU handles most of the graphical workload while the 6-core, 12-thread CPU provides sufficient processing power.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth is the key enabler for the measured performance. The GPU's memory configuration allows Control to load high-resolution textures without stuttering, which is particularly evident at 3840x2160 where the game still runs rather than becoming unplayable. The 16 GB capacity is substantial for a 2019 title, providing headroom even at Ultra settings.

The GPU's clock behavior shows a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The gap between game and boost clocks indicates that the card can sustain high frequencies under load, which contributes to the frame rates seen in the measured data. At 1920x1080, the GPU is rarely the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 148 FPS average at Low settings, but at 4K the GPU's compute resources—2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 96 ROPs—become the limiting factor.

The RX 7700's RDNA 3.0 architecture with 40 ray tracing cores and 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance provides ample raw compute for Control's DirectX 12 rendering path. The GPU's pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s directly influence how quickly the game can fill the screen with geometry and effects. The 200 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a power-hungry card, but the data shows it converts that power into consistent frame delivery.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. A Passmark G3D score of 20974 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2865 place it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The closest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 370X, scores 15862, a delta of -0.1%, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 16014, 1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads this group with 16129, but the RX 7700's 16 GB VRAM gives it a distinct advantage in modern titles like Control that can consume large amounts of memory at high resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear hierarchy of settings, and the optimal choice depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers playable frame rates, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 12 FPS (93 to 81) for marginal visual gains. The data shows that High settings at 1080p provide the best balance, with 93 FPS average, as Ultra's 81 FPS is still smooth but the extra GPU load is unnecessary when the resolution is already modest.

At 2560x1440, High settings are the recommended preset. The 71 FPS average is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and it represents a 13% improvement over Ultra's 61 FPS. Medium settings at 80 FPS offer an alternative for users who prefer higher frame rates, but the visual trade-off from High to Medium is more noticeable than the performance gain. Low settings at 112 FPS are excessive for most displays and sacrifice too much visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts to Medium settings. The 54 FPS average with a minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS provides a playable experience, though not silky smooth. Low settings at 76 FPS are the only way to achieve high refresh rates at 4K, but the visual degradation is severe. High settings at 48 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS are below the 50 FPS threshold where most users find gameplay acceptable. For 4K users, Medium is the pragmatic choice, balancing the 16 GB VRAM's capability with the GPU's compute limits.

The data strongly suggests that 1440p is the intended resolution for this combo, with High settings offering the best experience. The 71 FPS average at 1440p High is 31% higher than the 4K Medium result and 24% lower than the 1080p Ultra result, but the visual quality per pixel is superior due to the higher resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce 148 FPS average, Medium settings 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS, High settings 93 FPS, and Ultra settings 81 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 45% performance drop (148 to 81 FPS), but even the lowest value remains well above the 60 FPS standard. The Medium preset's min-max range of 89-121 FPS indicates consistent frame pacing, which is crucial for a game with Control's fast-paced combat.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is more pronounced. Low settings yield 112 FPS, Medium 80 FPS with a min-max of 68-92 FPS, High 71 FPS, and Ultra 61 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 46%, similar to 1080p, but the absolute values are lower. The Medium preset's 68 FPS minimum is still above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a safe choice for 1440p users. High settings at 71 FPS offer a 16% improvement over Ultra's 61 FPS, which is significant for users with 144 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens dramatically. Low settings achieve 76 FPS, Medium 54 FPS with a min-max of 46-62 FPS, High 48 FPS, and Ultra 41 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 46 FPS indicates occasional drops below 50 FPS, which can be noticeable in intense scenes. The gap between Low and Medium is 29% (76 to 54 FPS), while Medium to High is 11% (54 to 48 FPS), and High to Ultra is 15% (48 to 41 FPS). This nonlinear scaling suggests that the GPU's compute units are saturated at 4K, and further quality increases yield diminishing returns.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of 24% across all settings, while 1440p to 4K shows an average reduction of 44%. This indicates that the RX 7700's memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s is sufficient for 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the pixel count quadruples from 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1294 out of 2888 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the 55th percentile. This ranking is respectable for a mid-range CPU paired with a mid-range GPU, and it reflects the system's ability to maintain playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The rank is not exceptional, but it indicates that this pairing is well-suited for Control's engine requirements.

The GPU's individual percentile of 58 and the CPU's percentile of 71 suggest that the CPU is slightly more capable relative to its peers than the GPU. This is consistent with the measured results, where the GPU becomes the bottleneck at 4K and high settings, while the CPU rarely limits performance. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration of the Ryzen 5 4600G provides sufficient parallelism for Control's physics and AI systems, which is reflected in the consistent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits in the upper-middle tier. The rank of 1294 out of 2888 means that roughly 55% of tested combos perform worse, while 45% perform better. This is a solid result for a system that does not feature a flagship CPU or GPU. The data indicates that users with this combo should not expect to max out Control at 4K, but they can enjoy high-quality gameplay at 1440p and even 1080p with headroom.

The ranking also reflects the GPU's 16 GB VRAM advantage. Many combos with similar GPU compute performance but less VRAM would likely struggle at 4K Medium settings, whereas this combo maintains a 54 FPS average. The VRAM capacity is a differentiator that pushes the rank higher than a pure compute-based comparison would suggest.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core. This configuration provides a balanced mix of single-thread and multi-thread capability, which is sufficient for Control's demands.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its mid-range positioning. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919 indicate that the 4600G can handle both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. The 3DMark scores show a scaling pattern from 1430 at 2 threads to 4889 at max threads, which suggests that the 12 threads are utilized effectively. The Passmark multithread score of 15992 and single-thread score of 2653 place the CPU in the 71st percentile of all CPUs.

In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game logic. The 6 cores at 4.20 GHz boost are adequate for this task, as evidenced by the frame rates at 1080p Low, where the CPU is not the bottleneck (148 FPS average). The 12 threads allow the game to distribute physics, AI, and rendering tasks across multiple cores, which is particularly important during intense combat sequences with multiple enemies and destructible environments.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Control, which does not have exceptionally high memory bandwidth requirements. The 8 MB of L3 cache is modest by modern standards, but it does not appear to hinder performance in this title. The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant when paired with the RX 7700, but they do not negatively impact performance.

The nearest rival CPUs show that the 4600G is in a tight competitive cluster. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE scores 17482 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614 (0.6% higher), the Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648 (0.8% higher). These deltas are minimal, indicating that the 4600G's performance is on par with its contemporaries. The CPU does not provide a significant advantage or disadvantage in Control, and the overall combo rank is more influenced by the GPU's capabilities.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it an accessible option, but the benchmark data shows that its performance in Control is adequate rather than exceptional. The 3dmark max threads score of 4889 and Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 5709 suggest that the CPU can keep up with the GPU at 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's limits are reached first. The CPU's role in this combo is to provide a stable platform without introducing bottlenecks, which it achieves across all measured settings and resolutions.