Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable Control experience at 1080p and 1440p, but only under specific settings. At 4K, the combination fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold at any preset, with the best result being 51 FPS on Low settings. The data shows this is a mid-range pairing that favors resolution over graphical fidelity, making it suitable for competitive or smooth single-player play at lower resolutions, but not for high-resolution, high-detail gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Control reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. On Low settings, the average FPS is 101, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 71 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, indicating a stable experience with only minor frame dips. High settings yield an average of 63 FPS, still comfortably playable. However, Ultra settings push the average down to 55 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only unplayable preset at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance takes a noticeable hit. Low settings produce an average of 76 FPS, which remains above the threshold. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, showing significant frame variability that would be noticeable during gameplay. High settings drop to 48 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall further to 42 FPS. The data indicates that only Low settings at 1440p can maintain a consistent 60 FPS or higher, while all other presets fall short.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles considerably. Low settings average 51 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution but still below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 36 FPS, with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS, indicating severe frame drops. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings average 28 FPS. None of the 4K presets come close to the playable threshold, making this resolution unsuitable for the combination.

The scaling between resolutions is steep. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 63 at 1080p to 48 at 1440p and then to 32 at 4K. Similarly, at Low settings, the average goes from 101 at 1080p to 76 at 1440p and 51 at 4K. This suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops disproportionately as pixel count increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 provide context for where this combination sits in the broader hardware landscape. For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, placing it at the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which scores 29093, a delta of 0.1%—essentially identical performance. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, which is 0.4% higher, while the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, 0.6% lower. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning that users with any of these CPUs would see nearly identical frame rates in Control, assuming the same GPU.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher, while the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% higher. These rival GPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Control, meaning that swapping the Arc B570 for any of these would not change the playability verdict at any resolution.

When considering the combined system, a user with a Ryzen 7 5800X and an Arc A750 or RTX 3070 Mobile would see the same FPS numbers as measured here. The data shows that the CPU and GPU are well-matched, with neither being a significant outlier compared to their nearest rivals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in Control at higher resolutions, while the CPU plays a more significant role at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to keep frame rates high, as evidenced by the 101 FPS average on Low settings. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 46 FPS (from 101 to 55), which is a substantial reduction that can be attributed to the GPU struggling with increased graphical load. The CPU's 16 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache are sufficient for the game's physics and AI at this resolution.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor. The gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows to 34 FPS (from 76 to 42), suggesting that the GPU is already near its limit even at Low settings. The CPU is less likely to be the bottleneck here, as the frame rate scales more with resolution than with settings changes. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as even Low settings only produce 51 FPS, and the difference between Low and Ultra is just 23 FPS (from 51 to 28). The CPU's influence is minimal at this resolution, as the GPU is unable to render frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's full potential.

The scaling between resolutions supports this analysis. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 101 at 1080p to 76 at 1440p (a 25% reduction) and then to 51 at 4K (a 33% reduction from 1440p). At Ultra settings, the drop is from 55 at 1080p to 42 at 1440p (a 24% reduction) and 28 at 4K (a 33% reduction). The consistent percentage drops across settings indicate that the GPU's rendering capability is the primary constraint, with the CPU providing sufficient support at all resolutions.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Control, but the playable experience is limited to specific resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold on High, Medium, and Low settings, with High being the best playable preset at 63 FPS average. Ultra settings at 1080p fall short at 55 FPS, so they are not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings are playable, with an average of 76 FPS. All other presets—Medium at 54 FPS, High at 48 FPS, and Ultra at 42 FPS—fail to reach the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict for 1440p is that the system can run the game, but only with reduced graphical quality.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run the game at a playable frame rate with any settings. The best result is 51 FPS on Low, which is still 9 FPS below the threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra presets produce averages of 36, 32, and 28 FPS, respectively, all of which are well below the playable mark. The verdict for 4K is that the system is not suitable for Control at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is as follows. At 1920x1080, the best settings are High, which produce an average of 63 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that maintains playability, and it offers a good balance between visual fidelity and performance. Medium settings at 1080p yield 71 FPS, but High is preferred for better visuals while still clearing the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Low, with an average of 76 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that achieves 60 FPS or higher. While Low settings reduce graphical quality, the frame rate is high enough for smooth gameplay, making it the recommended choice for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, there is no playable preset. The best average FPS is 51 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. As such, no settings are recommended for 4K, and users should consider lowering the resolution to 1440p or 1080p for a playable experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2995 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a below-average performer for this game. The percentile of the CPU is 81, meaning it outperforms 81% of all CPUs, but the GPU's percentile is 65, suggesting it is a more limiting factor. The rank of 2995 reflects the overall system performance, which is dragged down by the GPU's mid-range capabilities.

In practical terms, this ranking means that the majority of tested combos can achieve higher frame rates in Control, particularly at higher resolutions or with more demanding settings. The combination is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it performs adequately, but it falls behind in 1440p and 4K scenarios. Users with this combo should expect to make significant compromises in graphical quality to maintain playable frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. The data shows that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU holds the system back from achieving higher rankings.