Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a performance profile that is heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection in Control. Measured data shows a clear ceiling at 4K, a comfortable 60+ FPS zone at 1440p with adjusted settings, and full playability across all presets at 1080p. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, ranking, and component roles based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions and settings, with no min or max FPS values recorded—only averages. At 1920x1080, the combo is never constrained, starting with 115 FPS on Low and remaining above the 60 FPS playable threshold even at Ultra settings. The exact average FPS values at 1080p are: 115 (Low), 83.2 (Medium), 74.8 (High), and 64 (Ultra). This represents a 51 FPS difference between the lowest and highest preset, indicating that Ultra still leaves headroom but increasingly taxes the system.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drop is significant but manageable. The average FPS values are: 83.9 (Low), 63.4 (Medium), 57 (High), and 45.6 (Ultra). The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is approximately 31 FPS, while at Ultra the drop is about 18.4 FPS. Crucially, the 1440p Medium preset sits just above the 60 FPS threshold at 63.4 FPS, while High falls below it at 57 FPS. This 6.4 FPS gap between Medium and High at 1440p shows a steep scaling curve, where the GPU's workload increases disproportionately with each preset step.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The average FPS values are: 59.3 (Low), 42.9 (Medium), 37.3 (High), and 32.4 (Ultra). Low settings nearly hit the 60 FPS mark but miss it by 0.7 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium at 4K causes a 16.4 FPS drop, which is the largest single-preset delta across all resolutions. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 4.9 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase. Overall, the data indicates that 4K is only viable for this combo if the user accepts Low settings and a frame rate just below the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2748 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, suggesting that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is also far from the bottom. The percentile data for the individual components provides context: the CPU ranks in the 74th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The combo rank being lower than either individual percentile indicates that the pairing does not synergize as well as its components alone might suggest, likely due to the GPU becoming a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The rank of 2748 out of 3720 means that roughly 26% of tested combos perform worse, while 74% perform better. This is a notable discrepancy from the CPU's 74th percentile standing, which suggests that the Arc B580 is the limiting factor in this pairing. The data does not provide specific scores for the combo itself, only the rank, so a direct comparison to other combos is limited. However, the individual component benchmarks show the CPU achieving an average score of 20468, while the GPU averages 23021, indicating that the GPU is numerically stronger in synthetic tests but may not translate that advantage into Control specifically.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 maintains an average FPS of 64, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 57, which falls 3 FPS short of the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset is the highest that clears it, with an average of 63.4 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the best average FPS recorded is 59.3 on Low settings, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. No settings preset at 4K reaches 60 FPS, making this resolution unplayable by the defined standard.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 2748 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the lower tier, with only about 26% of tested combos performing worse.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 51 FPS, with Low averaging 115 FPS and Ultra averaging 64 FPS. This shows that Ultra settings cost nearly half the frame rate of Low at 1080p.

Q: Does the GPU or CPU have a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 5600) has a 74th percentile rank among all CPUs, while the GPU (Intel Arc B580) has a 68th percentile rank among all GPUs. The CPU is comparatively stronger in synthetic benchmarks.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Control, but the playable experience is contingent on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the verdict is definitive: all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 64 FPS. This is the only resolution where the full range of settings is accessible without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is conditional. The playable settings are limited to Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option at 63.4 FPS. High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 57 and 45.6 respectively. Users targeting 1440p must sacrifice visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay, but the Medium preset offers a solid balance.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is negative. No settings preset reaches 60 FPS, with the closest being Low at 59.3 FPS. The combo is not viable for 4K gaming under the playable threshold, and users should avoid this resolution unless they are willing to accept frame rates in the 30-40 FPS range at medium-to-high settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor in this pairing. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a strong foundation, but the Arc B580's performance limits become apparent as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU, as evidenced by the 115 FPS on Low settings. However, the GPU's workload scales more steeply with resolution than the CPU's, causing the FPS drops at 1440p and 4K.

The data shows that the FPS penalty for moving from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 27-36% depending on the preset, while moving from 1440p to 4K incurs a 30-44% penalty. This indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck in both transitions. The CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions and settings, where it can push higher frame rates, but its influence wanes as the GPU becomes saturated. For example, at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 115 FPS, but at 4K Low, it only reaches 59.3 FPS—a 48% reduction that is almost entirely attributable to GPU load.

Preset scaling further confirms the GPU's dominance. At each resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra is substantial: 51 FPS at 1080p, 38.3 FPS at 1440p, and 26.9 FPS at 4K. The diminishing returns at higher resolutions suggest that the GPU is already near its limit, and increasing settings has a smaller absolute impact. The CPU, by contrast, does not show a corresponding scaling issue, as its benchmark scores are consistent across synthetic tests.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users targeting 60 FPS, the optimal settings are determined by the highest preset that maintains this threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 64 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold by 4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option, averaging 63.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS, and it offers a reasonable balance between visual fidelity and performance. High settings fall short at 57 FPS, so Medium is the recommended choice.

At 3840x2160, there is no best settings option, as no preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows no playable settings at this resolution, and users should either lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance. The closest option, Low, averages 59.3 FPS, but it still does not meet the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how other hardware might behave in this pairing. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, the closest benchmarks are the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with an average score of 20454 (0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 (0.2% difference), the AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422 (0.2% difference), and the AMD EPYC 7713 at 20363 (0.5% difference). These CPUs would likely produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control, meaning the GPU would remain the limiting factor.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP with an average score of 23061 (-0.2% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 22895 (0.6% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 at 23172 (-0.7% difference), and the NVIDIA P106-100 at 23249 (-1% difference). The RTX 3080 and RX 580 2048SP are essentially within 1% of the Arc B580's average benchmark score, suggesting they would deliver very similar frame rates in Control. The RTX 2080 is slightly lower, but still within a margin that would not produce a noticeable difference in gameplay.

These alternatives indicate that swapping the CPU or GPU to one of these near-identical performers would not materially change the verdict. The combination would still face the same resolution and preset limitations, with 1080p being fully playable, 1440p requiring Medium settings, and 4K being unplayable. The data does not include measured FPS for these alternative pairings, but the benchmark scores suggest parity within a few percentage points.