Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a decisive 4K-capable experience in Control, with the GPU firmly establishing itself as the primary performance driver across the tested resolution and settings matrix. The data shows a substantial performance ceiling, where even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, the combo produces an average of 63 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti has enough headroom to keep gameplay fluid. This configuration ranks in the 83rd percentile of all tested combos, underscoring its strength for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the shifting balance of system demand. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 177 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low reduces this to 161 FPS, a modest 9% drop, and at 4K Low, the average further declines to 115 FPS, representing a 35% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern reveals that even at the lowest graphical fidelity, higher resolutions increasingly tax the GPU, though the RTX 4070 Ti still delivers well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The trend becomes more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the transition from 1080p (143 FPS) to 1440p (108 FPS) results in a 24% performance decrease, while the jump to 4K (73 FPS) marks a 49% drop from the 1080p figure. Similarly, at Ultra settings, performance falls from 124 FPS at 1080p to 94 FPS at 1440p (a 24% decrease) and then to 63 FPS at 4K (a 49% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across High and Ultra presets indicates that the game's rendering load scales predictably with pixel count, and the GPU is the limiting component in all scenarios.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is not a bottleneck in this pairing. The relatively small performance penalty between 1080p and 1440p at lower settings, where CPU overhead is typically more significant, points to the GPU handling the majority of the work. Had the CPU been a constraint, the frame rate differences between 1080p and 1440p would be more pronounced, as the GPU would have more idle time waiting for the processor. Instead, the linear scaling with resolution confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti is the performance arbiter in Control.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo can achieve in Control?*

A: The highest recorded average is 177 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

*Q: Is this combo capable of smooth 4K gameplay in Control?*

A: Yes, the data indicates it is. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 63 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. At 4K High, the average rises to 73 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G's average benchmark score of 17507 places it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U, while it is 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i3-14100T.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 161 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 94 FPS. This represents a 41% performance reduction when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and does it appear sufficient for this game?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. Given that the highest recorded resolution with the Ultra preset still maintains a playable frame rate, the 12 GB capacity appears sufficient for Control at these settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: This combo ranks 615th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 16.5% of all systems tested in Control.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, as evidenced by the game's performance metrics. The GPU's Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process, provides the computational power necessary to drive high frame rates at 4K. With 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the card has substantial raw throughput for pixel and texture processing, which is directly reflected in its ability to maintain high average frame rates across all tested resolutions.

The GPU's memory subsystem plays a critical role in high-resolution performance. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is particularly important for Control, which features complex textures and effects that can consume significant memory bandwidth. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, where memory pressure is highest, the combo maintains an average of 63 FPS, indicating that the memory configuration is not a limiting factor.

Clock speeds also contribute to the observed results. The GPU's base clock of 2310 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz allow for high sustained performance. The pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s quantify the card's ability to fill the screen with detailed imagery, which is evident in the smooth frame rates at 1440p, where the average never drops below 94 FPS even at the Ultra preset. The GPU's FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS provides the compute headroom for the game's physics and particle effects, ensuring that the CPU's workload is not exacerbated by GPU-side bottlenecks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates a wide performance envelope. The Low preset produces an average of 177 FPS, which is the maximum recorded for this configuration. The Medium preset yields 156 FPS, with a minimum of 133 FPS and a maximum of 179 FPS. High settings average 143 FPS, while Ultra settings bring the average down to 124 FPS. This resolution shows that the RTX 4070 Ti is largely unconstrained, with even the Ultra preset providing a frame rate well in excess of what most displays can refresh.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 161 FPS, while Medium averages 121 FPS, with a minimum of 103 FPS and a maximum of 140 FPS. High settings average 108 FPS, and Ultra settings average 94 FPS. The minimum frame rate of 103 FPS at Medium settings is notable, as it indicates that even in demanding scenes, the combo stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become more apparent. The Low preset averages 115 FPS, which is still a very playable figure. Medium settings average 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 FPS and a maximum of 94 FPS. High settings average 73 FPS, and Ultra settings average 63 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 45% performance reduction, from 115 FPS to 63 FPS. Even at the lowest point, the average frame rate is on par with the 60 FPS standard, making 4K gaming a viable option across all tested presets, though the Ultra preset leaves the least headroom for fluctuations in demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 615 out of 3720 tested configurations places it in the 83rd percentile of all systems benchmarked in Control. This is a strong showing, indicating that this specific pairing of a mid-range 4000-series CPU with a high-end 40-series GPU is well-suited for this title. The GPU's percentile rank of 84 among all tested GPUs confirms its high-end status, while the CPU's percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs shows it is a capable, if not top-tier, processor.

The GPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score provide context for its performance class. The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795, which is 0.8% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.3% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT. It is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 1.7% higher than the Intel Arc A730M. These small percentage differences suggest that the RTX 4070 Ti is performance-competitive with a range of other high-end cards, though its specific strengths in Control are what drive the excellent in-game results.

The CPU's nearest rivals show a similar pattern of close performance. The Ryzen 5 4600G's average benchmark score of 17507 is nearly identical to its competitors, with delta percentages ranging from -0.8 to +0.6. This indicates that the CPU is in a tightly contested performance bracket, and its selection is unlikely to be the deciding factor in frame rate outcomes. The combo's high rank is therefore attributable to the GPU's robust performance in Control, which allows the system to excel despite having a mid-range processor.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing the highest possible frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers an average of 177 FPS. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. A more balanced approach is the Medium preset, which at 1080p yields an average of 156 FPS, only 12% lower than Low, while providing a significant improvement in graphical quality. The Medium preset also has a documented minimum frame rate of 133 FPS, ensuring a consistent experience.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice for a smooth and visually appealing experience. The average of 121 FPS, with a minimum of 103 FPS, provides a substantial margin over the 60 FPS standard, allowing for smooth gameplay even in intense action sequences. The High preset at 1440p, averaging 108 FPS, is also an excellent option for those who prefer higher visual quality, as it maintains a comfortable frame rate.

For 4K gaming, the High preset offers the best combination of performance and visual quality. The average of 73 FPS is well above the 60 FPS target, providing a fluid experience. The Ultra preset, while averaging 63 FPS, is playable but leaves less room for frame rate drops in demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 4K, averaging 82 FPS, is a viable alternative for players who want higher frame rates without sacrificing too much visual detail. Based on the measured data, the High preset at 4K is the optimal choice for a premium experience, while Medium provides a safer margin for consistent performance.