Control

FAQ

Q: Can this combination of Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B370 run Control at 1920x1080?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 59, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. No settings preset at this resolution reaches or exceeds 60 FPS on average. The recorded average FPS values are 59 (Low), 42 (Medium), 37 (High), and 32 (Ultra).

Q: Which resolution offers the highest measured average FPS for this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 59, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 2560x1440, the best average FPS is 45 (Low), and at 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 30 (Low).

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The lowest average FPS recorded is 17, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 19, and with Medium settings, it is 21.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, has an average score of 48698, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287, which is 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, which is 0.8% higher.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is 0.7% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower.

Q: Are there any playable settings at 2560x1440 according to the verdict?

A: No. The verdict data shows that at 2560x1440, the playable settings list is empty, meaning no preset achieves an average FPS of 60 or above. The best average FPS at this resolution is 45 with Low settings.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B370 have a launch MSRP listed in the database?

A: No, the database does not list a launch MSRP for the Intel Arc B370.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded data for Control with the Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B370 shows a clear pattern: the GPU is the dominant constraint at every resolution and preset. This is evident from the steep FPS declines as resolution increases, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 59. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops the average to 45, a reduction of 14 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 30, another 15 FPS lower. These large drops across resolutions indicate that the Intel Arc B370, with its 5th percentile GPU ranking, is the limiting factor rather than the CPU.

The CPU's role appears secondary in this pairing. The Intel Core i5-14600K sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with a strong multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 24491 and a single-core score of 2064. For a game like Control, which is an Action Adventure title from 2019, the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The data does not show any scenario where the CPU becomes the bottleneck, as the FPS scaling tracks the GPU's capabilities closely.

Preset scaling further confirms the GPU-bound nature. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 30 at Low to 17 at Ultra. At 2560x1440, it ranges from 45 at Low to 25 at Ultra. At 1920x1080, it ranges from 59 at Low to 32 at Ultra. In each case, the FPS drops as settings increase, which is consistent with the GPU struggling to handle the added graphical load. The CPU's performance remains constant regardless of preset, so the measured differences are attributable to GPU workload.

The gap between Low and Ultra presets is notable. At 1920x1080, the difference is 27 FPS between Low and Ultra. At 2560x1440, the difference is 20 FPS. At 3840x2160, the difference is 13 FPS. The shrinking absolute gap at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is already saturated at 4K, and further preset increases yield diminishing returns in FPS loss. This reinforces the conclusion that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component across all tested configurations.

For users considering this combo, the data implies that CPU upgrades would yield little benefit in Control, as the GPU is the primary constraint. The Intel Core i5-14600K's high percentile ranking means it is more than capable of handling the game's CPU demands, but the Arc B370's low GPU percentile limits overall performance. The measured FPS values at every resolution and preset are below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the closest being 59 FPS at 1920x1080 Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Control with the Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B370 covers three resolutions and four settings presets each. The database records average FPS for all combinations, with minimum and maximum FPS only available for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 30 FPS, Medium produces 21 FPS, High produces 19 FPS, and Ultra produces 17 FPS. The Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum values of 18 and 25 FPS, respectively. This shows a steady decline from Low to Ultra, with a 13 FPS difference between the lowest and highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low settings produce 45 FPS, Medium produces 32 FPS, High produces 28 FPS, and Ultra produces 25 FPS. The Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum values of 27 and 37 FPS, respectively. The spread between Low and Ultra is 20 FPS, indicating a steeper relative decline than at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the average FPS values are: Low settings produce 59 FPS, Medium produces 42 FPS, High produces 37 FPS, and Ultra produces 32 FPS. The Medium preset has recorded minimum and maximum values of 36 and 48 FPS, respectively. This is the only resolution where any preset approaches the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Low at 59 FPS.

The Medium preset data provides insight into frame time consistency. At 3840x2160, the minimum FPS of 18 is close to the average of 21, suggesting relatively stable frame delivery. At 2560x1440, the minimum of 27 is about 5 FPS below the average of 32. At 1920x1080, the minimum of 36 is 6 FPS below the average of 42. The maximum values at each resolution are 25, 37, and 48, respectively.

Across all settings, the data shows a consistent pattern: lower resolutions and lower settings yield higher FPS, but no combination reaches 60 FPS on average. The closest is 1920x1080 Low at 59 FPS, which is 1 FPS short of the playable threshold. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 is the weakest result, with an average of 17 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-14600K provide context for CPU performance. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H has an average score of 48698, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14600K's 48618. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287, which is 0.7% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, which is 0.8% higher. These deltas are all within 1% of the i5-14600K, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in a CPU-bound scenario. However, since Control is GPU-bound with this pairing, the CPU choice would have minimal impact on the measured FPS.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B370 paint a different picture. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is 0.7% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, which is 1.4% lower. These rivals are all older or lower-tier GPUs, and their scores are remarkably close to the Arc B370. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would deliver similar FPS in Control, meaning users with these alternatives would see nearly identical performance at each resolution and preset.

The combination of a high-ranking CPU with a low-ranking GPU is unusual. The i5-14600K's 90th percentile CPU ranking contrasts sharply with the Arc B370's 5th percentile GPU ranking. The nearest CPU rivals would not change the gaming outcome, as the GPU remains the bottleneck. The nearest GPU rivals would also not change the outcome, as their scores are within 1.4% of the Arc B370. This means the measured FPS values are representative of a broad set of similarly performing hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 3436 out of 3720 tested combos in the database for Control. This places the combo in the bottom portion of all tested configurations, around the 8th percentile of combos. The ranking reflects the GPU's low performance ceiling, as the CPU is a top-tier part. The data indicates that the combo is better suited for less demanding titles or lower graphical settings, but for Control, it struggles to reach playable frame rates.

The rank of 3436 out of 3720 means that a substantial majority of tested combos perform better in this game. The low GPU percentile of 5 is the primary driver of this ranking. Even with a strong CPU, the combo cannot overcome the GPU's limitations. The measured FPS at all resolutions and presets falls below 60 FPS, which is consistent with a low overall rank.

For context, the combo's rank is not an outlier in terms of CPU performance. The i5-14600K's 90th percentile CPU score suggests that CPU-heavy workloads would rank much higher. But for Control, the GPU-bound nature of the game pulls the combo's rank down significantly. Users with this combo should expect performance in line with the bottom 8% of tested configurations for this specific title.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14600K and Intel Arc B370 cannot run Control at a playable 60 FPS average at any resolution or preset according to the recorded data. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the highest measured average FPS is 59 at 1920x1080 Low, which is 1 FPS short.

At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 30 with Low settings, which is half the playable threshold. At 2560x1440, the best average FPS is 45 with Low settings, still 15 FPS below 60. At 1920x1080, the best average FPS is 59 with Low settings, which is the closest to playable but still short. The verdict data confirms that no preset at any resolution clears the 60 FPS bar.

The data suggests that this combo is not suitable for Control at the standard playable threshold. Users would need to reduce resolution below 1920x1080 or accept sub-60 FPS performance. The measured FPS values, such as 42 at 1920x1080 Medium and 32 at 1920x1080 Ultra, are below what most players would consider smooth for an Action Adventure title. The combo's rank of 3436 out of 3720 reinforces this conclusion.

Best Settings per Resolution

No settings preset at any resolution achieves an average FPS of 60 or above, so there is no "best settings" that meets the playable threshold. The verdict data lists no best settings for 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080, and the average FPS at best settings is null for all three resolutions.

If the threshold were relaxed to 30 FPS, the following presets would qualify: at 3840x2160, Low settings produce 30 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 45 FPS, Medium produces 32 FPS, and High produces 28 FPS, so Low and Medium would be options. At 1920x1080, all presets produce at least 32 FPS, with Low at 59, Medium at 42, High at 37, and Ultra at 32.

However, since the playable threshold is strictly 60 FPS, the answer remains that no settings preset is recommended. The closest configuration is 1920x1080 Low at 59 FPS, which is 1 FPS below the threshold. For users willing to accept slightly lower performance, the data shows that 1920x1080 Low is the most demanding preset that comes nearest to the target, but it does not officially clear the 60 FPS mark.