Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a highly variable experience in Control, depending entirely on the resolution and quality preset selected. The pairing’s performance profile is defined by a strong CPU that never bottlenecks the GPU, leaving the Arc B570 as the sole determinant of frame rates. At 1080p, the combo manages to cross the 60 FPS threshold at Medium and High settings, but at 1440p only the Low preset achieves playable frame rates, while 4K remains out of reach entirely. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: each step down in resolution or settings yields a substantial and predictable FPS gain.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each sit within a tight cluster of comparable hardware, meaning the overall gaming experience would be nearly identical with several alternative pairings. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which scores 29868, a delta of 0 percent — effectively identical performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, putting them just 0.3 percent ahead of the 5800XT, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X trails slightly at 29713, a 0.6 percent deficit. In practical terms, swapping the 5800XT for any of these chips would produce no discernible difference in Control’s frame rates, as the GPU remains the limiting factor in nearly all scenarios.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 on average, ranking in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 — just 0.1 percent behind the Arc B570. The Intel Arc A750 is essentially a tie, scoring 20582, a mere 0.1 percent ahead. More surprisingly, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X also land within half a percentage point, scoring 20480 and 20662 respectively, representing deltas of 0.4 and -0.5 percent. These rival GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Control, meaning the Arc B570’s position is strongly contested by both newer and older hardware. For a system builder seeking similar behavior, any of these alternatives would replicate the measured FPS within a margin of error too small to notice in gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 63 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes High the most demanding preset that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, only the Low preset achieves a playable frame rate, with an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold, and High and Ultra are both unplayable at 48 and 42 FPS respectively.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only reaches an average of 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS, while High and Ultra average 32 and 28 FPS respectively. None of the 4K presets are playable.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Arc A750 in raw performance?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Arc B570 scores 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, representing a delta of just -0.1 percent. In Control, these GPUs would perform within a fraction of a percent of each other.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combo can achieve in Control?

A: The maximum measured average is 101 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only preset in the entire dataset that surpasses the 100 FPS mark.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance in any scenario?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3359 in single-core, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Across all measured resolutions and settings, the frame rates scale consistently with GPU load, indicating the CPU never becomes a bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across three resolutions, with the most complete data available at Medium settings where both minimum and maximum frame rates are recorded.

At 3840x2160, performance is universally poor. The Low preset averages 51 FPS, which is the best result at this resolution. Medium settings produce an average of 36 FPS, with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS. High settings drop to an average of 32 FPS, and Ultra is the slowest at 28 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial at 15 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra is a mere 4 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the top end.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves a comfortable 76 FPS average, making it the only playable option. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS — note that the maximum exceeds the playable threshold, but the average does not. High settings average 48 FPS, and Ultra drops to 42 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 22 FPS drop, which is the largest single-step decline in the entire dataset, indicating that Medium settings impose a significant load increase on the Arc B570.

At 1920x1080, the combo finally shows its potential. The Low preset averages 101 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this hardware combination. Medium settings average 71 FPS, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS — the minimum still clears the 60 FPS threshold, making this preset consistently playable. High settings average 63 FPS, which is just above the threshold, while Ultra falls to 55 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 30 FPS, while Medium to High costs 8 FPS, and High to Ultra costs another 8 FPS. This suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for visual quality versus performance at 1080p.

The Verdict

This combination can run Control, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with three presets: Low averages 101 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS, and High averages 63 FPS. Ultra settings fall short at 55 FPS. The verdict for 1080p is clearly playable, with High being the best-looking preset that maintains smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the situation tightens considerably. Only the Low preset achieves playability, with an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 54 FPS, which is below the threshold, and High and Ultra are progressively worse at 48 and 42 FPS. The verdict for 1440p is playable only at the lowest visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the system fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold at any setting. The best result is 51 FPS at Low, followed by 36 FPS at Medium, 32 FPS at High, and 28 FPS at Ultra. The verdict for 4K is unequivocally unplayable for smooth gameplay, and even the lowest settings cannot deliver a consistent 60 FPS experience.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which achieves an average of 63 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p gaming, as it offers the best visual quality while maintaining a playable frame rate. The Medium preset provides more headroom at 71 FPS, and Low is far above the threshold at 101 FPS, but High represents the optimal balance.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 76 FPS. This is the sole playable option at this resolution. The Medium preset’s average of 54 FPS is insufficient, and its minimum of 46 FPS confirms that frame times are inconsistent enough to cause noticeable stutter during demanding scenes.

At 3840x2160, no preset meets the 60 FPS threshold. The best available option is Low, which averages 51 FPS, but this still falls short of playable. Users targeting 4K would need to consider lower internal resolutions or accept a sub-60 FPS experience, as even the most aggressive settings reduction cannot bridge the gap.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested hardware combinations in the benchmark database for Control, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2995 out of 3720 total combinations. This places it in the bottom 20 percent of all tested systems, with roughly 80 percent of configurations delivering higher average frame rates in this game.

The ranking reflects the Arc B570’s position as a mid-range GPU — it scores in the 65th percentile of all GPUs — paired with a CPU that is far more capable than necessary. The Ryzen 7 5800XT’s 81st percentile ranking among CPUs means the processor is performing well above the average, but Control is heavily GPU-bound, so the graphics card’s limitations dominate the final result. The combination’s rank is therefore a direct consequence of the GPU’s performance tier rather than any CPU deficiency.

This low rank does not tell the whole story, however. The data shows that the system is perfectly capable of delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p with High settings, which is a common target for many gamers. The rank of 2995 indicates that many other combinations achieve higher frame rates, but the measured FPS data confirms that this specific pairing meets the playable threshold at realistic settings for most users. For those seeking higher resolutions or maximum quality, the ranking accurately predicts that this system will struggle, but for 1080p gaming, it remains a viable option.