Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a stark contrast in performance potential. The CPU is a high-end desktop part, while the GPU is an integrated solution with a very low benchmark percentile. The recorded data for Control shows that this combination struggles significantly, with no resolution or settings preset reaching the 60 FPS playable threshold. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, the role each component plays, and what this means for the gaming experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on a 1920x1080 monitor?

A: No. The highest average frame rate recorded at 1920x1080 is 59 FPS, which occurs on the Low settings preset. All other presets (Medium, High, Ultra) produce average frame rates well below the 60 FPS threshold, with averages of 42, 37, and 32 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo achieves in Control?

A: The best recorded performance is an average of 59 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset. This is the only measurement that comes close to the 60 FPS playable threshold, but it still falls just short of it.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to other GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs tested. Its average benchmark score is 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which has a score of 1186, and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, with a score of 1190. These scores are nearly identical, with performance deltas of -0.2% and -0.5% respectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers an average of 45 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers an average of 25 FPS. This represents a significant drop of 20 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest graphical preset.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP and scores in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a desktop CPU that scores in the 80th percentile. The massive disparity in component class makes the GPU the clear performance constraint.

Q: What does the combo rank tell us about its overall standing?

A: The combination ranks 3436 out of 3720 tested combos for this game. This places it in the bottom 8% of all system configurations in the database, confirming its status as a very low-performing setup for Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records show that no preset at any resolution achieves an average frame rate of 60 FPS or higher. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. Therefore, there are no "playable" settings for this game with this hardware combination.

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that gets closest to the 60 FPS target is as follows:

• 3840x2160 (4K): The Low preset is the highest performer, yielding an average of 30 FPS. This is the only preset at this resolution that reaches a 30 FPS average, with Medium at 21 FPS, High at 19 FPS, and Ultra at 17 FPS.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): The Low preset again provides the highest frame rate, with an average of 45 FPS. The Medium preset averages 32 FPS, High averages 28 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): The Low preset provides the best average frame rate of 59 FPS. The Medium preset averages 42 FPS, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS.

The pattern is clear: only the Low preset offers anything close to a smooth experience, and only at 1920x1080. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at every resolution, indicating a steep performance cost for even modest graphical improvements.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals an extreme imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a powerful desktop processor with strong benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14317 and a Passmark multithread score of 28309. It ranks in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it is a high-performing component. The Intel Arc B370, on the other hand, is an integrated GPU with a 25 W TDP and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, ranking in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

This disparity is reflected in the game's performance scaling. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average frame rate on the Low preset drops from 59 FPS to 45 FPS, a 24% decrease. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the average drops further from 45 FPS to 30 FPS, a 33% decrease. This sharp decline with increasing resolution is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario. As the pixel count rises, the GPU must work harder to fill each frame, and its limited capabilities become the defining factor.

The role of the CPU is to feed the GPU with data. Given the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's high performance, it is almost certainly not a limiting factor at any of these resolutions. The frame rate is dictated almost entirely by the Arc B370's ability to render the scene. In short, the CPU is ready to provide far more data than the GPU can process, making the GPU the sole bottleneck. The game's performance ceiling is therefore set by the integrated graphics solution, not the processor.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded measurements, this PC cannot run Control at a playable frame rate. The verdict for all resolutions is negative, as no settings preset achieves an average of 60 FPS.

• 3840x2160: Not playable. The best average frame rate is 30 FPS on the Low preset. The game will feel sluggish and unresponsive.
• 2560x1440: Not playable. The best average frame rate is 45 FPS on the Low preset. While this is more fluid than 4K, it still falls short of the smoothness required for a playable experience.
• 1920x1080: Not playable. The best average frame rate is 59 FPS on the Low preset. This is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS line, but it does not cross it. The precise average of 59 FPS indicates the system is consistently just below the target.

The data suggests that even at the lowest settings and resolution, the Intel Arc B370 is unable to provide a consistently smooth experience. The performance deficit is too large to overcome with any settings adjustment. This combination is not suitable for playing Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings preset.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average 30 FPS.
• Medium: Average 21 FPS, with a minimum of 18 FPS and a maximum of 25 FPS.
• High: Average 19 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 17 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average 45 FPS.
• Medium: Average 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 37 FPS.
• High: Average 28 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 25 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average 59 FPS.
• Medium: Average 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS.
• High: Average 37 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 32 FPS.

The data consistently shows a linear progression: lowering the resolution and settings improves performance, but never enough to reach the 60 FPS target. The minimum frame rates recorded for the Medium presets are notably low, suggesting occasional stutters and dips below the average.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for Control, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B370 is positioned at rank 3436 out of 3720 tested combos. This places the system in the bottom portion of the performance charts, specifically in the bottom 8% of all configurations.

This low ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU's performance. The CPU's high percentile ranking does not compensate for the GPU's limitations in a graphically demanding game like Control. The combo rank effectively reflects the weakest link in the system, which in this case is the Intel Arc B370. The data indicates that nearly all other tested combinations of CPUs and GPUs will deliver a superior experience in this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the components in this system provide context for their performance class.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, the closest matching CPUs in the database are:

• AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340: This CPU has an average score of 27932, which is 0.1% higher than the 5800X3D's score.
• AMD Ryzen 7 6800U: This CPU has an average score of 27887, essentially matching the 5800X3D's performance with a 0% delta.
• Intel Core i9-10900K: This CPU has an average score of 27872, which is 0.1% lower.
• Intel Core i5-12600KF: This CPU has an average score of 27799, which is 0.3% lower.

These CPUs all occupy a similar performance tier, meaning a system with any of them paired with the Intel Arc B370 would likely produce nearly identical results in Control.

For the Intel Arc B370, the nearest rivals show its very low performance class:

• ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570: This GPU has an average score of 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370.
• ATI Radeon HD 5770: This GPU has an average score of 1190, which is 0.5% higher.
• AMD Radeon HD 7650M: This GPU has an average score of 1192, which is 0.7% higher.
• AMD FirePro M2000: This GPU has an average score of 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

The Arc B370's performance is essentially on par with these older, low-end graphics solutions. The data confirms that any of these GPUs would offer a similar gaming experience, which is to say, a very limited one for a game like Control. The performance gap between this GPU tier and what is needed for modern gaming is substantial.