Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a playable experience in Control, but the headroom varies sharply depending on your target resolution and visual expectations. The data shows a system that comfortably handles 1080p at maximum settings, offers a solid 1440p experience at medium settings, and requires a significant fidelity compromise to maintain 60 FPS at 4K. This is a balanced pairing where the GPU becomes the primary limit as resolution climbs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this system has ample performance for Control. On Low settings, the average frame rate is 110.9 FPS. Moving to Medium drops the average to 81.5 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 72.4 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 64.6 FPS. All 1080p presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the gap between Low and Ultra being approximately 46 FPS, showing that the GPU scales predictably with the increasing workload.

Stepping up to 2560x1440, performance tightens. The Low preset produces an average of 86.1 FPS, which is still comfortable. Medium settings average 61.9 FPS, just above the 60 FPS target. The High preset drops to an average of 55.8 FPS, falling below the playable threshold. Finally, Ultra settings average 47.4 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is nearly 39 FPS, indicating a significant cost for higher fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the system is clearly strained. The Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 60.4 FPS. Medium settings fall to an average of 42 FPS. High averages 37.7 FPS, and Ultra drops further to 33.6 FPS. The performance cliff between Low and Medium at 4K is steep, losing over 18 FPS, and the subsequent presets show diminishing returns on visual quality for a large performance hit. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is nearly 27 FPS, demonstrating that this resolution is for lower-fidelity play only.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions clarifies the division of labor. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough headroom that the Arc B580 is the main driver of frame rates, as seen by the significant FPS changes when altering the GPU-bound settings. The CPU’s strong single-thread score of 2916 in Cinebench R23 ensures that game logic and draw calls are handled efficiently, allowing the GPU to flex its capabilities.

As resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. The frame rate drops are directly tied to the increased pixel count and shading workload, which are purely GPU responsibilities. The Arc B580’s 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 456.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are the limiting factors here. The CPU's role diminishes; its performance headroom is no longer the constraint, and the measured FPS scales almost entirely with the GPU's workload. The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a performance drop of around 50% on Low settings, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

The data indicates that this CPU and GPU pair is well-matched for 1080p and entry-level 1440p gaming. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 16 threads and the Arc B580’s 12 GB of VRAM are sufficient to avoid CPU stalls or memory capacity issues at these resolutions. However, at 4K, the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates, making the CPU’s capabilities largely irrelevant to the final FPS result.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 1440p on High settings?*

A: No. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 on High settings is 55.8, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at this resolution is Medium, which averages 61.9 FPS.

Q: What is the highest setting I can use at 1080p?

A: You can use the Ultra preset. The data shows an average FPS of 64.6 at 1920x1080 on Ultra, which clears the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with significant compromises. The sole playable setting at 3840x2160 is Low, which averages 60.4 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 42, 37.7, and 33.6 FPS, respectively.

Q: How much performance is lost between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The performance cost varies by resolution. At 1080p, the average FPS drops from 110.9 to 64.6, a loss of 46.3 FPS. At 1440p, it drops from 86.1 to 47.4, a loss of 38.7 FPS. At 4K, it drops from 60.4 to 33.6, a loss of 26.8 FPS.

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

A: The GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. While the CPU is important at 1080p, the frame rates at 1440p and 4K scale directly with the GPU workload, indicating that the Arc B580 is the bottleneck in more demanding scenarios.

Q: Does the system have enough VRAM for Ultra settings?

A: The Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The data does not indicate any VRAM-related issues, as the game runs at Ultra on 1080p. The performance drops at higher resolutions are consistent with GPU compute limitations rather than memory capacity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 sits in a tight performance band with several other CPUs. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER is essentially identical, with an average benchmark score of 25530 and a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is also a close match, scoring 25550, a -0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, a 0.3% delta. In practice, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, as their performance differences are within the noise of measurement.

For the Intel Arc B580, the comparable GPUs are a mixed bag. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 has an average score of 22895, a 0.6% delta from the Arc B580, meaning it would perform almost exactly the same. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, a -0.2% difference, also placing it in the same performance tier. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, a -0.7% delta, indicating it is a very close performer in this specific benchmark. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a -1% delta. Based on these scores, a system with an RTX 2080 or RX 580 2048SP would likely produce the same FPS counts at the same settings. The RTX 3080, despite being a higher-tier card, shows a negligible performance difference in this data, so its behavior in Control would be virtually indistinguishable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which achieves an average of 60.4 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that remains playable, though it is a significant visual compromise.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option that clears the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 61.9 FPS. This provides a balanced visual quality and performance profile.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 64.6 FPS. This allows you to experience the game with all visual features enabled without dropping below the playable threshold.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Control, but the definition of "run" depends on your resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, clearing 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra at 64.6 FPS. This is the optimal environment for this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable, but you must limit yourself to Medium settings to maintain a 61.9 FPS average. The High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold, so they are not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system is only marginally playable. The Low preset averages 60.4 FPS, which just meets the target, but it is the only option. Any higher fidelity setting will result in sub-60 FPS performance, with Ultra averaging a mere 33.6 FPS. For a 4K display, this setup is best suited for lower-fidelity play or for users who are willing to tolerate inconsistent frame rates for better visuals.