Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a distinctive performance profile in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data indicates a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, though the frame rate curve reveals specific bottlenecks that shift depending on the workload. This analysis breaks down the measured results to understand where the strengths and limitations of this pairing lie.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 72 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops the average to 54 FPS, a reduction of 25%. The jump to 4K High yields an average of 37 FPS, which is a further 31.5% decrease from 1440p. This scaling curve is steep, indicating that the rendering load is growing significantly with each pixel count increase.

The pattern is similar across all settings presets. With Low settings, the system moves from 114 FPS at 1080p to 86 FPS at 1440p (a 24.6% drop) and then to 58 FPS at 4K (a 32.6% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops—roughly a quarter loss going to 1440p and another third loss going to 4K—suggests that the Intel Arc B580 is the primary limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rate to remain relatively flat at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work, but the steady decline indicates the GPU is saturated even at 1080p.

The delta between Low and High settings at each resolution also highlights the GPU's workload. At 1080p, Low produces 114 FPS while High produces 72 FPS, a 42 FPS gap. At 4K, that gap narrows to 21 FPS (58 vs 37). The shrinking gap at higher resolutions reinforces the idea that the GPU is fully utilized; it simply cannot render the extra detail demanded by High settings at 4K without a substantial frame rate penalty. The data implies that for a smooth experience at 4K, users must rely on Low settings, which still only achieve 58 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?*

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 114 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the data set that breaks the 100 FPS barrier.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 32 FPS. This is the lowest average recorded across all tested configurations, indicating that Ultra settings at 4K are not playable with this hardware.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a 7 FPS difference. Medium settings at 2560x1440 yield an average of 61 FPS, while High settings yield 54 FPS. The Medium preset also provides minimum and maximum FPS data (52 and 70 respectively), suggesting a stable frame time experience.

Q: What is the performance delta between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 81. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 41. This represents a 49.4% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Does the combo provide a 60 FPS experience at any 4K setting?

A: The data does not show a 60 FPS average at 4K for any settings preset. The closest is Low settings, which achieves an average of 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS, which is 10 FPS lower than the High preset's average of 72 FPS. The performance cost of the Ultra preset is significant, but it remains in a playable range.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B580 ranks 2173 out of 2888 tested combos for Control. This places it in the lower 25th percentile of all tested systems, which is a notable finding given the individual component scores. The CPU alone sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 68th percentile of all GPUs, yet their combined performance in this specific title is relatively modest.

This ranking suggests that Control may be a demanding title that does not favor this particular architecture pairing. The game's engine, with its physics-heavy combat and destructible environments, may not scale perfectly with the Arc B580's Xe2-HPG architecture or the Ryzen 5 7400F's Zen 4 design. The data implies that while each component is capable in isolation, their synergy in this game does not boost them to the top tier of performance. The combination is not at the very bottom of the list, but it is far from optimal, indicating that other CPU-GPU pairings may yield better results in Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete matrix of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strength. Low settings deliver an average of 114 FPS, which is the highest of any configuration. Medium settings reduce the average to 81 FPS, with a minimum of 69 FPS and a maximum of 93 FPS. High settings average 72 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 62 FPS. All 1080p configurations remain above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution the most versatile for this hardware.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops become more pronounced. Low settings still provide a smooth experience with an average of 86 FPS. Medium settings average 61 FPS, with a minimum of 52 FPS and a maximum of 70 FPS, indicating occasional dips below the 60 FPS mark. High settings average 54 FPS, and Ultra settings average 47 FPS. The 1440p resolution is playable, but users will need to be selective with settings to maintain a consistent frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened. Low settings are the only preset that approaches playability, with an average of 58 FPS. Medium settings drop to an average of 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 48 FPS. High settings average 37 FPS, and Ultra settings average 32 FPS. None of the 4K configurations provide a consistent 60 FPS experience, and the Ultra preset falls into single-digit territory in terms of playability. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is the sweet spot, 1440p is a compromise, and 4K is only for those who prioritize visual fidelity over smoothness.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution. For a 1920x1080 display, the High preset at 72 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. While Ultra provides a richer experience, the 10 FPS penalty (from 72 to 62 FPS) is significant and may not be justifiable for the marginal visual improvement. The Low preset at 114 FPS is excellent for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, but it sacrifices much of the game's atmospheric detail.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target, and the data shows a minimum of 52 FPS, meaning there will be occasional dips but the experience remains largely fluid. The High preset at 54 FPS is a viable alternative for those who prefer better shadows and textures, but the frame rate is more likely to feel inconsistent. The Low preset at 86 FPS is the best option for a high-refresh-rate 1440p monitor, but it undermines the visual fidelity that makes the game compelling.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 58 FPS is the only reasonable choice. It is the sole 4K configuration that stays within striking distance of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 41 FPS is too inconsistent for a smooth experience, and the High and Ultra presets are effectively unplayable. Users with 4K displays will have to accept a significant reduction in settings to achieve a playable frame rate, and even then, the experience is not guaranteed to be perfectly smooth.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks like Cinebench R23, it scores 21765 in multi-core and 3072 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. This suggests the CPU is more than capable of handling the logical threads required by Control.

However, the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game. The consistent frame rate drops across resolutions point to the GPU being the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the CPU can push 114 FPS, which indicates it has the headroom to feed the GPU. The fact that the frame rate drops to 58 FPS at 4K Low is a clear sign that the GPU is struggling with the pixel fill rate, not the CPU's processing power. The CPU's high single-core score (3072 in R23) is particularly relevant for a game like Control, which often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and physics. The data implies that the Ryzen 5 7400F is providing a solid foundation, but it is being held back by the Arc B580's rendering capabilities in this title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the clear determinant of performance in this pairing. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. Its base and boost clocks are both 2670 MHz. In synthetic tests, it scores 15748 in Passmark G3D and 3068 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and RTX 3080, which indicates it is positioned in the mid-to-high range of graphics cards.

The measured FPS data in Control shows a GPU that is heavily taxed by the game's rendering requirements. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB is not the issue, as Control at these settings is unlikely to exceed that limit. Instead, the GPU's raw compute power and memory bandwidth appear to be the limiting factors. The steep performance drops from 1080p to 4K—where the average FPS at High settings falls from 72 to 37—demonstrate that the Arc B580 cannot sustain high frame rates at higher resolutions. The GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 427.2 GTexel/s texture rate are simply not sufficient for the demands of 4K Ultra settings, which yields a paltry 32 FPS. The data suggests that the Arc B580 is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where it can deliver respectable frame rates, but it should not be considered a 4K-capable card for this title.