Control

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the Intel Arc B580 produces a stratified performance profile in Control, where playability hinges almost entirely on resolution and preset selection. At 1080p the combo is thoroughly capable, while 1440p requires a moderate settings cap, and 4K falls short of the 60 FPS threshold across all tested presets. The measured data provides a clear picture of where this system excels and where its limits are.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Control show a clear performance hierarchy across the four tested settings presets and three resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are consistently below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Low settings produce an average of 58 FPS, which is the highest figure at this resolution, followed by Medium at 41 FPS, High at 37 FPS, and Ultra at 32 FPS. The only frame time detail available for 4K is from the Medium preset, which shows a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS, indicating a narrow band of performance that is still far from smooth.

Dropping to 2560x1440 yields a notable improvement. The Low preset achieves an average of 86 FPS, while Medium reaches 61 FPS. High sits just below the playable threshold at 54 FPS, and Ultra falls further to 47 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution has a documented frame range of 52 to 70 FPS, which illustrates that even the playable setting can dip below 60 FPS during demanding scenes, though the average holds. At 1920x1080, the combo is fully capable. Low delivers 114 FPS average, Medium 81 FPS, High 72 FPS, and Ultra 62 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum and maximum at 1080p are 69 and 93 FPS respectively, which indicates a stable frame delivery with no drops below the playability line. Across all settings, the scaling from 4K to 1440p to 1080p follows a predictable pattern, with the largest relative gains visible when moving from 4K Medium to 1440p Medium, a jump of 20 FPS on average.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the Intel Arc B580 is the dominant performance factor in this pairing, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU’s compute capacity becomes the binding constraint. This is evident from the resolution scaling between matched presets. For example, the Medium preset drops from 81 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 1440p and then to 41 FPS at 4K, which represents a 20 FPS loss when moving from 1080p to 1440p and another 20 FPS loss when moving to 4K. This consistent degradation is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648, which places it well above the level needed to constrain an Arc B580 in a title like Control, especially at higher resolutions.

The CPU’s role becomes more visible at lower resolutions where the GPU’s frame output is higher. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 114 FPS, and the CPU must process these frames quickly enough to avoid bottlenecking. Given that the Ultra 5 245 sits in the 90th percentile among all CPUs according to its benchmark aggregate, the data suggests the processor is equal to the task. The nearest rivals to the CPU include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, which scores 49228 against the Ultra 5’s 48995, a delta of -0.5%, and the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 48618, a delta of 0.8%. These closely matched scores imply that any of these CPUs would likely deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, confirming that the GPU’s capability is the main determinant of the measured FPS. The scaling between presets also reinforces this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 114 to 62 FPS, a 52 FPS drop that is entirely attributable to the GPU’s rendering demands, not CPU throughput.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the data identifies the most demanding preset that sustains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the highest playable option, delivering an average of 62 FPS. This is a strong result because it means the combo can run the game at maximum visual quality without dropping below the target. The frame range for Ultra is not published, but the average of 62 FPS leaves a slim margin above the threshold, so sustained scenes may occasionally dip below 60 FPS, though the average holds. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best playable choice, producing 61 FPS average, with a documented range of 52 to 70 FPS. This means that while the average clears the threshold, the minimum is 8 FPS below it, so players may notice brief stutters during intense combat or physics-heavy sequences. The High preset at 1440p falls short at 54 FPS, making it unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset averages 58 FPS, which is under the target, and the verdict data confirms that no settings are playable at this resolution. The best option for 4K would be Low, but even that fails to clear the bar.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc B580 indicate that other GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061 on average, which is -0.2% delta from the Arc’s 23021 average, making it a direct performance match. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, a delta of 0.6%, which is slightly lower but effectively within a rounding error of the Arc. This is notable because the RTX 2080 is a much older card, yet its compute in this game would likely land within a few frames of the Arc B580. The RTX 3080 scores higher at 23172, a delta of -0.7%, and the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, a delta of -1%. In practical terms, swapping the Arc for any of these would produce a difference of less than 2 FPS in Control at any given resolution and preset, assuming the CPU remains the same. The Intel CPU’s performance rivals also narrow down the field. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, with an average score of 49196 and a delta of -0.4%, is nearly indistinguishable from the Ultra 5 245. The Ryzen 9 7900 at 49228 is also a close match. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H has a delta of 0.6%, meaning it scores slightly higher on average. For a gamer pairing this CPU with the Arc, swapping to any of these processors would not change the frame rates in a meaningful way, since the GPU remains the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Core Ultra 5 245 and Arc B580 ranks 2816 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is a fair assessment given that the GPU’s percentile is only 68 among all GPUs, while the CPU sits in the 90th percentile. The rank reflects the fact that the GPU is the limiting component; the CPU is a strong partner but cannot compensate for the Arc’s mid-range capability at higher resolutions. The rank of 2816 means that roughly 75% of the tested combos perform better, which is expected when comparing against systems with higher-end GPUs. The combo’s performance relative to its own components shows that the 245 provides ample headroom, but the overall system is held back by the Arc B580’s raw throughput in heavier presets. This is not a criticism of the combo, but rather a statement of where it sits in the broader performance spread of the database.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 62 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

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

A: The Medium preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 61 FPS, though it has a documented minimum of 52 FPS.

Q: Is 4K playable with this PC?

A: No, none of the tested presets at 3840x2160 reach the 60 FPS threshold; the highest average at 4K is 58 FPS on Low settings.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to the RTX 2080 in this game?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 2080 scores 22895, a delta of 0.6%. This means the RTX 2080 performs within 1% of the Arc, so frame rates in Control would be virtually identical.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at lower resolutions?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The Core Ultra 5 245 scores in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, and at 1080p Low the combo reaches 114 FPS, suggesting the CPU keeps up easily.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo among all tested systems in Control?

A: The combo ranks 2816 out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the lower quarter of the performance distribution.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the experience is heavily dependent on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, hitting 62 FPS on Ultra and higher on lower presets, which makes it a strong choice for high-refresh-rate monitors at the highest quality. At 2560x1440, the system is only partially playable: it clears the 60 FPS bar on Low and Medium, with Medium being the best playable setting at 61 FPS average, but players will need to accept occasional dips to 52 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system does not meet the playability threshold on any preset, so the game will run below 60 FPS, with the best average being 58 FPS on Low. The data suggests that players who own this combo should target 1080p for a fully smooth experience, and 1440p only if they are willing to tolerate minor frame fluctuations on Medium settings. The GPU’s ranking, 68th percentile, aligns with the fact that this is not a system for 4K gaming in this title, but for 1080p and acceptable 1440p performance, the combination of the Core Ultra 5 245 and Arc B580 is a balanced match where the CPU and GPU are well paired.