Control

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with an Intel Arc B570 lands at rank 2995 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the lower-middle of the field. This is a combination that can run the game, but only under specific conditions, and it struggles at the highest resolutions. The data clearly shows a system that is capable at 1080p and acceptable at 1440p with reduced settings, but it is not a high-end performer for this title. The benchmark results indicate that the Arc B570 is the primary limiting factor, as the CPU is a top-tier part, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile of all tested GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3720 tested combinations, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2995th for Control. That places it in the bottom 20% of all configurations, which is a poor showing for a system with a high-end CPU like the Ultra 7 270K. The rank is heavily dragged down by the GPU; the Arc B570 has a percentileVsAllGpus of 65, meaning it performs better than 65% of all GPUs, but that still leaves it in the mid-range tier. The CPU, on the other hand, is a powerhouse with a percentileVsAllCpus of 96, outperforming 96% of all CPUs.

The disparity in performance tiers is stark. The CPU's average benchmark score is 93785, while the GPU's is only 20556. This suggests a significant bottleneck where the GPU is unable to keep up with the CPU's potential. In practical terms for Control, this means the game's frame rate will be dictated almost entirely by the Arc B570's capabilities, not the Ultra 7 270K's. The combo rank of 2995 reflects this reality; it is a system that will deliver playable frame rates at lower settings, but it will not compete with higher-end GPU pairings. The data shows that this is a combination where the sum is less than the parts, with the GPU holding back an otherwise excellent processor.

CPU and GPU Roles

For Control, the role of the CPU versus the GPU shifts dramatically as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU has a more significant role, as the GPU is less stressed and can produce higher frame rates. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p Low, the combo hits 101 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 55 FPS. This 46 FPS swing is entirely attributable to GPU load, but the CPU is still able to feed the GPU enough data to reach those higher numbers.

When moving to 2560x1440, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The average frame rates drop across all settings: Low goes from 101 to 76 FPS, High from 63 to 48, and Ultra from 55 to 42. This consistent drop of roughly 25% across all settings indicates that the GPU is now the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's workload does not increase significantly with resolution. The Ultra 7 270K has plenty of headroom, but the Arc B570's memory bandwidth and compute power are insufficient to maintain the same performance levels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become even more pronounced. The frame rates fall to 51 FPS at Low, 36 at Medium, and just 28 at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 23 FPS, which is a massive reduction that shows the GPU is completely saturated. The CPU's role at this resolution is minimal; the data suggests that even a weaker CPU could achieve similar results, as the GPU is the sole limiting factor. In summary, the Ultra 7 270K is more than sufficient for this game, but the Arc B570 dictates performance at all resolutions above 1080p.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p High is 63, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution confirms that 1080p High is a playable setting.

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

A: The only playable setting at 1440p is Low, which achieves an average of 76 FPS. All other settings (Medium, High, Ultra) fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combo?

A: No, not at playable frame rates. The verdictByResolution for 3840x2160 lists no playable settings. The best average FPS at 4K is 51 at Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 63 at 1080p High to 32 at 4K High. This represents a 49% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent drop across all settings, indicating the GPU is saturated while the CPU has spare capacity.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded at any setting?

A: The lowest average FPS is 28 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 31 at 4K Medium.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Arc B570's performance is closely matched by several other GPUs, according to the nearestRivals data. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has an average score of 20534, which is nearly identical to the Arc B570's 20556, with a deltaPct of 0.1%. This means the Arc B570 is 0.1% faster than that mobile GPU. The Intel Arc A750 is also a close match, with an average score of 20582 and a deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the Arc B570 is 0.1% slower. These two GPUs would offer very similar performance in Control.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K is flanked by server-class processors. The Intel Xeon 6520P has an average score of 93786, essentially identical to the Ultra 7's 93785, with a deltaPct of 0%. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% faster, and the AMD EPYC 9175F is 1.9% faster. For gaming, these differences are negligible, and any of these CPUs would deliver the same frame rates in Control, as the GPU is the bottleneck. Users seeking a similar gaming experience could expect the same results with any of these CPU alternatives, as the performance delta is within 2%.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the combo's performance across all settings. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 101 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 61 and maximum of 82, High averages 63 FPS, and Ultra averages 55 FPS. This shows a clear linear progression, with each step up in settings costing roughly 8-10 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low averages 76 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 62, High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistent, with an average reduction of about 25% across all settings. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 46, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating potential stuttering.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall below playable levels. Low averages 51 FPS, Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 and maximum of 42, High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is severe, with a 33% reduction at Low and a 33% reduction at Ultra. This confirms that 4K is not viable for this combination.

The data shows that the only settings that consistently stay above 60 FPS are 1080p Low and Medium, with 1080p High barely clearing the threshold at 63 FPS. At 1440p, only Low clears the threshold, and at 4K, no settings are playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the experience is heavily dependent on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is capable of delivering playable frame rates at Low, Medium, and High settings, with average FPS of 101, 71, and 63 respectively. The verdictByResolution confirms that 1080p High is the best playable setting, with an average FPS of 63. At this resolution, the Ultra 7 270K and Arc B570 provide a smooth experience for the majority of the game.

At 2560x1440, the system struggles to maintain 60 FPS. The only playable setting is Low, which averages 76 FPS. All other settings, including Medium at 54 FPS, High at 48 FPS, and Ultra at 42 FPS, fall below the playable threshold. This means users must sacrifice visual quality to achieve smooth gameplay at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the combination is not playable at any setting. The best average FPS is 51 at Low, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdictByResolution lists no playable settings for 4K. For users with a 4K monitor, this system would require significant settings reductions or upscaling to become playable, but the raw data shows it cannot hit 60 FPS. Overall, the verdict is clear: this is a 1080p gaming system for Control, with 1440p possible only at the lowest settings.