Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B570 combination presents a clear performance profile for Control, with the CPU vastly outclassing the GPU in raw compute potential. The Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Arc B570 falls in the 65th percentile for GPUs. This imbalance means the Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck across all tested resolutions, with the CPU rarely being the limiting factor. The data indicates that this pairing is viable for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data provided, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X performs nearly identically to several other processors. The closest match is the AMD EPYC 7313P, which scores 53,206 in the average benchmark suite, a mere 0.2% difference from the 7900X's 53,288. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is also extremely close, with an average score of 53,469, placing it 0.3% ahead. The Intel Xeon 634 trails slightly at 52,974, which is 0.6% behind, while the Intel Core i7-14700F leads this group with 53,620, a 0.6% advantage. For practical purposes, any of these chips would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Control, as the differences are within margin of error.

For the Intel Arc B570, the benchmark landscape is similarly tight. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile achieves an average score of 20,534, just 0.1% ahead of the Arc B570's 20,556. The Intel Arc A750 is the closest competitor, scoring 20,582, which is 0.1% faster. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X round out the group with scores of 20,480 and 20,662, respectively, showing deltas of 0.4% and -0.5%. These figures suggest that swapping the Arc B570 for any of these cards would yield nearly indistinguishable performance in Control, making them all reasonable alternatives if the Arc B570 is unavailable.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K resolution?

A: No. The measured FPS data shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The best result is 51 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High, Medium, and Ultra settings yield 32, 36, and 28 FPS respectively, all far from playable.

Q: What is the best performance this combo can achieve in Control?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 101 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 100 FPS. At 2560x1440, the maximum is 76 FPS with Low settings, and at 4K, the maximum is 51 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7900X compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53,288. Its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7313P, scores 53,206, which is 0.2% slower. The Intel Core i7-14700F is the fastest in this group at 53,620, 0.6% ahead of the 7900X.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 more similar to the Arc A750 or the RTX 3070 Mobile?

A: The data shows the Arc B570 is nearly identical to both. Its average score of 20,556 is 0.1% behind the Arc A750 (20,582) and 0.1% ahead of the RTX 3070 Mobile (20,534). The differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested PC configurations for Control?

A: This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2,995 out of 3,720 tested combos. This places it in the lower 20% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU matter more for reaching 60 FPS in Control?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 7900X is a high-end processor with a 91st percentile ranking, but the Arc B570's 65th percentile ranking means it becomes the bottleneck. This is evident from the FPS scaling: at 1080p High, the combo hits 63 FPS, but at 1440p High, it drops to 48 FPS, indicating GPU-bound performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2,995 out of 3,720 tested combinations for Control. This places the setup in the 20th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 80% of tested combos deliver better performance in this game. The ranking reflects the substantial gap between the CPU's capability and the GPU's output. The 7900X is a top-tier processor, but the Arc B570's mid-range positioning drags the overall combo down. Given that the CPU alone outperforms 91% of all processors, the low combo rank is almost entirely attributable to the GPU holding back the system.

For context, this rank suggests that while the CPU is more than adequate for Control's physics and AI workloads, the GPU cannot keep pace with the rendering demands at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data confirms this interpretation. The system only achieves playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p with lower settings, which is consistent with a combo that ranks in the lower quintile. Users considering this pairing should expect performance typical of a mid-range GPU paired with an overkill CPU.

The Verdict

The benchmark results indicate that this PC cannot run Control at 4K resolution with any settings, as no configuration reaches the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system is playable but only with Low settings, achieving an average of 76 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system comfortably clears the 60 FPS mark with High, Medium, and Low settings. The best playable preset at 1080p is High, which delivers an average of 63 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p fall short at 55 FPS, and are therefore not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

The 60 FPS playable threshold is met at 1440p only with the lowest preset. At 4K, even Low settings produce only 51 FPS, making the game unplayable at that resolution. The verdict is clear: this combination is suitable for 1080p gaming with high settings, and 1440p gaming only if the user is willing to sacrifice visual fidelity for performance. The system is not viable for 4K gaming in Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured FPS data shows a steep drop-off from lower resolutions. With High settings, the average FPS is 32. Low settings improve this to 51 FPS, but this still misses the 60 FPS target. Medium settings yield an average of 36 FPS, with a minimum of 31 and a maximum of 42. Ultra settings produce the worst result at 28 FPS average. There is no playable configuration at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance improves significantly. High settings average 48 FPS. Low settings reach 76 FPS, which is the only playable configuration at this resolution. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 62. Ultra settings drop to 42 FPS average. The gap between Low and High settings is 28 FPS, indicating that the Arc B570 is sensitive to quality presets at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its full potential. High settings average 63 FPS, just clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings deliver 101 FPS, making this the fastest configuration tested. Medium settings average 71 FPS, with a minimum of 61 and a maximum of 82, providing a consistent experience. Ultra settings average 55 FPS, which is below the playable threshold despite being the highest quality preset. The scaling from Ultra to Low is a 46 FPS difference, showcasing the GPU's performance range.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, there is no best setting because no preset achieves the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average FPS is 51 at Low settings, which is still below playable levels. Users at this resolution would need to consider lowering the resolution or upgrading the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Low, which delivers an average of 76 FPS. This is the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution. Medium settings come close at 54 FPS but fail to meet the requirement. The High and Ultra presets are not viable, averaging 48 and 42 FPS respectively.

For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is High, averaging 63 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance. Medium settings also work well, averaging 71 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that still maintains 60 FPS. Low settings are the fastest at 101 FPS but offer the least visual fidelity. Ultra settings are not playable, averaging 55 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Control. The Ryzen 9 7900X is a high-end processor with substantial headroom, as evidenced by its 91st percentile ranking and robust benchmark scores. The Arc B570, however, is a mid-range GPU with a 65th percentile ranking. When running Control, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at all resolutions, as the CPU has more than enough power to feed frames to the graphics card.

This is evident from the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 101 FPS, but at 1440p Low, it drops to 76 FPS, a 25% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 51 FPS, another 33% drop. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU workload does not increase proportionally with resolution. The GPU's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

The settings scaling further confirms this. At 1080p, going from Low to High reduces FPS from 101 to 63, a 38% decrease. At 1440p, the same settings change reduces FPS from 76 to 48, a 37% decrease. This consistent percentage drop suggests that the GPU is handling the additional shading and texture work, while the CPU maintains a steady frame delivery. For this game, the CPU matters little for performance once a certain threshold is met; the Ryzen 9 7900X far exceeds that threshold. The Arc B570's role is dominant, and its capabilities determine the playable settings at each resolution.