Minimum

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a system that scales predictably with pixel count, but with a telling pattern: the performance gap between 1080p and 1440p is far smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K. At Low settings, the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combo delivers 187 FPS at 1920x1080, drops to 121 FPS at 2560x1440, and falls to 65 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 35% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 46% reduction moving from 1440p to 4K.

This scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the system is largely CPU-limited or at least not fully GPU-bound, given the massive 187 FPS figure. The Radeon RX 9060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient at this resolution, but the Ryzen 5 4600G's six cores and 12 threads at a 4.20 GHz boost clock appear to be the limiting factor. At 1440p, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility, and at 4K, the Radeon RX 9060's 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs are clearly the bottleneck.

The High settings row tells a similar story. At 1080p, the combo achieves 120 FPS, but this falls to 78 FPS at 1440p (a 35% drop) and then to 42 FPS at 4K (a 46% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across Low and High settings suggests that the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven. When the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, the frame rate roughly halves, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at the higher resolution.

However, the Ultra settings row reveals an interesting anomaly. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 92 FPS, which drops to 59 FPS at 1440p and 32 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS is below the playable threshold for most titles, indicating that this combination is not suited for maximum quality at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra (36% reduction) is nearly identical to the Low and High settings, but the 1440p to 4K drop (46%) mirrors the other settings as well.

The data suggests that the sweet spot for this combo is somewhere between 1440p and 1080p, with 1440p Medium (92 FPS) being the highest resolution that maintains a comfortable frame rate above 90 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset (65 FPS) approaches playability, while Medium (50 FPS) and High (42 FPS) fall short of the 60 FPS target.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060, built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, is the dominant component in this pairing at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for this 2014 third-person shooter but shows limitations at 4K Ultra where the frame rate drops to 32 FPS.

The GPU's clock behavior deserves attention. The base clock of 1700 MHz, game clock of 2400 MHz, and boost clock of 2990 MHz indicate a wide operating range. The benchmark results suggest that the GPU is boosting aggressively at 1080p where thermal and power headroom allow, but at 4K the sustained load likely prevents the boost clock from being maintained, contributing to the steep performance drop.

With 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, the RX 9060 delivers a pixel rate of 191.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 334.9 GTexel/s. These specifications explain why the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K. The 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is respectable for this class, but the 128-bit memory interface caps the effective bandwidth at 288.0 GB/s, which is likely the constraint at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16014. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129, a mere 0.7% difference. This near-parity is reflected in the measured FPS results, which show the RX 9060 performing competently at 1080p and 1440p but struggling at 4K.

The Radeon RX 9060's 4 nm process node from TSMC, with 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die, gives it a transistor density of 149.2M per mm². This modern fabrication allows the high boost clock of 2990 MHz, but the 132 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU indicate that power delivery is not the primary constraint.

At 1080p, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, which launched in 2014 and does not have demanding texture requirements. However, at 4K, the memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 42 FPS result at High settings versus 65 FPS at Low settings — a 35% difference that correlates with the increased memory pressure at higher quality settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, a Zen 2 (Renoir) architecture processor on the AM4 socket, provides six cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth are modest by modern standards, but they are sufficient to keep the RX 9060 fed at 1080p.

The CPU's benchmark results show a clear pattern: single-thread performance is adequate but not exceptional, while multi-thread performance is where it excels. The 3DMark single-thread score of 726 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1919 place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482, a 0.1% difference, while the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, a 0.8% difference.

The Ryzen 5 4600G's multi-threaded capabilities are demonstrated by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and 3DMark max-threads score of 4889. These results indicate that the CPU can handle the game's threading demands at 1080p, where the 187 FPS Low setting result suggests the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 12 threads allow the game to distribute its workload effectively, though the Zen 2 architecture's relatively modest single-thread performance means that 1080p High (120 FPS) and 1440p Low (121 FPS) hit a similar ceiling.

At 4K, the CPU's role diminishes significantly. The frame rates at 4K (42 FPS High, 65 FPS Low) are clearly GPU-limited, as the CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 4863 and PassMark multithread score of 15992 are more than capable of driving higher frame rates if the GPU could keep up. The fact that 4K Low (65 FPS) is only slightly higher than 1080p Ultra (92 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at either resolution.

The CPU's integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics are irrelevant in this pairing, as the discrete RX 9060 handles all rendering. However, the 4600G's 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node from TSMC mean it runs cool and efficient, leaving thermal headroom for the GPU to boost.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for "Minimum", this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1677 out of 2939 tested combos. This places it in the 43rd percentile of all combinations tested for this game, meaning that roughly 57% of tested combos perform better.

This ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component percentiles. The CPU sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 59th percentile of all GPUs. The combination ranking lower than either individual component suggests that this particular pairing has a bottleneck or compatibility issue that prevents it from reaching the sum of its parts.

The GPU's nearest rival in the database, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, has an average score of 16129, just 0.7% higher than the RX 9060's 16014. This close margin suggests that the GPU is competitive with its direct competitors. Similarly, the CPU's nearest rivals are clustered within 0.8% of its average score, indicating that the Ryzen 5 4600G is well-positioned among its peers.

The 43rd percentile ranking in-game, combined with the 4K performance data, suggests that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 1080p, the combo ranks well above average for this game, with frame rates exceeding 120 FPS at High settings. At 4K, however, the combo falls to below-average performance, with only the Low preset achieving playable frame rates.

The data indicates that the RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are the primary limitations at 4K, while the CPU's single-thread performance is the secondary constraint at 1080p. For a game released in 2014, this combo is more than adequate for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, but it cannot handle 4K at high quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 187 FPS, which is exceptionally high for any configuration. Medium settings yield 143 FPS with a minimum of 122 and maximum of 165 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. High settings drop to 120 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 92 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 95 FPS, representing a 51% reduction in performance when maxing out all quality settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings produce 121 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 1080p High result, confirming that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p Low. Medium settings yield 92 FPS with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 106 FPS, maintaining the smooth frame pacing seen at 1080p. High settings drop to 78 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 59 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 62 FPS, a 51% reduction that mirrors the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. Low settings produce 65 FPS, which is the only playable result at this resolution. Medium settings yield 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 and maximum of 57 FPS, showing that even the minimum frame rate is below the 60 FPS target. High settings drop to 42 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 32 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 33 FPS, a 51% reduction that is consistent with the other resolutions.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: reducing settings from Ultra to Low improves performance by approximately 51% at every resolution. This suggests that the game's quality settings have a uniform impact on GPU load, regardless of resolution. The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that the frame pacing remains stable at all resolutions, with the minimum being approximately 85-88% of the average.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

For 1080p gaming, the High preset at 120 FPS provides an excellent balance of visual quality and performance. The 120 FPS result is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the visual improvement over Medium (143 FPS) is noticeable. Players with high-refresh-rate monitors may prefer Medium at 143 FPS, which offers a 19% frame rate increase over High. The Ultra preset at 92 FPS is also viable, though the 28 FPS drop from High may not justify the marginal visual improvements in a 2014 title.

For 1440p gaming, the Medium preset at 92 FPS is the best choice. The 92 FPS average with a 79 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay without significant frame drops. High settings at 78 FPS are acceptable for players who prioritize visual quality, but the 14 FPS reduction from Medium may be noticeable. The Low preset at 121 FPS is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, though the visual quality is significantly reduced. Ultra at 59 FPS is borderline, with the average just below the 60 FPS target and no minimum FPS data to confirm stability.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 65 FPS is the only viable option. Medium at 50 FPS and High at 42 FPS are below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering. Ultra at 32 FPS is not recommended for gameplay. Players who want to play at 4K should accept the reduced visual quality of the Low preset, or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p where the Medium preset provides a significantly better experience.

The overall recommendation is to play at 1440p Medium, which provides a 92 FPS average with stable frame pacing. This configuration balances visual quality, frame rate, and stability across all measured presets. For players with 1080p monitors, the High preset at 120 FPS is the best overall experience, offering near-maximum visual quality with performance headroom. The 4K resolution should be reserved for static scenes or screenshots, as the playable frame rates require Low settings that do not showcase the game's visuals effectively.