Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a playable Control experience at 1080p and 1440p, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. At 1920x1080, this combo clears 60 FPS at every preset, including Ultra with an average of 61.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves 61.5 FPS, while Low runs at 87.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, no settings reach 60 FPS, with the best result being 58.7 FPS on Low, just shy of the playable threshold. The data indicates a capable pairing for mainstream resolutions, with 4K requiring a more powerful GPU.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,909. Its nearest rivals are closely matched, making them viable substitutes in gaming scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has an average score of 35,802, a mere 0.3% lower. The Intel Core 7 250H scores 35,728, 0.5% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 matches that with 35,719, also 0.5% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H trails at 35,670, 0.7% behind. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU.

For the Intel Arc B580, the comparison pool is more varied. The GPU holds the 68th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23,021. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, scores 23,061, which is 0.2% higher—a statistical tie. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22,895, 0.6% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23,172, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23,249, 1% higher. In practice, the Arc B580’s performance envelope in Control would closely mirror these cards. A system with an RTX 2080 or RTX 3080 would produce similar frame rates at the same settings, though the exact FPS may vary slightly due to driver optimizations. The RX 580 2048SP and P106-100 are also comparable, but their older architectures may exhibit different scaling at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 61.9 FPS, while Low reaches 116.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, averaging 61.5 FPS. Low runs faster at 87.4 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below the threshold at 55.6 FPS and 49.1 FPS, respectively.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS is 58.7 on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 42.7, 36.7, and 34.1 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to an RTX 2080 in this game?

A: The Arc B580’s average benchmark score is 23,021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22,895, a difference of 0.6%. In Control, the Arc B580 would deliver frame rates within roughly 1% of the RTX 2080 at equivalent settings.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset is the highest, with an average of 61.9 FPS. This is the most demanding setting tested, and it still clears the playable threshold by a small margin.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this configuration?

A: The data shows no evidence of a CPU bottleneck. The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 19,088 in Cinebench R23 multicore and ranks in the 85th percentile of CPUs. At 1080p Ultra, the GPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates scale with resolution and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average frame rates recorded. At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the 60 FPS target. The Low preset delivers 58.7 FPS, which is the closest to playable. Medium drops to 42.7 FPS, High to 36.7 FPS, and Ultra to 34.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 16 FPS, indicating a steep performance cost for the next tier of visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves significantly. The Low preset achieves 87.4 FPS, well above the threshold. Medium follows at 61.5 FPS, just barely playable. High falls to 55.6 FPS, missing the mark by 4.4 FPS. Ultra drops further to 49.1 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium costs 25.9 FPS, while moving from Medium to High costs 5.9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 6.5 FPS. This suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for 1440p, as the step down to High is relatively small in FPS terms but still breaks the 60 FPS barrier.

At 1920x1080, all presets are playable. Low leads with 116.1 FPS, followed by Medium at 80.6 FPS, High at 73 FPS, and Ultra at 61.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 35.5 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 11.1 FPS. The Ultra preset barely clears the threshold, with only 1.9 FPS to spare. This indicates that the Arc B580 is fully utilized at 1080p Ultra, with no headroom for additional graphical demands.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B580 can run Control, but the playable experience depends entirely on resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal: all presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 61.9 FPS, making it the best visual option without sacrificing playability. At 2560x1440, the combo is partially playable. The Low and Medium presets exceed 60 FPS, with Medium at 61.5 FPS being the highest playable setting. High and Ultra fall short at 55.6 FPS and 49.1 FPS, respectively. At 3840x2160, the verdict is clear: this combo cannot maintain 60 FPS at any setting. The best result is 58.7 FPS on Low, which is 1.3 FPS away from the threshold. For 4K gaming, a more powerful GPU is required.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Arc B580 scales poorly at 4K, with even Low settings struggling to hit 60 FPS. The 1440p results are more encouraging, with Medium proving viable. The 1080p results are fully satisfactory, with Ultra delivering a playable frame rate. The CPU’s strength—evidenced by its 85th percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19,088—ensures it is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The bottleneck is entirely the GPU’s rasterization performance at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS, so there is no recommended setting for playable performance. The closest option is Low at 58.7 FPS, which is still below the threshold. At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Medium, which averages 61.5 FPS. This provides a balanced visual quality while maintaining just above 60 FPS. Low is also playable at 87.4 FPS, but Medium offers superior visuals at only a 25.9 FPS cost. At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, averaging 61.9 FPS. This is the most demanding setting tested, and it still clears the threshold. High at 73 FPS is a safer choice with more headroom, but Ultra is the highest quality option that remains playable.

The hierarchy is clear: at 1080p, players can max out the game; at 1440p, they must dial back to Medium; at 4K, they cannot achieve playable frame rates. The Arc B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU’s raw compute—13.67 TFLOPS FP32—limits its 4K capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested hardware combos in Control, this pairing ranks 2752 out of 3720, placing it in the bottom 26% of configurations. This rank reflects the GPU’s mid-tier standing—68th percentile among all GPUs—rather than the CPU, which is in the 85th percentile. The rank indicates that while the combo is capable of 1080p and 1440p gaming, many other systems deliver higher frame rates, particularly at 4K. The Arc B580’s nearest rivals include the RTX 3080, which scores 0.7% higher on average, and the RTX 2080, which scores 0.6% lower. In Control, this translates to the Arc B580 performing similarly to an RTX 2080, but the RTX 3080 would likely achieve higher FPS at 4K due to its superior rasterization power.

The 2752nd rank out of 3720 combos suggests that most tested configurations outperform this one, but the gap is not enormous. The combo’s strengths lie in its 1080p and 1440p performance, where it can match or exceed the 60 FPS target. At 4K, the rank would be considerably lower, as the data shows no playable settings. Overall, this pairing is a solid mid-range option for Control, but it is not a high-end performer. The CPU’s headroom means that upgrading the GPU in the future would yield significant FPS gains, particularly at 4K. The rank also implies that players with this combo should target 1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium for the best balance of visuals and performance.