Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B570 combination presents a specific performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Based on measured data, the system delivers a playable experience at 1080p with high settings, but its capability diminishes rapidly as resolution increases. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, component roles, and viable configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest resolution and preset combination that maintains an average of 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves an average of 63 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset also maintains a playable average of 71 FPS, while Low hits 101 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Control at 2560x1440 with high settings?

A: No. The measured data shows the High preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 48 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. Only the Low preset at this resolution reaches a playable average of 76 FPS.

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

A: The gap is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 101 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 55 FPS. That is a difference of 46 FPS, indicating a significant load increase per setting tier.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Control?

A: The combination ranks 2995th out of 3720 tested combos. This places it in the lower 20% of tested hardware configurations, indicating below-average performance relative to the broader test pool.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 better or worse than the Intel Arc A750?

A: The benchmark scores show the Arc B570 averages 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, with a deltaPct of -0.1. This means the B570 is essentially equivalent, being only 0.1% slower than the A750.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 46, while the average is 54 FPS. This shows the system can dip below the average, but stays above the 30 FPS floor for playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions indicates that Control is heavily reliant on the GPU at this level of hardware. At 1920x1080, the GPU is sufficient to push high frame rates, but the CPU’s limits become more apparent as the resolution climbs.

Looking at the data, the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 101. Moving to 2560x1440 with the same Low preset, the average drops to 76 FPS, a 25% reduction. The drop from 1080p to 2160p is even more severe: the Low preset goes from 101 FPS to 51 FPS, a 50% reduction. This is a classic sign of GPU-bound behavior, where the number of pixels to fill doubles, and the frame rate drops accordingly. The CPU and GPU are not equally stressed; the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

However, the CPU still matters. The Ryzen 7 5700 has a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655, and a single-core score of 2916. While this is a capable processor, the 3dmark 2-thread score of 1762 is low, suggesting that the game’s core thread usage might be limited. The performance at 2560x1440 with High settings (48 FPS) versus Medium (54 FPS) shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. The GPU is the main determinant of frame rate, as the difference between presets is smaller than the difference between resolution changes.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overwhelmed. The High preset averages 32 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 28 FPS. The system is fundamentally unable to run the game at this resolution, regardless of the CPU. The data shows the CPU is not the primary factor; the GPU is the bottleneck, and the system should be paired with a stronger GPU for higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is dense, so we break it down by resolution.

3840x2160 (4K):

At the highest resolution, the system is below playable. The Low preset averages 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset drops to 36 FPS average, with a minimum of 31 and a maximum of 42. High (32 FPS) and Ultra (28 FPS) are both unplayable. No preset at this resolution hits 60 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

The Low preset is the only one that is playable, with a 76 FPS average. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS (min 46, max 62), which is close but not enough. The High and Ultra presets are below the threshold, with 48 FPS and 42 FPS respectively.

1920x1080 (1080p):

This is the only resolution where the system is viable across multiple presets. The Low preset has a high average of 101 FPS. The Medium preset averages 71 FPS, with a minimum of 61 and a maximum of 82, making it a stable choice. The High preset averages 63 FPS, just clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging 55 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, which is in the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of that score. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is a delta of -0.1% slower, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is 0.1% faster, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is 0.1% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U is 0.3% faster. All four would behave nearly identically in the game, with frame rates within 1% of what is shown here.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, with a percentile of 65. The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster), the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% slower), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% slower). This means the Arc B570 is a solid mid-range performer, and swapping it for any of these alternatives would result in nearly identical FPS in Control.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations, the Ryzen 7 5700 + Arc B570 ranks 2995th out of 3720 combos. That puts it in the bottom 20% of all tested hardware. This is a low rank, but it is important to note that the rank is relative to all other tested combos, which includes many high-end systems. The combo is not useless; it is just not close to the top of the chart. The data shows that it sits below the 80th percentile of all tested rigs, which is a clear sign that this is a mid-range to entry-level partner for this game.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Control? The answer depends on the resolution. At 1920x1080, it is playable. The data shows that with the High preset, the system averages 63 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset is also a good choice, with a 71 FPS average and 61 FPS minimum. The Low preset is the most smooth, at 101 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system is only playable on the Low preset, with a 76 FPS average. The Medium preset is not recommended, as its 54 FPS average is below the threshold. At 3840x2160, the system cannot reach 60 FPS on any preset, with the best case being 51 FPS on Low. Therefore, this combo is a 1080p gaming rig for Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average for each resolution.

• 1920x1080: The High preset is the best playable option, averaging 63 FPS. The Medium preset is also viable (71 FPS), but High offers the best visual fidelity while still meeting the threshold.
• 2560x1440: The Low preset is the only setting that crosses the 60 FPS line, with an average of 76 FPS. There is no way to use higher presets at this resolution.
• 3840x2160: No preset is playable at this resolution. The highest average is 51 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. This resolution is not recommended for this pairing.

The Verdict

This combo is a 1080p solution. For Control, the Ryzen 7 5700 and Arc B580 can handle the game at 1080p with high settings, but the options narrow at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 1440p, the user must drop to Low settings to see acceptable frame rates, and the game is not viable at 4K. If you are using a 1080p display, the system is a solid choice. For 1440p, you are limited to low settings, and for 4K, it is not a viable option.