Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for Control with this AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B390 combination show a clear pattern: playable performance exists only at 1080p with the lowest settings. At every other resolution or preset level, frame rates fall short of the 60 FPS threshold.

Starting at 3840x2160, the data shows consistently sub-30 FPS performance. The Low preset delivers an average of 33 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution. Medium settings drop to a 24 FPS average with a recorded minimum of 20 FPS and maximum of 27 FPS. High settings produce 21 FPS on average, while Ultra bottoms out at 18 FPS. None of these figures approach playability for a fast-paced action game.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains well below the 60 FPS target. The Low preset reaches a 50 FPS average, which is the closest this combo gets to playable performance outside of 1080p. Medium settings average 35 FPS with a range of 30 to 40 FPS, High settings deliver 31 FPS on average, and Ultra drops to 27 FPS. Even the best case at this resolution, Low at 50 FPS, leaves a meaningful gap to the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the data reveals one playable configuration. Low settings achieve a 65 FPS average, clearing the 60 FPS bar with a small margin. Medium settings fall short at 46 FPS on average, with a recorded range of 40 to 53 FPS. High settings average 41 FPS, and Ultra delivers 36 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a significant performance hit of roughly 29 percent, which explains why only the lowest preset remains viable.

The overall picture is straightforward: this hardware combination can run Control at 1080p Low with acceptable smoothness, but every other configuration tested falls below the playable threshold. The gap between 1440p Low at 50 FPS and 1080p Low at 65 FPS shows that resolution scaling has a substantial impact on this particular pairing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places this CPU and GPU combination in a specific performance neighborhood based on their individual benchmark scores.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, the nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-9900K with an average score of 27097, which is 0.2 percent ahead of the 5700G's 27051 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, landing 0.4 percent behind. The Intel Core i5-14400T achieves 27166, a 0.4 percent advantage. The Intel Core i7-1370P sits at 26900, trailing by 0.6 percent. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning users upgrading from any of these processors would see essentially identical CPU-bound behavior in Control.

The Intel Arc B390 presents a more striking comparison. Its average benchmark score of 1482 places it in the 9th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts. The GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, which is 1.3 percent behind. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, trailing by 1.5 percent. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, a 2.5 percent gap. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, sitting 2.7 percent behind. These are all low-end graphics solutions from previous generations, which contextualizes the Arc B390's performance ceiling in Control.

The CPU percentile ranking of 79 places the 5700G well above most processors in the database, but the GPU's 9th percentile ranking dominates the overall gaming experience. In Control, the graphics card is the limiting factor, and the measured frame rates reflect that constraint rather than any CPU limitation.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best recorded average FPS is 33 with Low settings. Medium settings average 24 FPS, High averages 21 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. None of these approach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1920x1080?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 1080p, delivering a 65 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 46 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1482. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, which is 1.3 percent lower. The GeForce 800M trails by 1.5 percent, the GeForce GT 625 OEM by 2.5 percent, and the GeForce GT 710 by 2.7 percent.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset at 1440p produces a 50 FPS average, which is the highest recorded result at that resolution. However, this still falls 10 FPS short of the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, while the Core i9-9900K scores 27097. The i9-9900K is 0.2 percent faster, a difference that is negligible for gaming performance.

Q: What is the Ultra preset performance at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings at 1080p average 36 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This represents a 45 percent performance drop compared to the Low preset's 65 FPS average.

The Verdict

The data answers the question directly: this combination can run Control, but only under specific conditions. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves playable performance. The best case is Low at 33 FPS, which is roughly half the required frame rate. At 2560x1440, the situation is similar, with Low settings reaching 50 FPS but still missing the 60 FPS target.

The only playable configuration appears at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the recorded average is 65 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 5 frames, providing a functional experience for users willing to accept the lowest visual quality preset. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p Low is the sole playable setting, with a 65 FPS average at that configuration.

Users seeking higher visual fidelity will need to consider different hardware. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is substantial, with Medium averaging only 46 FPS, and the performance deficit grows as resolution increases. This system is best suited for 1080p gaming with reduced settings, and it should not be expected to handle higher resolutions or more demanding presets in Control.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing ranks 3311 out of 3720 combos for Control. That places it in the lower 11 percent of all tested systems, which aligns with the GPU's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking does little to offset the graphics bottleneck.

The rank position suggests that most tested systems deliver better performance in Control than this configuration. The combination of a capable 8-core processor with a low-percentile integrated graphics solution creates an imbalance where the GPU consistently limits frame rates. Users with this pairing should expect performance near the bottom of the database's tested range, with only the 1080p Low configuration meeting the playable standard.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings combination meets the 60 FPS requirement. The closest option is Low with a 33 FPS average, but this falls far short of playable performance.

At 2560x1440, the same conclusion applies. Low settings produce the best result at 50 FPS, yet this remains 10 FPS below the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, Low settings are the only configuration that achieves playable performance, with a 65 FPS average. Medium settings at 46 FPS, High at 41 FPS, and Ultra at 36 FPS all miss the mark. The recommended configuration for this system is 1080p with Low settings, which provides the sole playable experience in Control.