Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a workable Control experience, but only at specific settings and resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is fully playable at High settings, 1440p requires dropping to Low, and 4K falls short of the 60 FPS threshold across all tested presets. This pairing sits in the 2995th position out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database's results for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D posts an average benchmark score of 24709, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores 24728 — a negligible 0.1% difference. In practical terms, swapping between these two processors would yield nearly identical frame rates in Control. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX sits 0.5% higher at 24822, while the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24576) and Intel Core i5-11600 (24563) trail by 0.5% and 0.6% respectively. These four alternatives form a tight performance cluster; any of them would behave similarly to the 5700X3D in this game, with differences well within run-to-run variance.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570 achieves an average score of 20556, landing at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile matches it almost exactly at 20534 (0.1% higher), making it the most direct equivalent. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (0.1% higher), while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662) sit 0.4% lower and 0.5% higher respectively. For Control specifically, the Arc B570's nearest rivals would produce frame rates within a couple of percent of what the measured data shows. The Quadro M4000M and R9 M390X are older architectures, but their aggregate scores place them in the same performance band.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance shifts across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more headroom, and the GPU becomes the primary limiter. The jump from Low (101 FPS) to Medium (71 FPS) costs 30 FPS, while High (63 FPS) and Ultra (55 FPS) continue the steady decline. This 46 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates the GPU is scaling predictably with workload.

At 2560x1440, the gap narrows. Low delivers 76 FPS, Medium drops to 54 FPS, High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS. The 34 FPS spread is smaller than at 1080p, suggesting the CPU is starting to contribute more to the overall bottleneck. Moving from 1440p Low to 4K Low, the frame rate falls from 76 to 51 FPS — a 33% reduction that points to the GPU being increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

The 3840x2160 results show the GPU struggling across all presets. Low averages 51 FPS, Medium 36 FPS, High 32 FPS, and Ultra 28 FPS. The 23 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is proportionally smaller than at lower resolutions, which indicates the GPU is saturated even at Low settings. The CPU has ample headroom at 4K; the Arc B570 simply cannot push enough pixels to reach 60 FPS regardless of how light the load is. The data shows the GPU dominates performance at every resolution, but the CPU's influence grows as resolution drops — at 1080p Low, the 101 FPS result suggests the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output, while at 4K, the CPU is effectively idle waiting on the graphics card.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 1080p with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 63, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Low is the only playable option at 1440p, delivering an average of 76 FPS. Medium falls to 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. Even at Low settings, the average FPS at 3840x2160 is 51, and all other presets (Medium 36, High 32, Ultra 28) are significantly lower. The verdict list shows no playable settings at 4K.

Q: How much performance is lost between Medium and High at 1440p?

A: The drop is 6 FPS, from 54 FPS at Medium to 48 FPS at High. This is a smaller penalty than the 22 FPS difference between Low (76 FPS) and Medium (54 FPS).

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at playable settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 61, just above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Low, no minimum FPS value is provided, but the average of 76 suggests comfortable headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2995th out of 3720 combos, placing it in the bottom 20% of the database for Control performance.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 2995 out of 3720 tested combinations, this setup sits in the lower quintile of all results. The 5700X3D's 77th percentile CPU score and the Arc B570's 65th percentile GPU score do not translate to strong game-specific performance — Control is demanding enough that the combination falls behind most other tested systems. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's strengths; the processor is well above average, but the graphics card drags the overall result down.

The gap between the component percentiles and the game rank is telling. A 77th percentile CPU paired with a 65th percentile GPU should theoretically land higher than 2995th place, but Control's specific engine demands push this pairing lower. The measured FPS data confirms this: the combo only achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p Low, which is a modest outcome for a system with this CPU. For context, the 725 combos ranked below this one would struggle even more, likely failing to hit 60 FPS at any resolution or preset.

The Verdict

The data clearly answers whether this PC can run Control: yes, but with significant compromises. At 1920x1080, the system delivers playable performance at Low (101 FPS), Medium (71 FPS), and High (63 FPS) settings. Ultra falls short at 55 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low is playable, with an average of 76 FPS. Medium (54 FPS), High (48 FPS), and Ultra (42 FPS) all miss the 60 FPS target. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches playable levels — the best result is 51 FPS at Low, with Ultra dropping to 28 FPS.

For a 1080p gamer, this is a solid setup that allows High settings with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For 1440p users, the experience is limited to Low settings, which may not be visually acceptable for a game like Control with its atmospheric environments. 4K is effectively out of reach. The verdict by resolution confirms this: 1080p lists High, Low, and Medium as playable; 1440p lists only Low; 4K lists none.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 63 FPS. This is the recommended choice — it offers the best visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. Medium (71 FPS) and Low (101 FPS) provide more headroom if you prefer higher refresh rates or encounter demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Low, averaging 76 FPS. This is the only option that clears 60 FPS; Medium (54 FPS), High (48 FPS), and Ultra (42 FPS) all fall short. The 22 FPS drop from Low to Medium is substantial, so staying on Low is necessary for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable setting. The closest is Low at 51 FPS, which still misses the 60 FPS threshold by 9 FPS. Medium (36 FPS), High (32 FPS), and Ultra (28 FPS) are progressively worse, making 4K unviable for this game with this hardware.