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How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 lands at rank 1444 out of 1733 tested combinations in Minimum. That places this pairing in the lower 17% of all tested systems, a position that suggests meaningful limitations for a third-person shooter from 2014. The data indicates this is not a high-end configuration by any stretch, but the rank alone doesn't tell the full story of where bottlenecks emerge.

The GPU sits at the 51st percentile among all graphics cards, which is remarkably close to the median. Its average benchmark score of 12331 places it just 0.7% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K4200 and 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M. The GTX 1070 is essentially in a dead heat with those rivals, with deltaPct values of 0.7, -1.3, -1.4, and -1.7 against its four nearest competitors. This clustering suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor in many scenarios, as it cannot pull far ahead of older or lower-tier options.

Meanwhile, the CPU ranks at the 75th percentile among all processors, a much stronger position. The Ryzen 5 4600G's average benchmark score of 17489 puts it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12450H and 1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-13100F. This asymmetry — a mid-pack GPU with a solidly upper-tier CPU — shapes every measured frame rate in the data. The combo rank of 1444 reflects this imbalance, where the graphics card drags down what the processor could otherwise deliver.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 brings 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1506 MHz boosts to 1683 MHz, and the memory runs at 2002 MHz with 8 Gbps effective speed. These specifications define the GPU's ceiling in Minimum, and the measured FPS numbers show that ceiling being hit hard at higher resolutions.

At 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS collapses to 26.3, which is barely playable. The GPU's 1920 shading units and 64 ROPs are simply overwhelmed by the pixel count at 3840x2160. Even at 1080p Ultra, the average of 69.3 FPS shows the card working diligently, but the jump from Medium to Ultra at every resolution costs roughly 30-40% performance. The GTX 1070's 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 202.0 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for 1080p gaming but struggle to maintain high frame rates as resolution scales up.

The GPU's 51st percentile ranking versus all GPUs reinforces its position as a middle-of-the-road part. It matches closely with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER, which trails by just 1.4% in average score. The 1070's 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for this game's textures, but the raw compute throughput limits how many pixels it can push per second. The measured data shows the GPU becoming the primary constraint at 1440p and 4K, where even Low settings at 4K only reach 46.7 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provides 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosting to 4.20 GHz. This Zen 2 architecture part, built on TSMC's 7 nm process, delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919. The 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth give the CPU enough headroom to feed the GTX 1070 in most scenarios.

The CPU's 75th percentile ranking means it outperforms three-quarters of all processors in the database. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores within 0% delta, essentially identical performance. The Intel Core i5-12450H sits 0.1% behind, and the Intel Core i3-14100T trails by 0.8%. This places the 4600G in a competitive tier where it can handle modern game logic without breaking a sweat.

In Minimum, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low, where the average FPS reaches 139.2. That number suggests the processor can push well beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p (139.2 vs 69.3) reflects GPU-bound scaling rather than CPU limitation. The 4600G's PassMark single-thread score of 2653 and multi-thread score of 15992 indicate it has ample processing power for a 2014 title, which likely does not utilize all 12 threads efficiently.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 139.2 FPS on Low, 108 FPS on Medium, 92.1 FPS on High, and 69.3 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a smooth degradation as settings increase, with each step up costing roughly 15-25% performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 92.6 FPS on Low, 66.4 FPS on Medium, 59.1 FPS on High, and 43.5 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results demonstrate the GPU starting to struggle, particularly at Ultra where the frame rate falls below 45 FPS. The relative drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant: Low goes from 139.2 to 92.6 (a 33.5% decrease), while Ultra goes from 69.3 to 43.5 (a 37.2% decrease).

At 3840x2160, the numbers become marginal for smooth gameplay. Low averages 46.7 FPS, Medium drops to 37.4 FPS, High falls to 31.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26.3 FPS. These 4K figures are below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth, and even the best case at Low is barely playable. The data shows a clear ceiling: this combo is viable for 1080p at most settings, acceptable at 1440p on lower presets, and only marginal at 4K on the lowest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K tells a story of GPU-bound scaling. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 139.2 at 1080p to 92.6 at 1440p to 46.7 at 4K. That represents a 33.5% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 49.6% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is roughly proportional to pixel count — 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p — which indicates the GPU is the primary limiter.

At Ultra settings, the pattern holds: 69.3 FPS at 1080p, 43.5 FPS at 1440p, and 26.3 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 37.2% and 39.5% respectively. This consistent scaling across settings suggests that the GTX 1070's compute resources are being saturated by pixel throughput rather than by any specific setting. The CPU's 75th percentile ranking means it is unlikely to bottleneck at any resolution; the data points to the GPU as the definitive constraint.

The implication is that players wanting higher frame rates should prioritize resolution reduction over setting adjustments. Dropping from 4K Ultra to 4K Low yields a 77.6% improvement (from 26.3 to 46.7 FPS), but dropping from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra yields only a 65.4% improvement (from 26.3 to 43.5 FPS). The most effective strategy is to lower resolution first, then adjust settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, Medium offers 108 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality. High delivers 92.1 FPS and is also viable, but Ultra's 69.3 FPS is the minimum recommended for smooth play. Low at 139.2 FPS is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the choice narrows. Low at 92.6 FPS is the only preset that clears 90 FPS, while Medium at 66.4 FPS still offers smooth gameplay. High at 59.1 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 43.5 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold. For 1440p, Medium provides the best balance, offering 66.4 FPS without the visual penalty of Low settings.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests avoiding this resolution for serious play. Low at 46.7 FPS is the only option above 40 FPS, and Medium at 37.4 FPS is playable but not smooth. High and Ultra at 31.2 and 26.3 FPS respectively are below playable thresholds for a third-person shooter. The recommendation is to use 1080p Medium for the best experience, or 1440p Medium if a higher resolution is preferred, accepting the lower 66.4 FPS average.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, the measured data shows 108 FPS at Medium, 92.1 FPS at High, and 69.3 FPS at Ultra settings at 1920x1080. Even the most demanding preset exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 12331 is 0.7% ahead of the Quadro K4200 and 1.3% behind the GTX 880M. It sits at the 51st percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: Medium at 2560x1440 delivers 66.4 FPS, which is the highest frame rate above 60 FPS at that resolution. Low reaches 92.6 FPS but sacrifices visual quality.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming?

A: Barely. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 46.7 FPS, Medium drops to 37.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26.3 FPS. These are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting component. The Ryzen 5 4600G ranks at the 75th percentile among CPUs, while the GTX 1070 ranks at the 51st percentile among GPUs. The FPS scaling with resolution confirms GPU-bound performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its CPU rivals?

A: The 4600G's average score of 17489 is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12450H and 1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-13100F. It matches the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE almost exactly with a 0% delta.