Control

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a mid-range combination capable of running Control at playable frame rates, though the experience varies significantly across resolutions and presets. The data shows a system that excels at 1080p, manages a single playable setting at 1440p, and falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and practical recommendations based strictly on the provided benchmark data.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, none of the tested presets reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best result is 51 FPS on Low settings, while Medium, High, and Ultra average 36, 32, and 28 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: Low is the only playable preset at 1440p, delivering an average of 76 FPS. Medium falls short at 54 FPS, and High and Ultra average 48 and 42 FPS respectively.

Q: Which presets clear 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Three presets are playable at 1080p: Low (101 FPS), Medium (71 FPS), and High (63 FPS). Ultra is the only preset that fails, averaging 55 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is 0.1% lower than the Arc A750's score of 20582. The performance difference is negligible in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it performs better than roughly three-quarters of the processors in the database.

Q: Does the game become more GPU-bound at higher resolutions?

A: Yes. The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all presets (e.g., High falls from 63 to 32 FPS), indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU plays the dominant role in Control's performance, particularly as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the Arc B570, as evidenced by the 101 FPS average on Low settings. However, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a clear GPU bottleneck: High settings drop from 63 FPS to 48 FPS (a 23.8% reduction), and Medium drops from 71 FPS to 54 FPS (a 23.9% reduction). This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests the GPU is the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU bottleneck becomes severe. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain playable frame rates, as even Low settings only reach 51 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes further at 4K, with the i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads proving more than adequate for the game's physics and AI workloads. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all processors supports this, as it is unlikely to be the limiting factor in any resolution tested.

The data shows that the i5-13400F maintains consistent performance across all presets at each resolution, while the GPU's frame rate varies significantly with settings. This pattern confirms that users should focus on GPU settings to improve performance, as CPU-side adjustments would yield minimal gains. The 65th percentile ranking of the Arc B570 among all GPUs further emphasizes that the graphics card is the weaker link in this pairing for Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 101 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 71 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS, showing consistent frame pacing. High settings average 63 FPS, which is still playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings average 55 FPS, falling just short of the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 76 FPS, remaining playable with a healthy margin. Medium settings average 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, indicating occasional dips below the threshold. High settings average 48 FPS, and Ultra settings average 42 FPS, both of which are below the 60 FPS target. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 22 FPS, suggesting a steep performance cost for the visual upgrade.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all presets. Low settings average 51 FPS, the only preset that comes close to playable. Medium settings average 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS and a maximum of 42 FPS, showing significant frame drops. High settings average 32 FPS, and Ultra settings average 28 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 23 FPS difference, but even the best case falls 9 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold.

The measured data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution step down (from 4K to 1440p to 1080p) roughly doubles the frame rate for equivalent settings. For example, High settings go from 32 FPS at 4K to 48 FPS at 1440p to 63 FPS at 1080p. This linear scaling indicates that the GPU's rendering workload is the primary determinant of performance, with the CPU maintaining stable frame delivery throughout.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-13400F's average benchmark score of 25292 places it within 0.4% of several rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284 (0% difference), while the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362 (-0.3%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365 (-0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201 (0.4% higher). For Control, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates, as the game is not CPU-bound in this configuration.

The Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it within 0.5% of its nearest rivals. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (0.1% lower), while the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (0.1% higher). The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% lower) and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (0.5% higher). In Control, these GPUs would produce similar frame rates at each resolution and preset, with differences of less than 1% translating to less than 1 FPS in the measured results.

Users considering alternatives should note that the Arc B570's performance profile is closely matched by the Arc A750, which shares the same architecture generation. The RTX 3070 Mobile's similar score suggests that laptop users with that GPU would see comparable results, though thermal and power constraints in mobile form factors could affect sustained performance. The Quadro M4000M and R9 M390X are older designs that would likely lack modern driver optimizations for Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 63 FPS. This provides a 3 FPS margin over the threshold, making it the recommended setting for visual quality without sacrificing playability. Medium settings at 71 FPS offer a larger safety margin, but High represents the best balance of fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the only playable preset is Low, averaging 76 FPS. This provides a 16 FPS margin, which is sufficient for consistent gameplay. Medium settings fall 6 FPS short of the threshold at 54 FPS, so users must accept the visual downgrade to Low for smooth performance at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The best option is Low at 51 FPS, which is 9 FPS below the threshold. Users seeking playable frame rates at 4K would need to reduce the resolution or accept sub-60 FPS performance. The data indicates that this combination is not suitable for 4K gaming in Control.

The frame time data at playable settings shows good consistency: Medium at 1080p has a 61-82 FPS range, and Low at 1440p has no reported minimum or maximum, suggesting stable performance. The absence of min/max values for most presets indicates that the benchmark data focuses on average performance, but the available ranges at Medium settings show acceptable variance for a smooth experience.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at 60 FPS or higher, but only under specific conditions. At 1920x1080, the system clears the threshold on High, Medium, and Low settings, with High being the most demanding playable preset at 63 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings achieve playable performance at 76 FPS, while all other presets fall below 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the threshold, with the best result being 51 FPS on Low.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p is fully playable with room for visual quality, 1440p requires significant compromises to settings, and 4K is not viable. Users targeting 60 FPS should play at 1080p with High settings or 1440p with Low settings. The 10 GB VRAM of the Arc B570 is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at the tested settings, but the GPU's raw compute power limits 4K performance.

For players who prioritize smoothness over visuals, the 1440p Low preset at 76 FPS offers a good balance of resolution and performance. For those who prefer higher graphical fidelity, 1080p High at 63 FPS is the recommended choice. The system's inability to maintain 60 FPS at 4K or at 1440p with Medium or higher settings indicates that this is a 1080p-focused build for Control.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2995 out of 3720 tested combos in the database for Control. This places the system in the 19.5th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 80% of tested systems perform better in this game. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, as the CPU's 77th percentile ranking suggests it is not the bottleneck.

The rank is driven primarily by the Arc B570's 65th percentile GPU score, which is below average. In comparison to the nearest rival GPUs, the Arc B570's performance is nearly identical to the Arc A750 and RTX 3070 Mobile, so systems with those GPUs would likely rank similarly. The low rank in the overall combo list indicates that while the system is capable of playing Control at 1080p, it is not competitive with higher-end configurations in the database.

The 2995th rank out of 3720 combos suggests that this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it delivers playable performance across most presets. At higher resolutions, the system falls behind the majority of tested configurations. Users should interpret this rank as a warning that the Arc B570 is the limiting factor for Control, and that upgrading the GPU would yield the most significant performance improvements.