Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with the data showing a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution and settings scale. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across the three resolutions and four quality presets, examining the respective roles of the CPU and GPU in shaping the final frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable yet informative pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the system delivers 124.4 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 90.1 FPS at 1440p, and further down to 61.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 27.6% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 50.3% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the workload becomes progressively more GPU-bound at higher resolutions.

The Low preset shows the most extreme resolution sensitivity, with 178 FPS at 1080p, 143.3 FPS at 1440p, and 98.1 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K here is 44.9%, which is smaller in percentage terms than the High preset's drop. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU has more headroom to feed frames, but the GPU still faces a substantial pixel-pushing burden at 4K.

Ultra settings provide the clearest evidence of a GPU bottleneck. The frame rate at 1080p is 103.8 FPS, falling to 82.6 FPS at 1440p and 53.5 FPS at 4K. The 4K result is nearly half of the 1080p figure, underscoring that the RX 9070 XT is the limiting component when maximum visual fidelity is enabled. The data implies that for 4K gaming, users will need to compromise on settings to maintain smooth frame rates, as even the High preset only manages 61.8 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the dominant performance driver in this configuration, particularly at higher resolutions and settings. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is likely sufficient for Control's texture-heavy environments. The GPU's boost clock of 2970 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz contribute to its raw compute power, with a peak FP32 throughput of 48.66 TFLOPS.

The benchmark data shows that the GPU's influence grows with each resolution step. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 178 FPS, but this drops to 98.1 FPS at 4K Low—a 44.9% reduction that highlights the GPU's struggle with pixel throughput. Conversely, the CPU's role is diminished at 4K, where the 53.5 FPS Ultra result suggests the GPU is working near its limits for this title.

The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, based on its average benchmark score of 39647, places it in the upper tier of graphics cards. Interestingly, its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon Pro 575 and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile, with delta percentages of -0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. This indicates that while the RX 9070 XT is a strong performer, its synthetic benchmark scores are closely matched by these less mainstream competitors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provides the computational foundation for this system, and its influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is less stressed. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, this processor operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth are modest by modern standards but sufficient for this game.

The data suggests a CPU bottleneck emerging at 1080p Low, where the system hits 178 FPS. This is the highest frame rate in the entire measured set, indicating that the CPU can push frames quickly, but the GPU is not the limiting factor at this low workload. The 3dmark single-thread score of 726 and the 3dmark 4-thread score of 2732 give some indication of the CPU's per-core capability, which is critical for game logic and draw call processing.

The CPU's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17489, places it in the upper-midrange tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core i3-14100T with a delta of -0.8%. These close scores suggest that the 4600G is competitive with newer entry-level parts, but its age is showing in absolute terms.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 178, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is significantly higher than the 124.4 FPS at High settings for the same resolution.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Control?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K with High settings, the system achieves 61.8 FPS on average. At Ultra settings, this drops to 53.5 FPS. To maintain higher frame rates at 4K, users would need to use Medium settings, which yield 70.1 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p compared to 4K?

A: The CPU's impact is most pronounced at 1080p, where the 4600G can push frame rates up to 178 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the smaller relative differences between settings at that resolution.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 143.3 FPS, while Ultra delivers 82.6 FPS. This represents a 42.4% performance penalty for enabling maximum visual quality settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 471st out of 1636 tested combos for Control. This places it in the top 28.8% of all configurations tested in the database.

Q: Which setting provides the best balance of performance and quality at 1080p?

A: The High preset at 1080p delivers 124.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This provides a significant improvement over Medium's 138.2 FPS while still maintaining high visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT combination ranks 471st out of 1636 tested combos for Control, placing it in the upper 28.8% of all configurations in the database. This ranking reflects a system that is well-balanced for this title, with the GPU's high percentile ranking (82nd among all GPUs) compensating for the CPU's more modest 75th percentile ranking.

The combination's position suggests that while the RX 9070 XT is a strong performer, the Ryzen 5 4600G may be holding back the system in CPU-bound scenarios. The data supports this interpretation, as the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 74.2 FPS (178 vs 103.8), while at 4K, the same comparison yields only a 44.6 FPS difference (98.1 vs 53.5).

This rank also indicates that there are 1165 other combinations that perform better in this game, many of which likely feature newer or higher-end CPUs. The 4600G's 3dmark multi-thread score of 4889 and cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 show it is capable, but not exceptional, for modern gaming workloads.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers 124.4 FPS while maintaining substantial visual quality improvements over Medium's 138.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 103.8 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize maximum fidelity, though the 16.6% performance drop from High may not justify the visual gains.

At 1440p, the High preset again provides the best balance, yielding 90.1 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and represents a 9% improvement over Ultra's 82.6 FPS. The Medium preset at 104.6 FPS is also a strong option for users seeking higher frame rates, though the visual downgrade from High is noticeable.

For 4K gaming, the data suggests that High settings are the maximum viable option, producing 61.8 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 53.5 FPS, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold. Users targeting 4K should consider Medium settings, which achieve 70.1 FPS, or even Low settings at 98.1 FPS for a more responsive experience. The 4K Ultra result of 53.5 FPS indicates that this configuration is at the edge of playability at maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for this configuration across all resolutions and settings is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system achieves 61.8 FPS on High, 98.1 FPS on Low, 70.1 FPS on Medium, and 53.5 FPS on Ultra settings. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a clear linear degradation, with each settings tier costing approximately 15-16 FPS. The 4K results show the narrowest range of any resolution, with a spread of 44.6 FPS between the fastest and slowest presets.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the frame rates are 90.1 FPS on High, 143.3 FPS on Low, 104.6 FPS on Medium, and 82.6 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results show a wider spread of 60.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU has more headroom to differentiate between settings at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system delivers 124.4 FPS on High, 178 FPS on Low, 138.2 FPS on Medium, and 103.8 FPS on Ultra. The 1080p results show the widest spread of 74.2 FPS, demonstrating the CPU's ability to drive high frame rates at this resolution while the GPU's workload varies more significantly with settings.

The data reveals that the Low preset is the most consistent performer across resolutions, with a 44.9% drop from 1080p to 4K. In contrast, the Ultra preset shows a 48.5% drop over the same resolution range. This consistency suggests that the GPU's pixel throughput is the primary limiting factor at 4K, regardless of the visual complexity of the scene.