Control

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a striking imbalance in Control, where the CPU is a top-tier performer but the integrated graphics solution severely limits the experience. The recorded data shows that this combination struggles to maintain playable frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the Arc B370 acting as the definitive bottleneck. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from a low of 17 FPS on the Ultra preset to a maximum of 30 FPS on the Low preset. The Medium preset at this resolution records an average of 21 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 18 and 25 FPS respectively. The High preset sits at 19 FPS average. None of these figures approach the 60 FPS threshold required for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance data for this CPU and GPU combination in Control is consistent across the board: every single configuration tested falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The most demanding environment, 3840x2160, yields the lowest results. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 17 FPS. Dropping to High settings improves the average to 19 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 21 FPS, with recorded minimum and maximum values of 18 and 25 FPS. The Low preset at this resolution provides the best outcome, reaching an average of 30 FPS, which is still only half of the target frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves modestly but remains far from playable. The Ultra preset averages 25 FPS, and the High preset records an average of 28 FPS. The Medium settings deliver an average of 32 FPS, with minimum and maximum readings of 27 and 37 FPS. The Low preset at this resolution reaches an average of 45 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this resolution but still 15 FPS short of the 60 FPS threshold.

The 1920x1080 resolution provides the best performance of the three tested, yet it still fails to clear the playability bar. The Ultra preset averages 32 FPS, while the High preset improves this to 37 FPS. The Medium settings record an average of 42 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 36 and 48 FPS. The Low preset comes closest to the target, with an average of 59 FPS, which is only 1 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only configuration in the entire dataset that comes within striking distance of playable performance, but it still does not meet the standard.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear and unambiguous division of labor in this pairing. The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a high-end desktop processor with a multi-threaded score of 32544 in Cinebench R23 and a single-thread score of 4594, placing it in the 90th percentile among all CPUs. It is clearly capable of handling the computational demands of a modern action-adventure title like Control. The Intel Arc B370, in contrast, is an integrated graphics processor with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. Its performance class is comparable to legacy parts like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, which is separated by only 0.5% in benchmark score.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor. When moving from 1920x1080 Low to 3840x2160 Low, the average frame rate drops from 59 FPS to 30 FPS, a reduction of roughly half. Similarly, the High preset drops from 37 FPS at 1920x1080 to 19 FPS at 3840x2160. These steep declines with increasing pixel count are characteristic of a graphics-bound scenario. The CPU is not changing between these runs, so the entire performance delta is attributable to the integrated GPU struggling with the render workload. The processor is effectively idle, waiting on the Arc B370 to finish each frame.

The preset scaling at each resolution further confirms this. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 59 FPS to 32 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset change drops the average from 45 FPS to 25 FPS. At 3840x2160, the range narrows, from 30 FPS on Low to 17 FPS on Ultra. The consistent pattern of performance loss across both resolution and settings changes indicates that the GPU is saturated even at the lowest settings, leaving no headroom for the powerful CPU to contribute meaningfully.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are all high-end processors with comparable benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49228, a delta of 0.3% higher than the Core i5-14600KF. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196, a 0.4% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 245 scores 48995, 0.8% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49796, which is 0.8% higher. The Core i5-14600KF itself records an average benchmark score of 49394. Any of these CPUs would provide essentially identical processor-level performance in this title. The choice between them would not alter the outcome in Control, as the bottleneck is entirely on the graphics side.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals paint a starkly different picture. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2% difference from the Arc B370. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.2% lower. The Arc B370 itself records an average score of 1184. These comparisons show that the Arc B370 is operating in the same performance tier as hardware from a previous hardware era. Swapping it for any of these alternatives would yield nearly identical frame rates in Control, meaning the user would still be locked into the same sub-60 FPS experience across all settings and resolutions.

The Verdict

The verdict from the database is unambiguous: this PC cannot run Control at playable frame rates at any tested resolution. The verdictByResolution data lists no playable settings for 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and no configuration in the measured data reaches that number. The closest approach occurred at 1920x2160 on the Low preset, with an average of 59 FPS average FPS, but even this setting falls short of the standard.

At 3840x2160, the best recorded average is 30 FPS on Low, which is far below the 60 FPS target. At 2560x1440, the best average is also 45 FPS on Low, still short. At 1920x1080, the best recorded average is 59 FPS on Low, which is the single closest result in the entire dataset but does not clear the threshold. Users of this combination should expect frame rates that are not suitable for a fast-paced action game at any resolution, with the integrated GPU holding back the potential of the processor.

Best Settings per Resolution

There is no resolution where a settings preset maintains an average of at least 60 FPS, so the best settings per resolution cannot be identified from the data. The 3840x2160 resolution has no settings that reach the playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 17 FPS, High averages 19 FPS, Medium averages 21 FPS, and Low averages 30 FPS. At 2560x1440, the situation is similar, with Ultra at 25 FPS, High at 28 FPS, Medium at 32 FPS, and Low at 45 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Low preset comes closest at 59 FPS, but the High preset at 37 FPS, Medium at 42 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS are all well below the target. No preset at any resolution crosses the 60 FPS line.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combination in Control?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 59 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370 combination reach 60 FPS at any settings?

A: No. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the closest any configuration gets is 59 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low, which is 1 FPS short of the target.

Q: How does the performance at 2560x1440 compare to 1920x1080?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 45 FPS, while at 1920x1080 the Low preset averages 59 FPS. At Medium settings, the 2560x1440 resolution averages 32 FPS compared to 42 FPS at 1920x1080.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 3840x2160?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 30 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 17 FPS, a difference of 13 FPS.

Q: Which component is the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The Intel Arc B370 integrated GPU is the limiting factor. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 places it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and the frame rate drops sharply with increased resolution, indicating the graphics processor is saturated.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at 1920x1080 Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 42 FPS, with a minimum of 36 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i5-14600KF and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3436 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the lower portion of the database, which aligns with the measured frame rates being below the playable threshold at every resolution. The ranking reflects the fundamental mismatch between the high-end CPU and the low-end integrated GPU. The processor is in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 5th percentile among all GPUs. The result is a system that has the potential for strong processor-driven performance but is held back by graphics rendering capabilities that are insufficient for a demanding title like Control. The data indicates that this is not a viable configuration for playing the game at acceptable frame rates, and the ranking position corroborates the poor measured performance.