Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a playable experience in Control, but the data reveals a clear hierarchy: the system is heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, while the CPU's limitations become the primary bottleneck at 4K. The measured frames per second (FPS) across all settings and resolutions indicate that this is a 1080p and 1440p machine first, with 4K reserved for those willing to drop to lower presets.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, revealing a system that is pushed to its limits by the higher pixel counts. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 141.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 104.3 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 26%, and then plummets to 69.4 FPS at 3840x2160, a 51% drop from the 1080p baseline. This pattern indicates that the RTX 4060's rendering throughput, not the CPU, is the limiting factor when settings are low.

The scaling is even more dramatic at Ultra settings, where the average FPS drops from 77.3 at 1080p to 59.9 at 1440p (a 22.5% decrease) and then to 36.7 FPS at 4K (a 52.5% decrease from 1080p). The fact that the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is similar to the drop from 1080p to 1440p suggests a linear relationship between pixel count and workload, characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. However, the absolute numbers tell a different story at 4K: the gap between Low (69.4 FPS) and Ultra (36.7 FPS) is a massive 47%, which is far larger than the 45% gap seen at 1080p. This widening gap at 4K indicates that the CPU is starting to struggle, unable to feed the GPU enough data to maintain higher frame rates as the graphical load increases.

In practical terms, the 1080p results offer headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors, with Low and Medium settings exceeding 100 FPS. At 1440p, High settings deliver 64.6 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for competitive play. At 4K, only the Low preset achieves a smooth 60+ FPS (69.4 FPS), while Medium (50 FPS) and High (42.4 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. The data shows that this memory configuration is sufficient for Control at 1080p and 1440p, where the GPU can maintain high frame rates, but it becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is not explicitly tested in the FPS data, but the steep performance degradation at 4K Ultra (36.7 FPS) suggests that the GPU is running out of memory bandwidth or capacity, forcing the engine to manage assets less efficiently.

The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and base clock of 1830 MHz contribute to its raw compute power, which is evident in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302. This score positions the GPU in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, making it a mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (0.6% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (0.7% faster), the Intel Arc B580 (0.7% slower), and the AMD Radeon 760M (0.8% slower). This clustering shows that the RTX 4060 is in a tight performance band, and the measured FPS in Control reflects this: it is capable of high frame rates at lower resolutions but lacks the headroom for 4K Ultra.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are directly relevant to Control's visual effects, which rely heavily on particle effects and dynamic lighting. The data shows that at 1080p Medium, the system achieves 102.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU can handle these effects efficiently. However, at 4K, the same settings yield only 50 FPS, a 51% reduction, which is consistent with the GPU being the bottleneck due to the increased pixel shader workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture, provides a solid foundation for gaming, but its integrated graphics and 65W TDP suggest it is not a high-end gaming chip. The CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and base clock of 3.90 GHz are competitive, and its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16758 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11600H (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-11800H (0.2% slower), the AMD EPYC 7713P (0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (0.3% faster). This tight clustering indicates that the 5600G is a capable mid-range CPU.

In Control, the CPU's role becomes apparent when analyzing the frame rate scaling. At 1080p, the difference between Low (141.6 FPS) and Ultra (77.3 FPS) is 64.3 FPS, which is a 45% reduction. If the CPU were the bottleneck, this gap would be smaller, as the CPU would cap the maximum frame rate. Instead, the large gap indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at 1080p. However, at 4K, the gap between Low (69.4 FPS) and Ultra (36.7 FPS) is 32.7 FPS, a 47% reduction. The fact that the absolute FPS at 4K Low (69.4 FPS) is lower than the 1080p Ultra (77.3 FPS) suggests that the CPU is unable to maintain its maximum frame rate when the GPU is under heavy load, indicating a shift towards CPU limitation.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for Control, but the data shows that the processor cannot keep up with the GPU at 4K. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5451 and single-thread score of 872 indicate that the CPU has moderate multi-threading capability, which is sufficient for Control's engine, but the 4K results suggest that the CPU's single-thread performance is a limiting factor when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 141.6 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest at that resolution is 77.3 FPS on Ultra settings.

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

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows 69.4 FPS at 4K Low, which is playable, but 4K Medium drops to 50 FPS and 4K High to 42.4 FPS, which are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Arc B580?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580's score of 23021. This indicates the two GPUs are nearly identical in performance.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G is in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19983. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-11600H, scores 19949, a 0.2% difference.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 64.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target. At Ultra settings, it drops to 59.9 FPS, which is just below.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this game?

A: This combo ranks 939 out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 939 out of 1636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 57th percentile. This rank is lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest (78th for CPU, 66th for GPU), indicating that the pairing is not perfectly balanced for this game. The CPU's relatively strong benchmark scores are not fully utilized, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at lower resolutions, while at 4K, the CPU's limitations prevent the GPU from reaching its potential.

The rank of 939 suggests that there are many combos that perform better, but it also shows that this system is far from the bottom. The data indicates that the combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, but it falls behind in 4K scenarios. The 8 GB VRAM of the GPU and the CPU's 6 cores are the key limitations, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops at higher resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across all three resolutions and four settings presets.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance. Low settings yield an average of 141.6 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium settings drop to 102.4 FPS, High settings to 89.9 FPS, and Ultra settings to 77.3 FPS. All presets are playable, with even the lowest preset providing a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the system remains capable. Low settings produce 104.3 FPS, Medium settings 74.8 FPS, High settings 64.6 FPS, and Ultra settings 59.9 FPS. The drop from 1080p is significant, averaging a 26% reduction, but the system still meets the 60 FPS target for most presets.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings yield 69.4 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 50 FPS, High settings to 42.4 FPS, and Ultra settings to 36.7 FPS. The performance degradation from 1440p is severe, averaging a 38% reduction, indicating that the GPU is overwhelmed by the pixel count.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p, the High preset (89.9 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (102.4 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. For competitive play, Low (141.6 FPS) is the best option, offering a 58% increase over High at the cost of visual fidelity. Ultra (77.3 FPS) is not recommended, as the 14% FPS drop from High is not justified by the marginal visual improvements in Control.

For 1440p, the High preset (64.6 FPS) is the best balance of visuals and performance, as it barely exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Medium (74.8 FPS) is a safer choice for those who prefer a buffer, while Ultra (59.9 FPS) is borderline and may cause occasional stutters. Low (104.3 FPS) is only recommended for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors, as the visual downgrade is noticeable.

For 4K, the Low preset (69.4 FPS) is the only viable option for smooth gameplay. Medium (50 FPS) is playable but may feel less responsive, and High (42.4 FPS) and Ultra (36.7 FPS) are not recommended, as they fall below the 45 FPS threshold for acceptable playability in an action-adventure game. The data clearly shows that 4K is not this combo's strength, and users should prioritize lower resolutions for the best experience.