Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a severely GPU-limited combination for Control. The recorded data shows this system fails to reach the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. The Arc B370, which ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs in the database, is the primary bottleneck. While the Ryzen 5 7600 is a capable mid-range CPU (78th percentile), the integrated-class graphics solution cannot keep pace with the demands of this 2019 action-adventure title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are uniformly poor. The highest average frame rate recorded is 30 FPS at Low settings. Medium settings drop to 21 FPS average, with a minimum of 18 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. High settings yield 19 FPS average, and Ultra is the slowest at 17 FPS average. No 4K configuration comes close to the 60 FPS target, and even the best case (Low) delivers only half of the required frame rate.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation improves marginally but remains far from playable. Low settings produce an average of 45 FPS. Medium settings average 32 FPS, with a range of 27 FPS minimum to 37 FPS maximum. High settings average 28 FPS, while Ultra averages 25 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 20 FPS, showing that graphical presets have a substantial impact, but even the lowest preset falls 15 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best results appear. Low settings achieve an average of 59 FPS, which is 1 FPS below the playable threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. The data indicates that 1080p Low is the only configuration that nearly reaches 60 FPS, but it still does not clear the bar. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 27 FPS, demonstrating that preset selection is critical for this hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results clearly indicate that the Intel Arc B370 is the dominant constraint. The GPU's average benchmark score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile, and its nearest rivals include legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570. This is an integrated graphics solution with a 25 W TDP, and its performance profile is entirely insufficient for a game like Control.

The CPU, on the other hand, is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 12,735 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,852 in single-core, with a 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-11900KF and the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, show that it is competitive with older high-end desktop and mobile parts. In this game, the CPU has ample headroom; the frame rates are dictated by the GPU's rendering capability.

The scaling between resolutions confirms this. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings drops the average from 37 FPS to 28 FPS, a 24% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K at High settings drops the average from 28 FPS to 19 FPS, a further 32% reduction. This steep decline with increasing resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Similarly, the preset scaling at 1080p, from 59 FPS at Low to 32 FPS at Ultra, shows that the GPU is overwhelmed by the graphical workload, not the processor.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370's recorded data places it alongside several legacy components. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% slower, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% slower, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% slower. The AMD FirePro M2000 is 1.4% faster. Any of these would behave nearly identically in Control, meaning all of them would fail to hit 60 FPS at any resolution or preset. Users familiar with the performance of these older cards can expect the same experience from the Arc B370.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 7600's nearest rivals are closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 0.3% lower, the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 0.5% higher. These differences are negligible in gaming workloads. If the GPU were not the limiting factor, swapping the Ryzen 5 7600 for any of these CPUs would produce essentially the same frame rates in Control. The database shows that the CPU is not a meaningful variable here; the GPU is the sole determinant of playability.

The Verdict

This PC cannot run Control at 60 FPS. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: no playable settings exist at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the best recorded result is 59 FPS at 1080p Low. Even that falls short by a single frame per second.

At 4K, the best possible outcome is 30 FPS at Low settings, which is half the required frame rate. At 1440p, Low settings deliver 45 FPS, which is playable in a loose sense but does not meet the stated threshold. At 1080p, Low settings deliver 59 FPS, missing the target by 1 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p average 42 FPS, and High and Ultra are 37 FPS and 32 FPS respectively.

The data suggests that this combo is fundamentally mismatched for Control. The Ryzen 5 7600 is a modern desktop processor with strong multi-threaded and single-threaded scores, but the Arc B370 is an integrated GPU with a 25 W TDP. The GPU simply does not have the raw fill rate or shading power to render this game at a smooth frame rate. Users seeking 60 FPS in Control would need to either lower the resolution below 1080p, which was not tested, or replace the graphics solution entirely.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded average FPS at 1080p High is 37, which is 23 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo can achieve in Control?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 59 at 1080p Low settings. This is 1 FPS short of the 60 FPS target.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7600 ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Frame rates drop steeply as resolution increases, indicating GPU-bound performance.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 is 0.2% slower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, 0.5% slower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770, and 0.7% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M. It is 1.4% faster than the AMD FirePro M2000.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7600 have enough processing power for Control?

A: Yes. The CPU scores 12,735 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,852 in single-core. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-11900KF, is only 0.4% faster in average benchmark score. The CPU is not the bottleneck.

Q: Is there any resolution and preset combination that reaches 60 FPS?

A: No. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080. The closest result is 1080p Low at 59 FPS average.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3436 out of 3720 tested combos in the database for Control. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems. The ranking reflects the severe imbalance between the CPU and GPU. The processor is a modern, high-performing part, but the graphics solution is an integrated component that performs like a legacy discrete card from over a decade ago.

The data shows that nearly every other combination in the database performs better. The 5th percentile GPU ranking drags the entire combo down, despite the CPU's 78th percentile standing. For context, the GPU's nearest rivals are all from the ATI Radeon HD 5000 and 7000 series, which are obsolete in modern gaming. The combo's position in the database is a direct result of this GPU limitation, not a reflection of the CPU's capabilities.

Users considering this configuration for Control should note that the recorded data offers no path to 60 FPS. The best case scenario is 59 FPS at 1080p Low, which is below the playable threshold. This rank, 3436 out of 3720, is a clear indicator that this system is not suited for this game at any playable setting.