Control

Can AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + Intel Arc B580 run Control? The data indicates a pairing that is heavily dependent on resolution and settings, with a clear ceiling at 4K and a comfortable sweet spot at 1080p. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers playable performance across all tested presets, including Ultra at 63.3 FPS. However, at 2560x1440, only Low and Medium settings remain above the 60 FPS threshold, and at 3840x2160, no preset achieves a playable frame rate, with the best result being 57 FPS on Low. This is a system that excels at 1080p, manages 1440p with compromises, and is not viable for 4K gaming based on the measured data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080 that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 achieve an average of 63.3 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings also clear this bar at 73.1 FPS, while Medium and Low reach 82.4 FPS and 115.7 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this system handle 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: No, High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 55.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that only Low (82.6 FPS) and Medium (62.2 FPS) presets are playable at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 57.0 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra settings yield 43.3, 36.6, and 33.9 FPS respectively, none of which are playable.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is nearly identical to its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which scores 22895. This represents a 0.6% difference, with the Arc B580 being slightly ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% behind, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 0.7% behind.

Q: What is the performance difference between the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and its closest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29713, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29656). It is also 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, though 0.8% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings average 115.7 FPS, while Ultra settings average 63.3 FPS. This is a difference of 52.4 FPS, indicating that Ultra settings reduce performance by approximately 45% compared to Low at this resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: the Intel Arc B580 GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU provides sufficient headroom at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop from 115.7 FPS to 63.3 FPS, a 45% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder as settings increase, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it adequately, as even the most demanding preset stays above 60 FPS.

When moving to 2560x1440, the performance penalty becomes more pronounced. High settings drop to 55.6 FPS from 73.1 FPS at 1080p, a 24% reduction. Ultra settings at 1440p fall to 48.4 FPS, which is 23.5% lower than the 63.3 FPS seen at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, rated at 456.0 GB/s, are becoming limiting factors as resolution increases. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is likely still not the constraint here, as the frame rates are dropping proportionally to the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. Even Low settings only manage 57.0 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1440p Low (82.6 FPS) to 4K Low (57.0 FPS) represents a 31% drop, which is greater than the 25% increase in pixel count from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus are saturated, and the rendering workload at 4K exceeds what the GPU can handle. The CPU's role diminishes further, as the GPU becomes the sole determinant of performance.

The data implies that for this game, the GPU is the dominant factor at all resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, as evidenced by the 52.4 FPS range between Low and Ultra. However, the fact that Ultra still clears 60 FPS at 1080p indicates the CPU is not holding the system back. For users targeting 1440p, the GPU's limitations mean that only Medium settings (62.2 FPS) barely clear the playable threshold, while High and Ultra fall short. This is a classic case of a mid-range GPU being sufficient for lower resolutions but struggling as pixel count increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X performs similarly to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE is the closest match, with a delta of 0.2%, meaning it would behave nearly identically in gaming scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT are also within 0.5% and 0.6% respectively, suggesting that any of these CPUs would yield similar frame rates when paired with the Intel Arc B580. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS is 0.8% ahead, which might translate to a marginal FPS improvement in CPU-bound scenes, but the overall experience would be comparable.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B580's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which is 0.6% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which is 0.2% slower. These deltas are so small that in practice, the frame rates would be nearly indistinguishable. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is 0.7% faster, and the NVIDIA P106-100 is 1.0% slower, but again, these differences are within the margin of error for real-world gaming. When considering a system with the Ryzen 5 9600X, swapping the Arc B580 for an RTX 2080 or RX 580 2048SP would produce very similar performance in Control, meaning the same resolution and settings limitations would apply.

This near-identical performance among rivals suggests that the measured FPS data for the Ryzen 5 9600X + Arc B580 combo is representative of a broader class of hardware. Users with any of these CPU or GPU alternatives can expect similar results: playable at 1080p, limited to Medium at 1440p, and not viable at 4K. The only exception might be the RTX 3080, which is 0.7% faster, but that would not be enough to push 4K Low above 60 FPS, as the current 57.0 FPS would only improve to roughly 57.4 FPS.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Control: it depends on the resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best setting is Ultra, which averages 63.3 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the system is partially capable, with Low (82.6 FPS) and Medium (62.2 FPS) being playable, but High (55.6 FPS) and Ultra (48.4 FPS) falling short. The best playable setting at 1440p is Medium, which barely exceeds 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is that this combination cannot run the game playably. No settings preset achieves an average FPS above 60, with the closest being Low at 57.0 FPS. This means that for 4K gaming, users would need to lower the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance. The verdictByResolution data shows no playable settings at 4K, confirming that this system is not suitable for 4K in Control. Overall, the Ryzen 5 9600X + Arc B580 is a capable 1080p gaming rig, a moderate 1440p performer, and a poor 4K option for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings achieve 115.7 FPS, Medium settings achieve 82.4 FPS, High settings achieve 73.1 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 63.3 FPS. These numbers show a clear progression, with each increase in preset level reducing performance by roughly 10-20 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 52.4 FPS, indicating that Ultra is about 45% slower than Low at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. Low settings average 82.6 FPS, Medium settings average 62.2 FPS, High settings average 55.6 FPS, and Ultra settings average 48.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 34.2 FPS, with Ultra being 41% slower than Low. Notably, the drop from Medium to High is only 6.6 FPS, while the drop from High to Ultra is 7.2 FPS, suggesting a more gradual degradation at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance is the weakest. Low settings average 57.0 FPS, Medium settings average 43.3 FPS, High settings average 36.6 FPS, and Ultra settings average 33.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 23.1 FPS, with Ultra being 40.5% slower than Low. Interestingly, the relative penalty from Low to Ultra is similar across all resolutions (around 40-45%), but the absolute frame rates drop dramatically with resolution, confirming the GPU's inability to handle 4K workloads.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, only averages, which means the analysis relies on sustained performance rather than frame time spikes. This is important because even though 4K Low averages 57.0 FPS, there could be dips below 60 FPS that make it feel less smooth in practice. However, based on the average data alone, the system is not playable at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it still clears the playable threshold with a 3.3 FPS margin. Users seeking maximum visual quality at 1080p can select Ultra without worrying about dropping below 60 FPS, though the margin is slim.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 62.2 FPS. This provides a 2.2 FPS margin over the threshold, which is tight but technically playable. High settings at 55.6 FPS are not recommended for a 60 FPS target, as they fall short by 4.4 FPS. For users who prefer higher visual fidelity, the choice at 1440p is between Medium (62.2 FPS) and Low (82.6 FPS), with Medium being the highest preset that meets the playability criterion.

At 3840x2160, there is no settings preset that achieves 60 FPS, so the best settings are not applicable. The closest is Low at 57.0 FPS, which is 3 FPS below the threshold. Users at 4K would need to accept lower frame rates or reduce the resolution to 1440p to achieve playable performance. The data indicates that 4K is not a viable option for this system in Control, regardless of settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2799 out of 3720 tested combinations in Control. This places it in the lower 25th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that while it is not the weakest, it is far from the strongest. The rank suggests that a majority of other hardware combinations deliver better performance in this game, which is consistent with the measured FPS data showing limitations at higher resolutions.

Given that the combo barely clears 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra (63.3 FPS) and only reaches 62.2 FPS at 1440p Medium, the ranking reflects its mid-tier status. The GPU's percentilVsAllGpus of 68 shows it is better than 68% of all GPUs, but the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 81 indicates it is stronger relative to other CPUs. This disparity suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in the combo, which aligns with the earlier analysis of resolution scaling.

The rank of 2799 out of 3720 means that 921 other combinations perform worse, but 2798 perform better. For a system with a high-end CPU like the Ryzen 5 9600X, the Arc B580 drags down the overall ranking. Users considering this combo for Control should be aware that while it is playable at 1080p and 1440p Medium, it is not a top-tier performer, and the GPU will need to be upgraded to achieve higher rankings and better 4K performance.