Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a playable experience in Control, but the margin of comfort depends heavily on resolution. Benchmark data shows this pairing handling 1080p with full visual fidelity, managing 1440p through medium settings, and falling short of the 60 FPS target at 4K across all tested presets. The measured FPS reveals a system that is capable but requires deliberate settings adjustments at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that still stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 62.4 FPS. This allows players to experience Control with maximum graphical features without dipping below the playable threshold. The High preset at 1080p provides additional headroom at 74.9 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is viable, making it the recommended choice for this resolution.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option that maintains 60 FPS, averaging exactly 63 FPS. The High preset at this resolution falls short at 53.7 FPS, meaning players must sacrifice some visual quality to achieve smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 86.4 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance between fidelity and performance, sitting just 3 FPS above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The closest option is Low at 55.8 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Medium averages 41.9 FPS, High drops to 37.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 30.6 FPS. The verdict data lists no playable settings for 4K, confirming that this combination cannot sustain 60 FPS at this resolution regardless of graphical configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 provides sufficient processing headroom. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Medium costs 35.2 FPS (from 114.9 to 79.7), while the jump from Medium to High costs 4.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 12.5 FPS. This non-linear pattern suggests the GPU becomes increasingly burdened as settings rise, but the CPU maintains frame delivery.

Moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drop across all presets is significant. At Low, the drop is 28.5 FPS (from 114.9 to 86.4); at Medium, it is 16.7 FPS (from 79.7 to 63); at High, it is 21.2 FPS (from 74.9 to 53.7); and at Ultra, it is 16.1 FPS (from 62.4 to 46.3). These reductions are proportionally larger than the pixel count increase, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

The transition from 1440p to 4K further emphasizes GPU dominance. At Low, the drop is 30.6 FPS (from 86.4 to 55.8); at Medium, it is 21.1 FPS (from 63 to 41.9); at High, it is 15.9 FPS (from 53.7 to 37.8); and at Ultra, it is 15.7 FPS (from 46.3 to 30.6). The consistent double-digit losses across every preset at 4K suggest the Arc B580’s 12 GB memory buffer and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of this resolution, while the CPU’s role diminishes.

The Ryzen 5 7600’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 999 and a passmark single-thread score of 3910, appears adequate for Control’s engine. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 32 MB shared L3 cache, likely handle the game’s physics and logic without bottlenecking the GPU at any resolution, as the FPS scaling tracks GPU load more closely than CPU capability.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows Ultra settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 62.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 1080p exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 114.9 FPS.

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

A: Medium is the best preset at 2560x1440, averaging 63 FPS. High falls below the threshold at 53.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46.3 FPS. Only Low and Medium are listed as playable settings at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 55.8 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict data lists no playable settings for 4K, with Ultra averaging only 30.6 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to an RTX 2080 in this game?

A: The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which has an average benchmark score of 22895 compared to the Arc B580’s 23021, a delta of 0.6%. This suggests the B580 performs slightly better in general benchmarks, but the in-game FPS data is specific to the Ryzen 5 7600 pairing.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at any resolution?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7600’s benchmark scores, including a cinebench r23 multicore score of 12735 and a geekbench single-core score of 2521, show strong processing capability. The consistent FPS drops when increasing resolution or settings point to GPU limitations rather than CPU constraints.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p Low settings?

A: The measured average is 114.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this combination. This preset offers the most headroom for high refresh rate displays.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control effectively at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, all presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 62.4 FPS, making it fully playable with maximum settings. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 63 FPS, which meets the playable threshold, while Low reaches 86.4 FPS; however, High and Ultra fall short at 53.7 FPS and 46.3 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, with Low being the closest at 55.8 FPS, and the verdict data confirms no playable settings at this resolution.

The combination ranks 2810 out of 3720 tested combos for this game, placing it in the lower-middle tier of performance. This ranking reflects the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions despite the CPU’s solid standing. For players targeting 1080p, this setup delivers a smooth experience with room to spare; for 1440p, it requires settings compromises; for 4K, it is not viable without significant graphical sacrifices.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance is strong across all settings. Low averages 114.9 FPS, Medium averages 79.7 FPS, High averages 74.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 62.4 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is the largest drop at 35.2 FPS, while the step from Medium to High is the smallest at 4.8 FPS. The Ultra preset remains above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a playable maximum-fidelity experience.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decline noticeably. Low averages 86.4 FPS, Medium averages 63 FPS, High averages 53.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 46.3 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 9.3 FPS, which is the decisive drop that puts High below playable levels. Low offers a comfortable margin, but Medium is the only preset that combines playability with moderate visual quality.

At 3840x2160, all presets fall below 60 FPS. Low averages 55.8 FPS, Medium averages 41.9 FPS, High averages 37.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 30.6 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 13.9 FPS, and the difference between High and Ultra is 7.2 FPS. Even the lowest settings cannot reach the playable threshold, making 4K unplayable for this combination.

Min and max FPS values are not provided in the data, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The absence of these figures means frame time consistency cannot be assessed, but the averages provide a clear picture of overall performance at each resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2810 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the 75th percentile of tested systems. This ranking is modest, reflecting the GPU’s mid-tier positioning rather than the CPU’s strength. The Ryzen 5 7600 has a percentile of 78 against all CPUs, while the Arc B580 has a percentile of 68 against all GPUs, suggesting the GPU drags the overall ranking down.

The combo’s ranking indicates that many other hardware pairings achieve higher frame rates in this game, particularly at higher resolutions. The 4K results, where no preset reaches 60 FPS, likely contribute significantly to this ranking. At 1080p, the system performs adequately, but the ranking suggests it does not stand out among the 3720 tested combinations.

The data shows this is not a top-tier setup for Control, but it is also not among the worst. The 2810 rank out of 3720 places it slightly below the median, meaning a majority of tested combos perform better. However, the 1080p results are respectable, and the 1440p Medium preset offers a playable experience, which may be sufficient for many users.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX with an average score of 26274 and a delta of 0.2% from the Ryzen 5 7600’s 26324. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, a delta of -0.3%, while the Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, a delta of 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, a delta of 0.5%. These processors would behave similarly in Control when paired with the same GPU, as their benchmark scores are within 1% of the Ryzen 5 7600.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP with an average score of 23061 and a delta of -0.2% from the Arc B580’s 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a delta of 0.6%, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, a delta of -0.7%. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a delta of -1%. These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Control when paired with the Ryzen 5 7600, with the RTX 3080 being the closest match at a 0.7% difference in benchmark scores.

Swapping the CPU for any of these rivals would result in negligible performance changes, as the delta percentages are all under 1%. Similarly, swapping the GPU for an RTX 2080 or RX 580 2048SP would yield nearly identical results, meaning the measured FPS data for this combo would apply broadly to these alternative configurations. The RTX 3080’s slightly higher score suggests marginally better performance, but the difference would likely be within a few FPS in Control.