Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a specific performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at 1080p, becomes more limited at 1440p, and cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across all settings and resolutions, compares the components to their nearest rivals, and clarifies the role each part plays in the final frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 63 FPS. The Medium preset is also viable, averaging 71 FPS, but High is the optimal choice for visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold)Skip. The Ultra preset falls short, averaging only 55 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that maintains 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset drops to an average of 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. High and Ultra are not viable at this resolution, averaging 48 FPS and 42 FPS respectively.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The highest average measured is 51 FPS at Low settings. Medium averages 36 FPS, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. Therefore, there is no recommended setting for 4K under the 60 FPS playability standard.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have closely matched rivals based on average benchmark scorescars. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, with an average benchmark score of 57498, sits near the AMD EPYC 9015, which scores 57555, a difference of -0.1%. The AMD EPYC 7313 (57399) is only 0.2% slower, while the Intel Core i9-14900 (58115) is -1.1% ahead. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M (58323) leads by -1.4%. In practical terms, systems using these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B570 (avg score 20556) is effectively tied with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534, a 0.1% difference. The Intel Arc A750 is also a direct peer, scoring 20582, just -0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480) is 0.4% slower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662) is -0.5% faster. These GPU alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable results in-game, meaning the bottleneck and playability findings for this combo would apply to those parts as well.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. Benchmark results show an average of 63 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The data indicates that only the Low preset at 2560x1440 achieves a playable frame rate, averaging 76 FPS. Medium settings drop to 54 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the lowest settings only reach an average of 51 FPS. All other presets (Medium, High, Ultra) average below 36 FPS, so none meet the 60 FPS playability standard.

Q: How much faster is the Ultra preset compared to Low at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset is actually slower. At 1920x1080, Low averages 101 FPS, while Ultra averages 55 FPS, a difference of 46 FPS in favor of Low settings.

Q: What is the frame rate consistency like at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average FPS is 71, with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS. This shows good consistency, as the minimum stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to a top-tier Intel alternative?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X is slightly behind the Intel Core i9-14900, which has an average benchmark score of 58115 compared to 57498, a -1.1% difference in favor of the Intel chip.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the experience is heavily dependent on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS requirement with room to spare. The data shows playable settings include High, Medium, and Low, with the best visual quality coming from the High preset at 63 FPS average. This is a solid, smooth experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system becomes constrained. The only playable setting is Low, which delivers 76 FPS. This means users must sacrifice visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay. The Medium preset, averaging 54 FPS, falls below the playable threshold and is not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the combination of the Ryzen 9 9900X and Arc B570 is not sufficient for playable frame rates. The verdict data lists no playable settings at this resolution. Even at the lowest settings, the average of 51 FPS misses the 60 FPS target. Users with 4K displays would need to lower the resolution or upgrade the GPU to achieve a playable experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in this configuration. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 101 FPS at Low settingscars. When the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the same Low preset drops to 76 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls to 51 FPS. This consistent drop with increasing resolution is a classic sign of GPU-bound rendering, as the CPU workload does not scale linearly with pixel count.

The CPU’s role is more significant at lower resolutions and lower settings, where the GPU has more headroom. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 101 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at that level. However, as the settings increase to Ultra at 1080p (55 FPS), the GPU takes over as the bottleneck, as the frame rate drops despite the same resolution.

The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is not the constraining component here. Its benchmark scores place it in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs. The data suggests that at 1440p and 4K, the Intel Arc B570’s performance ceiling is what prevents higher frame rates, regardless of the CPU’s capability. The GPU’s 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces that it is the weaker link in this pairing for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Control, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2995th out of 3720 tested combos. This places it in the lower portion of the ranking, which aligns with the measured FPS data indicating limited performance at higher resolutions. The ranking reflects that while the CPU is powerful, the overall gaming performance is held back by the GPU, resulting in a mid-to-low tier position for this game. The percentile rankings for the individual parts (CPU: 92nd percentile, GPU: 65th percentile) further illustrate this disparity between the two components.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 101 FPS
• Medium: Average 71 FPS, Minimum 61 FPS, Maximum 82 FPS
• High: Average 63 FPS
• Ultra: Average 55 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 76 FPS
• Medium: Average 54 FPS, Minimum 46 FPS, Maximum 62 FPS
• High: Average 48 FPS
• Ultra: Average 42 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 51 FPS
• Medium: Average 36 FPS, Minimum 31 FPS, Maximum 42 FPS
• High: Average 32 FPS
• Ultra: Average 28 FPS

The data shows a clear and consistent degradation of performance as both resolution and settings increase. The only instances where the minimum FPS is recorded are at Medium settings, showing that the frame time variance is most pronounced there. For example, at 1440p Medium, the spread from minimum to maximum is 16 FPS (46 to 62), which is significant. The overall pattern indicates that users should target 1080p for the best balance of quality and performance, or accept Low settings at 1440p for a smooth experience.