Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable experience in Control at 1080p and 1440p, but the data clearly indicates that 4K is beyond this pairing's reach. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on High settings, while at 2560x1440, only Low settings maintain that pace. The measured frame rates show a consistent scaling pattern where resolution increases rapidly outpace the GPU's capabilities, making the Ryzen 5 5600GT's CPU performance largely secondary to the Arc B570's rendering limits at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: High settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 63 FPS, which is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution. Medium settings also remain playable at 71 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 55 FPS.

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 2560x1440?*

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which yield an average of 76 FPS. Medium settings at 1440p fall to 54 FPS average, below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and High settings drop further to 48 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the Intel Arc B570 and Ryzen 5 5600GT?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 51 FPS average, while Medium drops to 36 FPS and High to 32 FPS. No settings preset at 4K achieves the 60 FPS target, so the verdict lists no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested system configurations in this game?

A: The combination ranks 2995th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of the database. This rank reflects its limitations at higher resolutions, despite being fully playable at 1080p.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at playable settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum FPS is 61 and maximum is 82, showing a tight 21 FPS spread. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range widens to 46-62 FPS, indicating more noticeable frame pacing variability when approaching the GPU's limits.

Q: Which component is more stressed during gameplay — the CPU or GPU?

A: Based on the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p and 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor. Dropping from 1080p High (63 FPS) to 1440p High (48 FPS) represents a 24% performance loss, a pattern characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios rather than CPU constraints.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B570. At 1920x1080, the CPU's six cores and twelve threads provide sufficient headroom, as evidenced by the 101 FPS average on Low settings — a figure that suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 indicate a processor capable of feeding the GPU adequately at mainstream resolutions.

However, the GPU's role becomes dominant as resolution increases. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are tested severely at 4K, where the average FPS collapses to 51 on Low and 28 on Ultra. This represents a 45% drop from 1080p Low (101 FPS) to 4K Low (51 FPS), a scaling pattern that points directly at the GPU's pixel throughput and memory subsystem as the limiting factor. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient for 4K rendering in Control.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a more moderate decline, with High settings falling from 63 to 48 FPS — a 24% reduction. This intermediate step confirms that the GPU remains the constraint, but the CPU's role is not entirely negligible. At 1440p Ultra (42 FPS), the system approaches a zone where both components are heavily loaded, yet the frame rate still scales predictably with GPU workload rather than showing CPU-related stalling.

The measured data does not include CPU-specific frame times, but the consistent scaling across presets at each resolution indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600GT maintains adequate performance. At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS of 61 stays above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting the CPU can sustain frame delivery even when the GPU is working near its capacity. The Intel Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 2304 shading units define the ceiling, and the CPU's 16 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to avoid becoming the primary limiter.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Arc B570's nearest rival, based on average benchmark scores, is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 versus the Arc B570's 20556 — a mere 0.1% difference. This means a system with the RTX 3070 Mobile would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control across all resolutions and presets. The Intel Arc A750 is similarly close, with an average score of 20582, just 0.1% below the Arc B570, making it an equivalent performer for this game. Two additional rivals — the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% higher) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, 0.5% lower) — also fall within a negligible performance band, though the Quadro M4000M is a workstation part unlikely to be paired with a consumer CPU.

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 5600GT's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12490F, which scores 20802 versus the 5600GT's 20733 average — a 0.3% difference. The Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, 0.4% higher) and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826, 0.4% higher) are also statistically identical in overall CPU benchmarks. The AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, 0.5% higher) rounds out the list, though its server-class design makes it an unlikely alternative for a gaming build.

For users considering alternatives, swapping the Ryzen 5 5600GT for any of these CPUs would change Control performance by less than 1% in synthetic benchmarks, meaning the measured FPS values would remain effectively unchanged. Similarly, replacing the Arc B570 with an RTX 3070 Mobile or Arc A750 would keep frame rates within a fraction of a percent, so the 1080p High (63 FPS) and 1440p Low (76 FPS) results would hold. The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a well-populated performance tier, and adjacent hardware choices would not alter the verdict for Control.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2995th out of 3720 tested system configurations in Control. This places it in the 20th percentile of all tested combos, meaning roughly 80% of tested systems deliver higher frame rates. The rank is consistent with the measured performance: the system handles 1080p comfortably but struggles at 1440p and fails at 4K, which aligns with a mid-range GPU paired with a mid-range CPU.

The rank reflects the Arc B570's position in the GPU hierarchy, where its 65th percentile among all GPUs indicates it outperforms about two-thirds of tested graphics cards. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's 74th percentile among CPUs is higher, reinforcing that the GPU is the constraining component. The combo's overall rank of 2995 is pulled downward by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, even though the CPU is relatively stronger.

In practical terms, this rank means the system is better suited for 1080p gaming than for higher-resolution play. The 63 FPS at 1080p High is respectable, but the 42 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 28 FPS at 4K Ultra place the combo firmly in the lower third of the database for demanding titles. The rank also suggests that users with 1440p or 4K displays would need to lower settings significantly to achieve playable frame rates, as the data confirms.

The Verdict

The verdict data is unambiguous: this PC can run Control at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, but not at 3840x2160. At 1080p, the playable settings list includes High (63 FPS), Medium (71 FPS), and Low (101 FPS), with High being the best visual quality that maintains at least 60 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings (76 FPS) clear the threshold, while Medium (54 FPS), High (48 FPS), and Ultra (42 FPS) all fall short. At 4K, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS — the closest is Low at 51 FPS, which is still below the playable threshold.

For users targeting a 60 FPS experience, 1080p is the sweet spot, offering the full range of quality settings down to Medium without dropping below the threshold. At 1440p, the system requires a significant compromise to Low settings, which may be acceptable for action-adventure gameplay but sacrifices visual fidelity. The 4K verdict is a clear "no" — even the lowest settings cannot sustain 60 FPS, and the average of 51 FPS at Low would likely result in noticeable stutter during intense combat sequences.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p displays or for users willing to accept 1440p at reduced quality. The 63 FPS at 1080p High provides a stable baseline, and the 71 FPS at Medium offers a slight performance buffer. For 1440p users, the 76 FPS at Low is technically playable, but the jump to Medium (54 FPS) is a 29% drop that pushes the experience below the 60 FPS target.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 63 FPS. This represents the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution, though Medium (71 FPS) provides a more comfortable margin above the threshold. The 63 FPS average on High means occasional dips below 60 are likely, but the average remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that meets the 60 FPS requirement is Low, delivering an average of 76 FPS. This is a substantial visual downgrade from the 1080p High experience, but it is the sole option for 1440p users who prioritize frame rate. The 76 FPS average offers enough headroom to absorb scene complexity spikes, though the minimum FPS is not recorded for this preset.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no recommended best setting. The closest option, Low at 51 FPS, falls 9 FPS short of the threshold and would require additional compromises such as resolution scaling, which is not covered in the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system produces the following average frame rates: Low settings reach 51 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 and maximum of 42, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. The Medium preset's 31 FPS minimum indicates that even the 36 FPS average is not stable, with frame times varying significantly during gameplay. The spread from 28 to 51 FPS across presets shows a 23 FPS gap between Ultra and Low, highlighting the GPU's sensitivity to quality settings at 4K.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 76 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS with a range of 46 to 62, High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 46 FPS is well below the 60 FPS target, confirming that only Low provides a consistent playable experience. The 34 FPS difference between Low (76) and Ultra (42) demonstrates that the Arc B570 can nearly double its performance by dropping from maximum to minimum quality at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the results are more favorable: Low settings average 101 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 61 and maximum of 82, High averages 63 FPS, and Ultra averages 55 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 61 FPS stays just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the safest choice for users who want a guaranteed playable experience. High's 63 FPS average is playable but with less margin, while Ultra's 55 FPS falls short. The 46 FPS spread between Low (101) and Ultra (55) shows the full range of GPU scaling at 1080p, with the 10 GB memory buffer proving sufficient at this resolution even on Ultra.