Control

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a solid, if uneven, performance profile in Control. The data shows a system that can handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, but it falls short of the 60 FPS target at 4K. The recorded measurements reveal a clear scaling trend: higher resolutions exact a heavy toll, while lower settings provide significant headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination performs admirably across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 114.2 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this pairing. Medium settings drop the average to 79.6 FPS, while High settings yield 73.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still manages an average of 60.5 FPS, which just clears the playable threshold. This resolution shows the least variance between presets, with a gap of roughly 53 FPS between Low and Ultra.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve steepens. The Low preset records an average of 87.4 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS target. Medium settings produce 63 FPS on average, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. High settings drop to 56.8 FPS, falling below the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at this resolution records 46.5 FPS, a significant step down from the 60.5 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. The Low preset is the only configuration that approaches playability, with an average of 58.3 FPS, just short of the 60 FPS mark. Medium settings record 38.9 FPS, High settings produce 33.8 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 34.3 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium at 4K is substantial, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are saturated at this resolution.

The database does not include minimum or maximum FPS values for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. These averages, however, are consistent with the hardware’s known capabilities: the Arc B580’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth provide enough headroom for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K workload exceeds what the 2560 shading units can sustain at higher settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best playable option. It delivers an average of 60.5 FPS, which clears the playable threshold while offering the highest visual fidelity available in the test suite. The data shows that all four presets at this resolution are playable, so users can prioritize graphical quality without sacrificing performance.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS. It records an average of 63 FPS, which provides a small buffer above the threshold. The Low preset also remains playable at 87.4 FPS, but Medium offers a better balance between visual quality and smoothness. High and Ultra presets at this resolution fall short of 60 FPS, so they are not recommended for a consistent experience.

For 3840x2160, no preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The Low preset comes closest with 58.3 FPS, but it still misses the mark. The verdict data confirms that this resolution has no playable settings for this combination. Users targeting 4K would need to either lower their expectations to a non-playable frame rate or consider different hardware.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 records an average of 60.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 63 FPS. The Low preset also works at 87.4 FPS, but Medium provides higher visual quality while remaining playable.

Q: Is 4K playable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. The best 4K result is the Low preset at 58.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. No playable settings exist at 3840x2160 according to the verdict data.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals in raw performance?

A: The Arc B580’s average benchmark score is 23021. It sits within 1% of several comparable GPUs: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249. The differences are minimal, ranging from -1% to 0.6%.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance relative to similar processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 17120, the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17074. The delta values range from -0.6% to 0.6%, indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Does the system hit 60 FPS on High settings at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080. The High preset records 73.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, High drops to 56.8 FPS, and at 3840x2160, High falls to 33.8 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F’s nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F’s 17177. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, a 0.4% advantage. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, leading by 0.6%. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, trailing by 0.6%. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, so any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B580’s nearest rivals present a similar picture. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, just 0.2% above the Arc B580’s 23021. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a 0.6% deficit. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, a 0.7% advantage. The NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, leading by 1%. Given these margins, swapping the Arc B580 for any of these cards would yield nearly identical measured FPS in the same test conditions.

For users considering this combo, the practical takeaway is that the CPU and GPU are well matched. Neither component is a bottleneck at 1080p or 1440p, as evidenced by the smooth scaling across presets. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and swapping in a slightly faster card from the same performance tier would not meaningfully change the outcome.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2813 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the lower half of the database, reflecting the system’s inability to handle 4K at playable frame rates. The ranking is driven primarily by the GPU’s performance ceiling at high resolutions, as the CPU’s benchmark scores are competitive with its peers.

The rank is not a measure of failure at lower resolutions. At 1080p, this combo outperforms many other pairings because it can run Ultra settings above 60 FPS. At 1440p, it remains viable with Medium settings. The overall rank, however, is dragged down by the 4K results, where no preset reaches the playable threshold. Users who stick to 1080p or 1440p will find this combo more than adequate, but those expecting 4K capability will be disappointed.

The percentile data supports this interpretation. The CPU sits in the 71st percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 68th percentile among all GPUs. These are respectable positions individually, but the combination falls to the 24th percentile in this specific game due to the demanding 4K workload.

The Verdict

This system can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with the Ultra preset delivering 60.5 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this hardware: maximum visual quality at a smooth frame rate. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option, providing 63 FPS on average. High and Ultra presets at this resolution fall below 60 FPS, so they are not recommended for consistent gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot clear the 60 FPS threshold at any setting. The Low preset comes closest at 58.3 FPS, but that still misses the target. The verdict data explicitly lists no playable settings for 4K, so users with 4K displays should plan to run the game at a lower resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

In practical terms, the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B580 pair is a capable 1080p and 1440p gaming setup for Control. The CPU’s six cores and 12 threads handle the game’s logic without issue, and the GPU’s 12 GB of memory provides ample buffer for textures at those resolutions. The system’s limitations are confined to 4K, where the GPU’s compute throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the game’s demands. For most users playing on standard monitors, this combo delivers a smooth and visually rich experience.