Control

The data for Control with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B370 shows a system that struggles to reach a smooth experience at most settings. The recorded average frame rates are low across the board, with the only near-playable result appearing at 1080p Low. This combination does not meet the 60 FPS threshold at any tested resolution or preset, placing it near the bottom of the database rankings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are consistently below 30 FPS. On Low settings, the average is 30 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 21 FPS, with a minimum of 18 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS. High settings drop to 19 FPS, and Ultra settings yield only 17 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were recorded for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains well below the playable threshold. Low settings average 45 FPS. Medium settings average 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS. High settings average 28 FPS, and Ultra settings average 25 FPS. As with 4K, the Low, High, and Ultra presets lack recorded minimum and maximum values.

At 1920x1080, the results are the strongest of the three resolutions, yet still insufficient. Low settings average 59 FPS, which is the highest recorded average for this combination. Medium settings average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings average 32 FPS. The 1080p Low result is just one frame short of the 60 FPS target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions indicates that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor in this configuration. The B370 is an integrated graphics solution with a 25 W TDP and a 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database. Its performance profile is comparable to legacy discrete GPUs from over a decade ago. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, sits in the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494. This is a substantial gap in capability between the two components.

The frame rate drops from 1080p to 1440p and then to 4K are consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p Low, the average is 59 FPS. Dropping to 1440p Low reduces the average by 14 FPS to 45 FPS, a 24% decrease. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low reduces the average by another 15 FPS to 30 FPS, a 33% decrease. These proportional losses align with the increased pixel count that the GPU must render, confirming that the Arc B370 is the bottleneck.

The CPU's role is minimal at these settings. The Ryzen 7 5700G has 8 cores and 16 threads, which is more than sufficient for Control's demands. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would have the most headroom, the frame rate is capped by the GPU. The difference between Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is 27 FPS (59 versus 32), a change driven by GPU rendering load, not CPU processing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Core i9-9900K with a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 with a delta of 0.4%, the Intel Core i5-14400T with a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i7-1370P with a delta of 0.6%. These CPUs are within 1% of the 5700G's average score, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in this pairing. The CPU is not the source of the low performance.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a delta of -0.2%, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a delta of -0.5%, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with a delta of -0.7%, and the AMD FirePro M2000 with a delta of 1.4%. These GPUs are all within 1.5% of the B370's benchmark score. Users comparing systems should expect similar frame rates from any of these graphics solutions. The B370's performance class is firmly in the entry-level segment, comparable to integrated graphics from previous generations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3436 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the bottom 8% of all combinations in the database. The ranking reflects the GPU's low percentile standing. The CPU's strong benchmark scores do not compensate for the graphics bottleneck. The 5700G ranks in the 79th percentile among CPUs, but the B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among GPUs. The overall combo rank is dragged down by the GPU, which is the decisive factor in this game.

The data indicates that this combo is outperformed by the vast majority of other tested configurations. A rank of 3436 out of 3720 means that only 284 combinations performed worse. This is not a competitive setup for Control, even by the standards of the database's full range of hardware.

The Verdict

This PC cannot run Control at a playable level. The verdict data shows no playable settings at any resolution, meaning no preset at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080 reaches an average of 60 FPS. The closest result is 1080p Low at 59 FPS, which is one frame short of the threshold. All other presets and resolutions fall further behind.

The 4K results are unusable, with averages ranging from 17 to 30 FPS. The 1440p results are also below playable, with averages from 25 to 45 FPS. Even the best 1080p results, Low at 59 FPS, is not smooth enough for a 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 32 FPS, which is nearly half the required frame rate.

Users seeking to play Control with this hardware should adjust expectations. The system is capable of rendering the game, but not at a level that meets standard playability criteria. The recorded data suggests a stutter-prone experience even at the lowest settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The best average FPS at this resolution is 30 FPS on Low settings, but this falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The database lists no playable settings for 4K, and the best settings field is null.

At 2560x1440, there is also no playable preset. The highest average is 45 FPS on Low settings, which is 15 FPS short of the target. The database confirms no playable settings at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the only preset with an average FPS in the 50s is Low at 59 FPS. However, this still does not meet the 60 FPS requirement. The database records no playable settings at 1080p either. The best possible frame rate is 59 FPS, achieved with Low settings, but it is not sufficient for a playable classification.

In summary, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS does not exist for this combination. The system falls short at every resolution and every preset. The closest configuration, 1080p Low, delivers an average of 59 FPS, but the verdict remains that this combo cannot run Control at a playable level.