Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a solid, playable Control experience at 1080p and 1440p, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. Benchmark data shows the combo achieves 62.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 61.1 FPS at 1440p Medium, making those the highest settings that clear the playable threshold. At 4K, no settings reach 60 FPS, with the best result being 57 FPS at Low. This positions the combo as a capable 1080p and 1440p performer, while 4K requires either a resolution drop or acceptance of sub-60 frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear performance curve across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo shows strong headroom: Low settings produce 115 FPS average, Medium delivers 82.6 FPS, High reaches 74.2 FPS, and Ultra maintains 62.9 FPS. All 1080p presets stay comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the gap between Low and Ultra being roughly 52 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding preset leaves performance margin.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. Low settings yield 88 FPS, Medium drops to 61.1 FPS, High falls to 52.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 46.8 FPS. The 1440p results show a tighter spread between presets compared to 1080p, with only a 41.2 FPS difference from Low to Ultra. Notably, Medium is the only preset at this resolution that clears 60 FPS, and it does so by a slim 1.1 FPS margin.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 57 FPS, which is just under the 60 FPS threshold. Medium drops to 43.2 FPS, High falls to 36.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 30.4 FPS. The 4K results show a 26.6 FPS difference from Low to Ultra, and none of the presets reach the playable threshold. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises, as even the lowest settings cannot hit 60 FPS.

The performance scaling across resolutions is consistent with the GPU's capabilities. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU combination has ample resources to push high frame rates, while at 1440p the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor, and at 4K the GPU's rendering load becomes prohibitive. The lack of min and max FPS data in the measurements means the analysis relies on average frame rates, which show a smooth degradation pattern as resolution increases.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable settings preset at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable. The best settings preset is Ultra, which achieves an average of 62.9 FPS, staying above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Can this combo run Control at 2560x1440 with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only with lower settings. The playable settings at 2560x1440 are Low and Medium, with Medium offering the best experience at 61.1 FPS average. High and Ultra presets fall below 60 FPS, at 52.5 and 46.8 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the performance at 3840x2160?

A: None of the settings at 3840x2160 are playable. The closest result is Low settings at 57 FPS, which is 3 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra yield 43.2, 36.3, and 30.4 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the combo rank among other tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 2808 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects its ability to handle 1080p and 1440p but not 4K at playable frame rates.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between 1080p Ultra and 1440p Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 62.9, while at 1440p Ultra it drops to 46.8. This represents a 16.1 FPS decrease when moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings preset.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B580 a limiting factor at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes a limiting factor at 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, all presets clear 60 FPS, but at 1440p only Low and Medium do, and at 4K no preset does. This indicates the GPU's rendering capacity is insufficient for high-resolution, high-settings gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 62.9 FPS. This allows players to max out the game's visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates. The 2.9 FPS margin above the threshold is modest, so users with variable refresh rate displays may notice occasional dips, but the average remains solid.

At 2560x1440, the best playable settings preset is Medium, which delivers 61.1 FPS average. This preset balances visual fidelity with performance, offering a 1.1 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset also clears 60 FPS at 88 FPS, but Medium provides better visual quality for a minimal performance cost.

For 3840x2160, there is no settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The closest is Low at 57 FPS, which is below the threshold. As a result, no best settings recommendation can be made for 4K, as all presets fail to meet the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2808 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the 75th percentile of tested hardware pairs. This rank indicates that a significant majority of tested combos perform better, but the combo still delivers playable experiences at 1080p and 1440p. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier positioning: it handles 1080p with ease and 1440p with settings compromises, but it cannot sustain 4K gameplay.

The CPU, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, ranks in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27578. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12600K at a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at a 0.2% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at a -0.2% delta, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at a 0.3% delta. This suggests the CPU is a strong partner that should not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

The GPU, Intel Arc B580, ranks in the 68th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP at a -0.2% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at a 0.6% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 at a -0.7% delta, and the NVIDIA P106-100 at a -1% delta. These rival deltas indicate the B580 performs similarly to older high-end GPUs, which explains its 4K limitations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12600K, which has an identical average benchmark score of 27578 and a 0% delta. This means the two CPUs should produce nearly identical gaming performance in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is also close, with a 0.2% delta and an average score of 27535, making it essentially indistinguishable in practice. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X sits slightly higher at 27636 with a -0.2% delta, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27507 with a 0.3% delta, all within a 0.5% performance band.

For the Intel Arc B580, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, which scores 23061 with a -0.2% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, which scores 22895 with a 0.6% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172 with a -0.7% delta, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249 with a -1% delta. These deltas show the B580 sits in a tight performance cluster, with all rivals within 1% of its average score. Users upgrading from any of these GPUs would see minimal performance changes in Control, though architectural differences might affect specific game optimizations.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 with playable frame rates, but not at 3840x2160. At 1080p, the verdict is clear: all settings presets are playable, with Ultra offering the best experience at 62.9 FPS. This makes 1080p the sweet spot for this combo, allowing full visual fidelity without performance concerns.

At 1440p, the verdict is conditional: Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium at 61.1 FPS being the best option. Players seeking higher visual quality at 1440p would need to accept frame rates below 60 FPS, as High and Ultra drop to 52.5 and 46.8 FPS respectively. The 1.1 FPS margin at Medium is thin, so frame rate fluctuations could push it below the threshold in demanding scenes.

At 4K, the verdict is negative: no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. The best result is 57 FPS at Low, which is 3 FPS short of the playable threshold. This means 4K gaming with this combo is not viable for Control without significant frame rate sacrifices. The data indicates this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p as a secondary option at reduced settings. Users prioritizing 4K would need to consider more powerful GPU alternatives, as the Intel Arc B580's performance ceiling is reached at this resolution.