Control

This combo pairs AMD’s Ryzen 5 4600G with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4090, placing it at rank 125 out of 1,636 tested combinations in Control. That top 8% placement reflects a system where the GPU dominates the workload, though the CPU’s Zen 2 architecture still keeps pace at lower resolutions. The data shows a processor that sits in the 75th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,489. Its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, Intel Core i5-12450H, Intel Core i3-14100T, and Intel Core i3-13100F—all land within roughly 1% of its score, indicating the 4600G is a mid-pack performer that neither boosts nor bottlenecks the flagship GPU in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 125 of 1,636 combos, this pairing sits comfortably in the upper tier of tested configurations for Control. The ranking reflects the RTX 4090’s overwhelming contribution, as the 4600G’s own standing among CPUs is modest—75th percentile versus all processors. The score gap between the CPU and GPU is stark: the 4090 averages 66,473 across benchmarks (91st percentile), while the 4600G averages 17,489. That disparity explains why the combo’s rank is driven almost entirely by graphics horsepower.

In CPU-bound scenarios, the 4600G’s nearest rivals show how tight the competition is. The Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE matches its average score exactly (17,482 vs. 17,489, a 0% delta), while the Core i5-12450H trails by just 0.1%. On the other side, the Core i3-14100T and Core i3-13100F lead by 0.8% and 1%, respectively. These sub-1% differences mean the 4600G’s 6-core, 12-thread layout with 8 MB of L3 cache is sufficient to feed the 4090 in most scenes, though it lacks the headroom of higher-tier CPUs for extreme frame rates.

The GPU’s own rival set tells a similar story of tight clustering. The Tesla T4 is 0.4% ahead, the Tesla P40 is 0.5% behind, and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 and Quadro P6000 are 0.9% and 1.3% off, respectively. None of these are gaming-focused cards, which underscores that the 4090 is in a class of its own for this title. The combination’s rank, therefore, is less about CPU-GPU synergy and more about raw graphics throughput.

GPU Role

The RTX 4090 brings 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. That memory subsystem is critical for Control, a game known for heavy texture streaming and physics effects. The card’s base clock runs at 2235 MHz, boosting to 2520 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These clocks allow the GPU to push pixel rates of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rates of 1,290.2 GTexel/s, which directly translate to the high frame rates seen in the measured data.

The 4090’s 16,384 shading units and 512 texture mapping units provide the compute foundation, while 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores handle ray tracing and DLSS workloads. For Control, which uses DirectX 12, the GPU’s 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures full feature compatibility. The 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than enough to saturate any modern display, and the data confirms this: even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 74.7 FPS average.

The CPU’s role is secondary but not negligible. The 4600G’s 3.70 GHz base and 4.20 GHz boost clocks, paired with 12 threads, provide enough single-thread performance for the game’s engine logic. Its 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is a potential bottleneck, but the 4090’s own frame buffer mitigates this by storing most assets locally. In practice, the GPU does the heavy lifting, and the CPU only becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions where frame rates climb past 150 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows a clear hierarchy across presets, with diminishing returns as settings increase. At 4K, the jump from Low to Medium costs 36.8 FPS (138.5 to 101.7), while High to Ultra costs only 14 FPS (88.7 to 74.7). The sweet spot is High at 4K: it delivers 88.7 FPS, which is 14 FPS below Medium but 14 FPS above Ultra, offering the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness for most players.

At 1440p, Medium provides 140.3 FPS, nearly matching High’s 133.1 while retaining better detail than Low’s 162.1. However, High is the recommended preset here because it keeps frame rates well above 120 FPS (133.1) while offering superior image quality over Medium. Ultra at 1440p drops to 111.7 FPS, which is still playable but sacrifices the high-refresh experience that this combo can deliver.

For 1080p, the story changes. Low hits 177.7 FPS, but High at 149.2 FPS is the practical choice—it’s 28.5 FPS slower than Low but provides a much richer visual presentation. Medium sits between at 154.9 FPS, while Ultra trails at 140.5 FPS. Given that even Ultra at 1080p exceeds 140 FPS, players can max out settings without worrying about frame rate dips, though High offers a small headroom boost for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo delivers a wide spread across presets. Low settings produce 138.5 FPS average, which is surprisingly high for 4K and indicates the GPU is barely stressed. Medium drops to 101.7 FPS, High to 88.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 74.7 FPS. The 63.8 FPS gap between Low and Ultra shows the game’s settings have a significant impact on GPU load, but even the worst case remains above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates climb substantially. Low reaches 162.1 FPS, Medium 140.3 FPS, High 133.1 FPS, and Ultra 111.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra narrows to 50.4 FPS, suggesting the CPU starts to play a larger role at this resolution. The 4090’s 24 GB VRAM is rarely taxed here, and the 4600G’s 12 threads handle the game’s multithreaded workload without major issues.

At 1920x1080, the combo approaches CPU limits. Low hits 177.7 FPS, Medium 154.9 FPS, High 149.2 FPS, and Ultra 140.5 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra shrinks to 37.2 FPS, indicating that the 4600G’s single-thread performance (726 in 3DMark single-thread, 1,919 in Cinebench R23 single-core) becomes a constraint. Even so, all presets clear 140 FPS, making this a strong 1080p configuration for high-refresh monitors.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo overkill for 1080p gaming in Control?*

A: Yes, the data shows 1080p Ultra still delivers 140.5 FPS average, while Low hits 177.7 FPS. The GPU’s 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are underutilized at this resolution, and the CPU begins to limit performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4090’s VRAM affect 4K performance?

A: The 24 GB GDDR6X buffer ensures no memory-related stutters even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU maintains 74.7 FPS. The 384-bit bus and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game’s textures.

Q: What’s the best preset for a 60 Hz 4K display?

A: Ultra at 74.7 FPS exceeds 60 Hz comfortably. High at 88.7 FPS offers extra headroom, while Medium at 101.7 FPS ensures no dips below 60 FPS under load.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 4600G bottleneck the RTX 4090?

A: At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread score of 726 (3DMark) limits frame rates to around 177 FPS max. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as shown by the 74.7 FPS Ultra result. The CPU’s 8 MB L3 cache and 12 threads are adequate but not optimal.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar CPU-GPU pairings?

A: The combo ranks 125th of 1,636, placing it ahead of 92% of tested setups. The GPU alone sits in the 91st percentile, while the CPU is in the 75th percentile, meaning the combination’s rank is driven by the 4090’s dominance.

*Q: Is ray tracing performance viable in Control?*

A: The 4090’s 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores support hardware ray tracing, but the measured data does not include RT-specific settings. The standard presets show the GPU can handle High at 4K (88.7 FPS), which leaves headroom for RT effects if enabled.