Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Arc B570 reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU emerging as the primary limiting factor at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 63 FPS average, but dropping to 2560x1440 reduces that to 48 FPS, a 23.8% performance loss. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average falls to 32 FPS, representing a 49.2% loss from the 1080p figure. This scaling curve is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering workload grows exponentially with pixel count.

The Low settings preset provides the clearest view of the scaling behavior. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 101 FPS, which is a strong result that suggests the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower resolutions. At 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 76 FPS, a 24.8% reduction, while 4K Low yields 51 FPS, a 49.5% reduction from 1080p. The consistency of these percentage drops across both High and Low settings, hovering around 24-25% for the 1080p-to-1440p step and 49-50% for the 1080p-to-4K step, indicates that the scaling is primarily driven by pixel throughput rather than settings complexity.

This scaling behavior points directly to the Intel Arc B570 as the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The GPU's 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes increasingly stressed as resolution climbs. The 4K High result of 32 FPS and 4K Ultra of 28 FPS are both below the 30 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for playable action, which is notable for a game like Control that features fast-paced combat and environmental destruction. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 23 FPS (51 vs 28), indicating that the settings preset has a substantial impact on achievable performance at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the Intel Arc B570 achieves a combo rank of 2307 out of 2888 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the 20th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the GPU's modest position in the overall performance hierarchy, the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in general benchmarks, which aligns with its mid-range positioning. The CPU, by contrast, ranks at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, showing that the processor is comparatively stronger than the graphics card in this pairing.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals provides context for this ranking. The Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 0.1% difference, the Intel Arc A750 at -0.1%, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 0.4%, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at -0.5%. This clustering of scores within a 0.9% band indicates that the Arc B570 delivers performance squarely in a well-populated tier of mid-range graphics solutions. The Arc B570's predecessor, Alchemist, represents the prior generation, and this Battlemage part improves upon that foundation with the Xe2-HPG architecture.

The CPU's nearest rivals similarly illuminate its standing. The Ryzen 7 5700X's average benchmark score of 27578 matches the Intel Core i5-12600K exactly at 0% delta, sits 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, 0.2% below the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, and 0.3% above the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H. This grouping of four rival CPUs within a 0.5% performance band demonstrates that the 5700X is competitively positioned in its segment, though the combo rank in Control specifically reflects the GPU-limited nature of this pairing.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings specific hardware characteristics that directly influence Control's performance. Built on the Xe2-HPG architecture at TSMC's 5 nm process, the GPU contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The shading complement includes 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output pipelines, with 18 ray tracing cores for hardware-accelerated ray tracing effects. Clock speeds are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) across a 160-bit bus.

The memory subsystem deserves particular attention given Control's detailed environments. The 10 GB GDDR6 frame buffer operates with 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K. The measured data supports this: at 1080p, even Ultra settings achieve 55 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 28 FPS. The 160-bit memory bus is narrower than what higher-tier cards typically offer, and this shows in the resolution scaling pattern. The GPU's pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput for the game's particle effects and destructible environments, but these resources are finite and the 4K workload exceeds them.

The GPU's general benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649, Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514, and Vulkan score of 96844 all indicate solid DX12 and Vulkan performance. The PassMark G3D score of 14195 places it well within the range of capable 1080p and 1440p gaming cards. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it outperforms roughly two-thirds of tested graphics cards, but the remaining third includes the high-end parts that handle 4K comfortably.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160), yielding twelve distinct data points. Starting at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 101 FPS average, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. Medium at 1080p achieves 71 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and maximum of 82 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. High at 1080p produces 63 FPS, while Ultra at 1080p drops to 55 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 46 FPS, indicating that settings have a substantial impact on performance even at the lowest resolution tested.

At 1440p, the pattern shifts downward. Low delivers 76 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS (minimum 46, maximum 62), High drops to 48 FPS, and Ultra reaches 42 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 34 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, suggesting that resolution scaling begins to compress the settings range as the GPU becomes more heavily loaded. The Medium preset's 46 FPS minimum at 1440p stays above the 30 FPS playability threshold, but High and Ultra dip below 50 FPS, which may be noticeable in fast-moving combat sequences.

At 4K, the results become marginal for smooth gameplay. Low averages 51 FPS, which is playable but not smooth by modern standards. Medium averages 36 FPS with a minimum of 31 FPS and maximum of 42 FPS, placing the minimum right at the edge of playability. High averages 32 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS, both below the 30 FPS line. The 4K Low-to-Ultra spread is 23 FPS, the narrowest range across all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is the dominant constraint at this resolution regardless of settings. The Medium preset's min/max range of 31-42 FPS at 4K shows significant frame time variance, which could manifest as stuttering in demanding scenes.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where all four settings presets maintain playable frame rates. The lowest result at 1080p is Ultra at 55 FPS, which is above the 30 FPS minimum threshold. At 1440p, all presets remain above 30 FPS, but High and Ultra dip to 48 and 42 FPS respectively. At 4K, High and Ultra fall to 32 and 28 FPS, with Ultra below 30 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 places it within 0.5% of four closest rivals: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 0.1% delta, Intel Arc A750 at -0.1%, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 0.4%, and AMD Radeon R9 M390X at -0.5%. This tight clustering indicates the Arc B570 performs in a well-established mid-range tier.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X holding back the Arc B570 in Control?

A: The CPU ranks at the 79th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27578, while the GPU sits at the 65th percentile. The resolution scaling pattern shows consistent percentage drops (approximately 24-25% from 1080p to 1440p and 49-50% from 1080p to 4K) across settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario rather than a CPU bottleneck.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data recorded. At 1080p, it ranges from 61 to 82 FPS around a 71 FPS average. At 1440p, the range is 46 to 62 FPS around a 54 FPS average. At 4K, the range narrows to 31 to 42 FPS around a 36 FPS average, showing tighter frame times but at lower absolute performance.

Q: How does CPU performance in synthetic benchmarks relate to gaming results?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X scores 13184 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1499 in single-core, with a 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26612 and single-thread score of 3385 indicate strong all-around CPU performance. However, in Control, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, meaning CPU headroom is not fully utilized.

Q: What does the combo rank of 2307 out of 2888 indicate?

A: This rank places the combo in the 20th percentile of all 2888 tested combinations for Control. Given that the CPU ranks at the 79th percentile and the GPU at the 65th percentile individually, the combo rank reflects the GPU's contribution as the primary determinant of gaming performance in this title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends heavily on the target resolution and the user's frame rate preferences. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable performance, but the Medium preset at 71 FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and smoothness. The jump from Medium to High costs 8 FPS (71 to 63), while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 8 FPS (63 to 55). The Low preset at 101 FPS is available for users prioritizing maximum frame rates, but Medium provides a substantial visual upgrade for only a 30 FPS reduction.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset again emerges as the strongest recommendation, averaging 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS. This keeps frame times above the 30 FPS playability threshold while providing better visual fidelity than Low at 76 FPS. The High preset at 48 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS are both playable but offer diminishing returns given the increasing likelihood of frame drops during intense combat sequences. Users with 1440p displays who prefer visual quality over frame rate can consider High, but Medium represents the balanced choice.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation shifts to Low at 51 FPS, as this is the only preset that maintains an average above 50 FPS. Medium at 36 FPS is viable for users who prioritize visuals and can tolerate the 31 FPS minimum, but High at 32 FPS and Ultra at 28 FPS risk dropping below playable thresholds. The 4K Low preset provides a playable experience, but users with 4K displays should be prepared for reduced visual fidelity or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for a better balance. Overall, the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p offers the most consistent experience across the measured data.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X provides substantial processing capability that exceeds what Control requires at the tested settings. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename), this CPU operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 7 nm TSMC process node houses 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, with a 65 W TDP that keeps thermal requirements modest. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3, providing ample fast storage for game data.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184 and single-core score of 1499 show strong performance in both threaded and lightly-threaded workloads. The Geekbench multi-core score of 10779 and single-core score of 2016 reinforce this picture, while the PassMark multi-thread score of 26612 and single-thread score of 3385 indicate balanced performance across different workload types. The 3DMark results show scaling from 1821 in 2-thread tests to 6858 in 16-thread tests, confirming that the CPU scales well with additional threads.

In the context of Control, the CPU's role appears to be one of providing sufficient headroom rather than being the limiting factor. The resolution scaling data shows consistent frame rate drops as resolution increases, which is the signature of a GPU-bound scenario. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 101 FPS, a result that would require a capable CPU to feed, suggests the 5700X is delivering frames to the Arc B570 efficiently. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, coupled with the GPU's 65th percentile, indicates a pairing where the processor has more performance headroom than the graphics card. The CPU's nearest rivals (Intel Core i5-12600K at 0% delta, AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 0.2%, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at -0.2%, and Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at 0.3%) all sit within a narrow performance band, confirming that the 5700X is competitive with contemporary mid-range processors. Memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR4 provides adequate data throughput for the game's streaming requirements, and the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 20 lanes ensures the GPU receives data without interface bottlenecks.