Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a compelling mid-range combination for Control, a game known for its demanding physics and atmospheric rendering. Measured performance data shows this system is highly capable at 1080p, workable at 1440p with settings adjustments, and largely unsuitable for 4K gaming. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, ranking, and component roles to give a clear picture of what this combo can deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers smooth performance across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 114 FPS, providing a massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS, indicating consistent frame pacing. The High preset maintains an average of 72 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 62 FPS. This resolution shows no weaknesses, with even the heaviest settings remaining playable.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes more constrained. The Low preset delivers an average of 86 FPS, which is still excellent for 1440p gaming. The Medium preset averages 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS, placing it right at the edge of the playable threshold. The High preset falls below 60 FPS, averaging 54 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops further to 47 FPS. This resolution requires users to compromise on visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay, with Medium being the highest playable setting.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. The Low preset is the only setting that comes close to playable, averaging 58 FPS. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS, showing noticeable frame drops during intense scenes. The High preset averages 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 32 FPS. None of these settings reach the 60 FPS target, making 4K gaming impractical for this combination without substantial resolution scaling.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2816 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's position relative to other hardware, as the Arc B580 sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, meanwhile, performs at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, indicating the processor is relatively stronger than the graphics card in this pairing.

The combo rank suggests that while this system can handle the game at certain settings, it is not among the top performers. Many other combinations in the database will deliver higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. However, the ranking also shows that the system is far from the bottom, and its 1080p performance demonstrates that it can provide a solid experience when matched with appropriate settings. The gap between the CPU's percentile and the GPU's percentile hints that the graphics card is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 62 FPS. This is the recommended setting for users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability. The data shows that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—meet the 60 FPS target at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the highest playable preset is Medium, averaging 61 FPS. While the Low preset averages 86 FPS, Medium offers a better balance of visual quality and performance, with the average just clearing the threshold. Users seeking higher fidelity will need to accept frame rates below 60 FPS, as High averages 54 FPS and Ultra averages 47 FPS.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The closest is Low, which averages 58 FPS, but this still falls short of the playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that no settings are playable at this resolution, meaning users should avoid 4K unless they are willing to tolerate significant performance drops.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i9-9900K has an average score of 27097, which is only 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700G's 27051 average. This means users with the older Intel flagship would see nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, 0.4% lower, while the Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i7-1370P rounds out the group with a score of 26900, 0.6% lower. All four rivals are within a fraction of a percent, indicating that CPU choice among these options would have negligible impact on frame rates.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP has an average score of 23061, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B580's 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, 0.6% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, 1% higher. These deltas are all minimal, meaning that swapping the Arc B580 for any of these cards would produce nearly identical performance in Control. Users with any of these GPUs can expect similar frame rates at the same settings and resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. At 3840x2160, the frame rates across presets are tightly clustered, ranging from 32 FPS at Ultra to 58 FPS at Low. This narrow spread indicates that the GPU is heavily bottlenecked, and even significant CPU headroom cannot overcome the graphics card's limitations at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the spread widens slightly, with frame rates ranging from 47 FPS at Ultra to 86 FPS at Low. The scaling between presets shows that the GPU is still the primary constraint, but the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads begin to play a larger role in maintaining frame rates. The Medium preset's 61 FPS average, with a minimum of 52 FPS, suggests that CPU performance can help stabilize frames during demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence becomes more apparent. The spread from 62 FPS at Ultra to 114 FPS at Low shows that the system has enough GPU headroom to be limited by other factors. The Ryzen 7 5700G's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 899 single-thread score in 3DMark, helps maintain high frame rates even at the Low preset. However, the fact that Ultra still averages 62 FPS indicates that the GPU remains the limiting factor even at 1080p, as the CPU could likely push higher frame rates if paired with a more powerful graphics card.

The Verdict

This system can run Control successfully at 1920x1080 across all presets, with the Ultra preset averaging 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system is playable at Low and Medium presets, with Medium averaging 61 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so 4K gaming is not viable with this combination.

For users targeting 1080p, this combo delivers a fully playable experience with maximum settings. For 1440p, users must choose between Medium settings at 61 FPS or accept lower frame rates with higher visual quality. The data clearly shows that this system is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a secondary option for users willing to compromise on settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 62 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset averages 61 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: No, none of the presets at 3840x2160 reach 60 FPS. The closest is Low, which averages 58 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080?

A: The Arc B580 has an average score of 23021, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 2080's 22895, indicating nearly identical performance.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS while the Low preset reaches 114 FPS, showing the CPU has headroom to spare.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G and Arc B580 combination ranks 2816 out of 3720 tested combos for Control.