Control

The Intel Core i5-12400 + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2995 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all possible pairings. This is a modest result for a system built around a 6-core Alder Lake processor and a Battlemage-class GPU, and the benchmark data confirms that while the combo can run the game, it does so with significant compromises at higher resolutions and presets. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is broadly playable, 1440p is playable only at Low settings, and 4K is not playable at any tested preset. This is a verdict-driven analysis based strictly on the measured numbers.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2995 out of 3720 puts it in the 80th percentile of tested systems, meaning roughly 80% of all CPU+GPU pairings in the database deliver better performance in Control. This is not a flattering position, and the data reflects why: the Arc B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 places it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-12400 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs. Neither component is a top-tier performer, and their combination in this game yields results that are adequate for casual 1080p play but fall short of high-refresh or high-resolution expectations.

Breaking down the FPS data, the combo’s best result is 101 FPS average at 1080p Low, which is a strong showing for a low-preset scenario. However, at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 55 FPS, below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1440p, the situation worsens: Low settings deliver 76 FPS average, but Medium falls to 54 FPS, High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings only manage 51 FPS average, with High at 32 FPS and Ultra at 28 FPS. These numbers indicate that the combo’s performance headroom is limited, and the rank of 2995 accurately captures this middling standing.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is not an outlier in either direction—it sits squarely in the lower half, with the GPU being the more limiting factor at higher resolutions. The i5-12400’s multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 15989, Geekbench multicore 8564) suggest it has enough CPU headroom for most games, but the Arc B570’s 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 10 GB GDDR6 memory with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth constrain frame rates when resolution and settings scale up. The data is unambiguous: this combo ranks low because it cannot sustain 60 FPS beyond 1080p Medium or 1440p Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400, based on average benchmark scores, are the AMD EPYC 7643 (avgScore 18697, deltaPct -0.1), Intel Core i7-1355U (avgScore 18730, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 (avgScore 18811, deltaPct -0.7), and Intel Core i3-14100F (avgScore 18519, deltaPct 0.9). The i5-12400’s average benchmark score is 18683, meaning it is statistically indistinguishable from these processors—all within a 0.9% delta. For Control, swapping the i5-12400 for any of these would yield nearly identical CPU-bound performance, as the differences are negligible in synthetic tests. The i3-14100F, being 0.9% slower on average, would be the closest match in terms of overall CPU capability.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avgScore 20534, deltaPct 0.1), Intel Arc A750 (avgScore 20582, deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (avgScore 20480, deltaPct 0.4), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (avgScore 20662, deltaPct -0.5). The Arc B570’s average score of 20556 places it right between the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, with deltas under 0.5%. In practice, this means a system with an RTX 3070 Mobile or Arc A750 would behave very similarly in Control—expect the same FPS ranges at each resolution and preset, since the GPU is the primary bottleneck above 1080p Medium. The Quadro M4000M and R9 M390X are older architectures but score within 0.5%, so they would also deliver comparable frame rates in this game, assuming driver support is adequate.

When combining these rival lists, a system with an i3-14100F and Arc A750 would be the most direct alternative, offering nearly identical CPU and GPU performance. The data shows that this combo’s performance is not unique—several other pairings would land within a few percentage points in Control, making the choice between them more about platform features than raw FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU are more balanced, but the GPU still dominates. The jump from 1080p Low (101 FPS) to 1080p High (63 FPS) is a 38% drop, while the jump from 1080p High to 1080p Ultra (55 FPS) is another 13% drop. This scaling suggests that GPU load increases sharply with settings, but the i5-12400’s 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, are sufficient to feed the Arc B570 at these frame rates—no CPU bottleneck is evident in the 1080p data.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The average FPS at 1440p Low (76) is 25% lower than 1080p Low (101), while 1440p Medium (54) is 24% lower than 1080p Medium (71). This proportional decline indicates that the Arc B570’s rendering throughput, not the CPU, is capping performance. The i5-12400’s single-thread score of 2257 in Cinebench R23 and 910 in 3DMark single-thread are adequate for this resolution, as the FPS drops align closely with the pixel count increase from 1080p to 1440p (about 78% more pixels, but with settings scaling non-linearly). The GPU’s 10 GB memory and 160-bit bus are likely the constraining factors, as texture and bandwidth demands rise.

At 4K, the GPU’s role is absolute. The average FPS at 4K Low (51) is 33% lower than 1440p Low (76), and 4K High (32) is 33% lower than 1440p High (48). This consistent ~33% drop across settings mirrors the pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K (about 2.25x), indicating that the Arc B570 is fully saturated and the CPU has virtually no influence. The i5-12400’s multi-threaded scores (Cinebench R23 multicore 15989, PassMark multithread 18747) are far above what Control needs at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that even Low settings at 4K cannot reach 60 FPS. The verdict is clear: at 1080p, the CPU matters more; at 1440p, the GPU takes over; and at 4K, the GPU alone determines playability.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Control? The answer is yes, but only under specific conditions. According to the verdictByResolution data, at 1920x1080, the combo achieves playable status (above 60 FPS average) at High, Low, and Medium settings, with High being the best playable setting at 63 FPS average. At 2560x1440, only Low settings are playable, delivering 76 FPS average. At 3840x2160, no settings are playable—the highest average FPS is 51 at Low, which falls short of the 60 FPS threshold.

For 1080p gamers, this is a viable system for Control. The data shows that High settings at 63 FPS average is a comfortable experience, with Medium at 71 FPS providing extra headroom and Low at 101 FPS for high-refresh monitors. Ultra settings, however, drop to 55 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold and should be avoided. At 1440p, the system is borderline—Low settings at 76 FPS is playable, but anything above that (Medium 54 FPS, High 48 FPS, Ultra 42 FPS) fails to meet the 60 FPS standard. At 4K, the system is not playable at any preset, with even Low settings averaging 51 FPS.

The practical verdict: this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming at Medium or High settings, with 1440p Low as a fallback. It is not a 4K system for Control, and pushing beyond Medium at 1440p will result in sub-60 FPS performance. The data is measured, not estimated, so these numbers reflect real-world behavior.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 51 FPS average (min/max not provided)
• Medium: 36 FPS average, 31 FPS minimum, 42 FPS maximum
• High: 32 FPS average (min/max not provided)
• Ultra: 28 FPS average (min/max not provided)

At 4K, the combo struggles across all settings. The gap between Low (51 FPS) and Ultra (28 FPS) is 23 FPS, showing that even the lowest preset cannot reach the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset’s min FPS of 31 indicates noticeable stutter during demanding scenes.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 76 FPS average (min/max not provided)
• Medium: 54 FPS average, 46 FPS minimum, 62 FPS maximum
• High: 48 FPS average (min/max not provided)
• Ultra: 42 FPS average (min/max not provided)

At 1440p, Low is the only playable preset, clearing the 60 FPS bar by 16 FPS. Medium’s max FPS of 62 shows brief playable moments, but the 46 FPS minimum drags the average below the threshold. High and Ultra are firmly sub-60.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 101 FPS average (min/max not provided)
• Medium: 71 FPS average, 61 FPS minimum, 82 FPS maximum
• High: 63 FPS average (min/max not provided)
• Ultra: 55 FPS average (min/max not provided)

At 1080p, the combo delivers a strong experience at Low, Medium, and High. The Medium preset’s 61 FPS minimum ensures that even the worst-case frame times stay above the playable threshold. High’s 63 FPS average is just above 60, while Ultra falls 5 FPS short.

FAQ

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p for this combo?

A: High settings, which deliver 63 FPS average. Medium is also playable at 71 FPS average, and Low reaches 101 FPS average. Ultra is not playable at 55 FPS average.

Q: Can this system handle 1440p gaming in Control?

A: Only at Low settings, which produce 76 FPS average. Medium (54 FPS), High (48 FPS), and Ultra (42 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: No. The best result at 4K is 51 FPS average on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 36 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rival, the Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, a delta of -0.1%. In Control, this means performance would be virtually identical.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the i5-12400’s single-thread score of 2257 (Cinebench R23) is sufficient to feed the GPU, and at 1440p and 4K, FPS drops scale with pixel count, suggesting GPU saturation.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in the database for Control?

A: It ranks 2995 out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all systems tested. This reflects its limited ability to maintain 60 FPS above 1080p Medium.