Control

Control pairs an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D with an Intel Arc B370, and the measured frame rates show a combination that struggles to deliver a smooth experience at most settings and resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a strong 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, plus 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Arc B370, by contrast, is an integrated graphics solution with a 300 MHz base clock and 2400 MHz boost clock, built on Intel’s Xe3-LPG architecture and 3 nm process. In Control, the data shows the GPU is the limiting factor, as even the capable CPU cannot compensate for the Arc B370’s low frame rates across all twelve measured configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 59 frames per second, which is the highest average recorded for this combo in Control.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (score 24728) and 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (score 24822). It is 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i5-12450HX (score 24576) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600 (score 24563).

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations for Control?

A: The combo ranks 2657 out of 2888 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom portion of the database for this game.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B370 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the Intel Arc B370 uses System Shared memory, with its memory size, type, and bus width all listed as System Shared, and bandwidth as System Dependent.

Q: What is the best average FPS at 2560x1440?

A: The best average FPS at 2560x1440 is 45 frames per second, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings deliver 32 FPS, High delivers 28 FPS, and Ultra delivers 25 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s launch MSRP available?

A: Yes, the launch MSRP is $249, and this processor is currently listed as Active in production status.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the primary bottleneck in this pairing. Its benchmark presence is minimal, with only a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, 0.2% higher), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, 0.5% higher), AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192, 0.7% higher), and AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168, 1.4% lower), all fall within a narrow band, confirming the Arc B370’s entry-level positioning. The GPU’s specs reinforce this: it has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, 20 raster operation units, and 10 ray tracing cores, with a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s, texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance of 6.144 TFLOPS. Its 25 W TDP and IGP slot width indicate a low-power integrated design, and it relies entirely on system memory for VRAM, which is shared and system-dependent. In Control, this translates to weak performance. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 17 (Ultra) to 30 (Low), with Medium hitting 21 FPS and High 19 FPS. The 1920x1080 results are more usable but still modest: Low averages 59 FPS, Medium 42 FPS, High 37 FPS, and Ultra 32 FPS. The boost clock of 2400 MHz does not help enough, as the integrated nature and shared memory limit the GPU’s ability to handle Control’s demands. The data shows that the Arc B370’s performance is consistent with its 5th percentile ranking, and it is clearly not designed for high-refresh or high-resolution gaming in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2657 out of 2888 tested combos for Control, which places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations. This low rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU, as the CPU is a high-performing part. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s average benchmark score of 24709 puts it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its score, indicating a solid mid-range to high-end processor. In contrast, the Arc B370’s 5th percentile GPU ranking and 1184 average benchmark score show a severe mismatch. The combo’s measured FPS data confirms this imbalance: at no resolution or setting does it exceed 59 FPS, and only at 1920x1080 Low does it approach playable smoothness. At 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 45 or lower and 30 or lower, respectively, across all settings. The rank of 2657 out of 2888 means there are 231 combos that perform worse, but the vast majority of tested systems deliver better results in Control. For context, the CPU’s performance in synthetic tests like Cinebench R23 (22366 multicore, 3157 singlecore) and Geekbench (11086 multicore, 1849 singlecore) shows it can handle demanding workloads, but the Arc B370’s 3DMark score of 1184 is a fraction of what dedicated GPUs achieve. The data indicates that this combo is CPU-heavy and GPU-light, and in Control, that results in a poorly balanced experience. The percentile gap between the two components is stark: 77th versus 5th, and the combo rank reflects that disparity. Users looking at this pairing should expect frame rates that are below the median for this game, based on the measured rows.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Control covers three resolutions and four settings, providing a clear picture of the combo’s capabilities. At 3840x2160, the results are consistently low. Low settings yield an average of 30 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution. Medium settings produce 21 FPS with a minimum of 18 and maximum of 25. High settings drop to 19 FPS, and Ultra falls to 17 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 13 FPS, indicating that the GPU has some headroom to scale down settings but still cannot reach a smooth 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the performance improves but remains limited. Low settings average 45 FPS, Medium averages 32 FPS with a range of 27 to 37, High averages 28 FPS, and Ultra averages 25 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 20 FPS, showing a larger scaling range than at 4K. At 1920x1080, the best results appear. Low settings achieve 59 FPS, just shy of 60, which is the only configuration near a playable threshold. Medium settings average 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48, High averages 37 FPS, and Ultra averages 32 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 27 FPS. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: lowering settings improves FPS, but the absolute numbers remain low. The minimum and maximum FPS data is only available for Medium settings at each resolution, showing 18-25 at 4K, 27-37 at 1440p, and 36-48 at 1080p. These ranges suggest some frame time variability, but the averages are the primary indicator. For a game like Control, which is an action-adventure title with demanding visuals, these numbers mean the experience will be choppy at higher settings. The 59 FPS at 1080p Low is the only result that approaches a standard 60 FPS target, and even that is not guaranteed to be stable given the lack of min/max data. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p Low > 1080p Medium > 1440p Low > 1080p High > 1080p Ultra > 1440p Medium > 1440p High > 1440p Ultra > 4K Low > 4K Medium > 4K High > 4K Ultra. This ordering should guide any user’s expectations, as the combo’s performance is capped by the Arc B370’s integrated design.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides a strong foundation for this combo, but its capabilities are largely untapped in Control due to the GPU bottleneck. This processor features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its cache hierarchy is substantial: 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a hallmark of the X3D series. The CPU’s benchmarks reflect its strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22366 in multicore and 3157 in singlecore. Cinebench R20 scores are 9393 multicore and 1325 singlecore, while Cinebench R15 scores are 2254 multicore and 318 singlecore. Geekbench results show 11086 multicore and 1849 singlecore. PassMark tests are also robust: multithread score is 26318, singlethread is 2970, integer math is 81257, floating point math is 46492, data compression is 307237, and data encryption is 18788. The 3DMark CPU tests show 6764 for 16 threads, 5357 for 8 threads, 3097 for 4 threads, 1575 for 2 threads, and 804 for single thread. These numbers place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24709. Its nearest rivals are all within a 1% margin, indicating it is a well-balanced performer. However, in Control, the CPU’s role is secondary. The measured FPS at all settings and resolutions are low, and the variations between settings at the same resolution are larger than what a CPU bottleneck would cause. For example, at 1920x1080, going from Low (59 FPS) to Ultra (32 FPS) drops 27 FPS, which is a GPU-driven change. The CPU’s high single-thread performance (804 in 3DMark single thread, 3157 in Cinebench R23 singlecore) should be sufficient for Control’s game logic, but the Arc B370 cannot render frames fast enough to utilize it. The CPU’s memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is standard for the AM4 platform, and its PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes provides adequate bandwidth for the integrated GPU. The data suggests that if paired with a stronger GPU, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D would likely deliver much higher FPS in Control, but with the Arc B370, the CPU remains underutilized. The 105 W TDP and 7 nm process node indicate an efficient design, but efficiency does not translate to FPS when the GPU is the weak link. The CPU’s release date of 2024-01-07 and active production status show it is a current product, but its performance is wasted in this specific pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the only configuration that approaches a playable experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 59 FPS. This is the highest average across all twelve measurements and the only one within 1 FPS of a standard 60 FPS target. At this resolution and setting, the combo delivers a frame rate that could be acceptable for casual play, though the lack of min/max data means stability is uncertain. For any other configuration, the averages fall below 45 FPS, which is generally considered suboptimal for an action-adventure game like Control that benefits from smooth motion. At 2560x1440, Low settings average 45 FPS, which is playable but not ideal, and Medium drops to 32 FPS with a range of 27 to 37, indicating potential stutter. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 30 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data shows a clear recommendation: use 1920x1080 with Low settings if you need the best possible performance. If you prefer higher visual quality, the next best option is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which averages 42 FPS and has a documented range of 36 to 48 FPS, suggesting more consistent frame delivery than the Low setting’s unknown range. However, the difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is 17 FPS, which is significant. At 1920x1080 High (37 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS), the experience will be noticeably less smooth, and at 2560x1440, all settings except Low (45 FPS) fall below 32 FPS, making them risky for a game that requires quick reactions. At 3840x2160, no setting is recommended, as the highest average is 30 FPS at Low, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for console-like play but still marginal. The data indicates that the best experience, in terms of balancing FPS and visual fidelity, is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, as it provides a 42 FPS average with a known range that suggests playability. If raw FPS is the priority, 1920x1080 Low is the choice, but it sacrifices visual quality. For users with a 1440p monitor, the only viable option is Low settings at 45 FPS, but this is a compromise. In summary, the measured rows show that this combo cannot handle Control at high or ultra settings at any resolution without dropping below 37 FPS, and the recommended path is to stick to 1080p and Low or Medium settings. The 59 FPS at 1080p Low is the standout result, but users should be prepared for a reduced visual experience if they want to approach 60 FPS. For all other resolutions and settings, the averages are too low to recommend for a game that relies on atmospheric detail and precise movement, so the practical advice is to prioritize FPS over fidelity with this hardware.