Control

Control, Remedy’s 2019 action-adventure, presents a demanding environment for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination. The measured data reveals a configuration that is consistently capable, but one where the GPU becomes the principal arbiter of performance as resolution increases. The benchmark results show a system that can deliver smooth frame rates at 1080p, yet struggles to maintain that fluidity when pushing towards 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is a steep climb for this pairing, and the data shows a clear pattern of the GPU becoming the limiting factor. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 87 FPS at 1080p to 68.7 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 43.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a dramatic reduction of roughly 50% in average FPS from the lowest to the highest resolution tested. The scaling indicates that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are being saturated by the increased pixel count, with the GPU’s rendering workload growing exponentially.

The pattern holds across all settings. At Low settings, the system sees a drop from 137.9 FPS at 1080p to 108.6 FPS at 1440p, and finally 72.3 FPS at 4K. Interestingly, the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is more severe than from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting that the memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s becomes a critical bottleneck at the higher resolution. The data implies that while the CPU has headroom to feed frames, the GPU simply cannot process them fast enough at 4K. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card's fill rate and memory subsystem are the primary constraints.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for this combination. At 1920x1080, Medium produces an average of 100.7 FPS, which is a 13.7 FPS improvement over High and a 20.6 FPS improvement over Ultra. This suggests that High and Ultra settings introduce visual effects that are disproportionately taxing on the RTX 4060, without providing a commensurate performance benefit. The jump from Medium to High costs 13.7 FPS at 1080p, while the jump from High to Ultra costs an additional 6.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 74.4 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. However, stepping up to High drops the average to 68.7 FPS, and Ultra falls to 58.3 FPS. The data suggests that Medium offers the most stable experience for competitive play, while High remains viable for those prioritizing visuals. At 4K, no preset achieves a consistent 60 FPS; High manages 43.4 FPS, Medium 52.4 FPS, and Low 72.3 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that keeps the game in a high-refresh-rate territory at 4K, but the visual compromise is significant. The benchmark results indicate that Medium at 1440p or 1080p is the most efficient way to play.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 4060 ranks at 915 out of 1636 tested combos for this game. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is a nuanced position. The percentile data for the CPU (83rd percentile) and GPU (66th percentile) suggests that the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card. This is reflected in the game's performance, where the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The combo rank implies that while this is a solid pairing, it is not an optimal one for maximizing Control’s performance.

The ranking suggests that many other combinations, likely with more powerful GPUs, achieve higher frame rates. The data shows that the CPU is not holding the system back in most scenarios, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale down with resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect similar frame rates across all resolutions. Instead, the significant drops at 4K point to a system that is well-balanced at 1080p but becomes imbalanced as the GPU workload increases. This mid-pack ranking underscores that the RTX 4060, while competent, is not a high-end card for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete matrix of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 137.9, which is a very high frame rate suitable for fast-paced action. Medium settings yield 100.7 FPS, High settings produce 87 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 80.1 FPS. All presets at 1080p are playable, but the jump from Low to Ultra represents a 42% reduction in performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop accordingly. Low settings result in 108.6 FPS, Medium in 74.4 FPS, High in 68.7 FPS, and Ultra in 58.3 FPS. The 1440p results show that Medium is the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the performance is considerably lower. Low settings achieve 72.3 FPS, Medium 52.4 FPS, High 43.4 FPS, and Ultra 40.5 FPS. The 4K data shows a clear hierarchy, with only the Low preset able to maintain a reasonable frame rate. The difference between Ultra at 1080p and Ultra at 4K is a 49.5% reduction in average FPS, highlighting the immense strain of 4K rendering.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 40.5, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Even at High settings, the average is only 43.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for high refresh rate monitors?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 137.9 FPS, and even the High preset reaches 87 FPS. This resolution is the only one where the system can consistently exceed 100 FPS across multiple presets.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 87 to 68.7, a reduction of 18.3 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is from 137.9 to 108.6, a reduction of 29.3 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The frame rates scale down significantly with resolution, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the most balanced settings preset for this system?

A: The Medium preset provides the best trade-off, delivering 100.7 FPS at 1080p and 74.4 FPS at 1440p. It avoids the significant performance penalties seen with High and Ultra settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 915th out of 1636 tested combos, placing it in the 56th percentile of tested configurations for Control.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, it provides substantial multi-threaded capability. Its benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930, indicate strong processing power. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding a modern GPU.

In Control, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. Given that frame rates drop consistently with resolution, the data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s performance is sufficient to keep up with the RTX 4060 at 1080p and 1440p. The benchmark results show that even at 4K with Low settings, the system achieves 72.3 FPS, indicating the CPU is capable of processing the game's data quickly. The processor's 83rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs further supports that it is a strong performer, likely leaving performance headroom on the table in this specific title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the key component in this analysis. With 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, it offers a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units provide the raw compute power for rendering. The GPU’s benchmarks, including a PassMark G3D score of 19545 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2302, place it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU is clearly the limiting factor in Control, particularly at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM may be insufficient for the highest texture and effect settings at 4K, leading to the significant performance drops observed. The data shows that the RTX 4060 is strong enough for smooth 1080p and 1440p gameplay on Medium to High settings, but its memory bandwidth and capacity become strained at 4K. The GPU's relative performance, being lower than the CPU's, aligns with the observed frame rate scaling. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present for ray tracing and DLSS, but the standard rasterization performance is what the measured FPS data reflects. The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process, is efficient, but the physical constraints of its memory interface limit its high-resolution performance.