Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable experience in Control only at 1080p and 1440p with specific settings, while 4K remains out of reach. The recorded data shows that this combination is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can maintain above 60 FPS at High settings, but it cannot handle Ultra settings at any resolution without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this CPU/GPU combination in Control show a clear pattern of performance scaling with resolution and preset levels. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 101 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all configurations. Medium settings follow with an average of 71 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. High settings yield 63 FPS on average, while Ultra drops to 55 FPS. This means that at 1080p, the system can comfortably exceed the 60 FPS threshold on Low, Medium, and High presets, but falls slightly short on Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drop is significant. Low settings average 76 FPS, which remains above the playable threshold. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, indicating noticeable frame dips during intense scenes. High settings drop to 48 FPS, and Ultra falls further to 42 FPS. At this resolution, only the Low preset maintains a consistent 60 FPS or higher.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 51 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Medium settings average 36 FPS, with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra drops to 28 FPS. None of the 4K configurations reach the 60 FPS mark, making 4K unplayable for this hardware combination.

The data indicates that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 46 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 34 FPS, and at 4K, it shrinks to 23 FPS. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, reducing the impact of graphical settings on overall performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 63, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 2560x1440, producing an average of 76 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 51 on Low settings, which does not meet the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets at this resolution average between 28 and 36 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1080p?

A: Ultra at 1920x1080 averages 55 FPS, which is below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. It is the only preset at 1080p that fails to reach this mark.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average is 101 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the Medium preset at 1080p stay above 60 FPS consistently?

A: Yes. Medium at 1920x1080 averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, so it remains above the threshold throughout.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals the division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and the Intel Arc B570 in Control. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU effectively, allowing the graphics card to push high frame rates. The 101 FPS average on Low settings at 1080p indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution, as lowering graphical demands yields a substantial frame rate increase.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU workload grows significantly, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The 76 FPS average on Low at 1440p versus 101 FPS at 1080p on the same preset shows a 25% reduction in performance, which is consistent with the increased pixel count taxing the GPU. The CPU's role becomes less prominent here, as the GPU is now the bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily strained across all settings. The maximum average of 51 FPS on Low indicates that even minimal graphical settings cannot overcome the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K. The CPU's contribution is minimal at this resolution, as the Intel Arc B570 cannot keep up with the demand. The narrowing gap between Low and Ultra settings at higher resolutions further confirms this: the GPU is saturated, and changing presets has less impact on overall performance.

The recorded data shows that the Ryzen 5 3600 is sufficient to avoid CPU bottlenecking at 1080p and 1440p. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz provides adequate processing power for this title. At 4K, however, no amount of CPU performance can compensate for the GPU's limitations, making the graphics card the definitive limiting factor at that resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 in the database include the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 0.2% higher in average benchmark performance, and the Intel Core i5-11400, which scores 0.2% lower. The AMD EPYC 7573X and AMD EPYC 7742 also fall within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 3600's average score. These processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control at all tested resolutions, as the performance deltas are negligible.

For the Intel Arc B570, the closest GPU rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 0.1% higher, and the Intel Arc A750, which scores 0.1% lower. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 0.4% higher, while the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 0.5% lower. These graphics cards would produce very similar results in Control, with differences of less than 1% in overall benchmark performance translating to negligible FPS variations in actual gameplay.

Users considering alternatives to this specific combination can expect similar performance from systems featuring any of these rival components. A build with the Intel Core i5-11400 and Intel Arc A750, for instance, would closely mirror the results recorded here, with the same playable settings at each resolution. The same applies to a configuration using the Intel Core i7-1260P with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, though the latter is a mobile part and would require appropriate system integration.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher is High, which records 63 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold with 71 FPS, and Low achieves 101 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while staying playable. Ultra at 55 FPS is not recommended, as it falls below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 76 FPS. Medium drops to 54 FPS, High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS, none of which are playable by the 60 FPS standard. Users at this resolution must accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. Low comes closest with 51 FPS, followed by Medium at 36 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 28 FPS. The verdict data confirms that 4K has no playable settings for this hardware combination, so no best setting is identified for this resolution.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and Intel Arc B570 can run Control, but the playable configurations are limited to specific resolution and preset combinations. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on High, Medium, and Low settings, with High being the best visual option at 63 FPS. Ultra at 55 FPS is not playable. At 2560x1440, only Low settings achieve playable performance, averaging 76 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets at this resolution all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 54, 48, and 42 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot deliver a playable experience on any preset. The highest average is 51 FPS on Low, which still misses the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 40 FPS, making 4K unplayable for this combination. The overall rank of this CPU/GPU pair in the database is 2995 out of 3720 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the lower half of tested systems. For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p with modest settings, this hardware is adequate, but those seeking 4K or maximum visual fidelity will need more powerful components.