Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a mid-table experience in Control, with the combination ranking 2307th out of 2888 tested configurations. This places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, indicating that while the hardware is capable of running the game, it requires careful settings management to achieve smooth frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a desktop processor built on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The chip carries a 105W TDP and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800X shows strong single-thread performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 943 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1574.5. Multi-threaded results are equally solid, with Cinebench R23 multi-core reaching 15476 and Geekbench multi-core at 11036. The processor’s average benchmark score of 29123 places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (0.1% faster), Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (0.4% slower), and Intel Core i5-13500HX (0.5% slower).

For Control, these CPU figures matter less than one might expect. The game is primarily GPU-bound at most settings, but the 5800X’s 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures that it won’t bottleneck the Arc B570 in most scenes. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7586 and max-thread score of 7578 suggest that the CPU can handle the game’s physics and AI workloads without becoming a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, where the GPU has less work, the frame rate of 101 FPS indicates that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, though the gap between Low and Medium settings at 1080p (101 vs 71 FPS) suggests the GPU starts to take over as the primary constraint once visual effects increase.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Arc B570 achieves a rank of 2307 out of 2888 tested combos in Control. This ranking places the pair in the 20th percentile of all configs, meaning roughly 80% of tested hardware combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The rank reflects a significant shortfall compared to what either component might suggest individually — the CPU ranks in the 81st percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards.

The delta between component-level percentiles and the combo’s in-game rank indicates that the Arc B570 is the primary drag on performance. The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% faster), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% slower). While the B570’s average benchmark score of 20556 places it near these competitors, in Control specifically, the measured frame rates suggest that the GPU’s architecture or drivers are not fully optimized for this title.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the combo’s best result is 101 FPS at 1080p Low, which drops to 55 FPS at 1080p Ultra. At 1440p, the range narrows from 76 FPS on Low to 42 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, the spread is even tighter, from 51 FPS on Low to 28 FPS on Ultra. These numbers indicate that the combo is playable at 1080p and 1440p with reduced settings, but struggles to maintain acceptable frame rates at 4K regardless of quality level.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured frame rates show a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 63 at 1080p to 48 at 1440p (a 23.8% reduction) and then to 32 at 4K (a 49.2% reduction from 1440p). This steep decline as resolution increases is the classic signature of a graphics-card-limited configuration. The CPU’s performance headroom is not being fully utilized at higher resolutions because the GPU cannot keep up with the pixel-pushing demands.

At Low settings, the scaling is slightly less severe: 101 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p (24.8% drop), and 51 FPS at 4K (32.9% drop from 1440p). The fact that even at Low settings the 4K frame rate falls to 51 FPS indicates that the Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus are not sufficient to maintain high throughput at 4K. The GPU’s 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a constraint, particularly when the render resolution increases.

The Medium settings data includes min and max FPS values, providing additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the range is 61-82 FPS with an average of 71. At 1440p Medium, it drops to 46-62 FPS (average 54). At 4K Medium, it falls further to 31-42 FPS (average 36). The narrowing of the min-max spread as resolution increases suggests that the GPU is consistently hitting its performance ceiling rather than experiencing occasional frame-time spikes. This behavior points to a steady-state throughput limit rather than a transient bottleneck.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Control with this hardware if I prioritize frame rate?*

A: The data shows that 1080p delivers the highest average FPS across all settings, with Low reaching 101 FPS, Medium at 71 FPS, High at 63 FPS, and Ultra at 55 FPS. If you want to stay above 60 FPS, 1080p with Medium or High settings is the safest choice.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Control?*

A: The measured results indicate that 4K is only playable at Low settings, which achieves an average of 51 FPS. Medium drops to 36 FPS, High to 32 FPS, and Ultra to 28 FPS, all below the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, which is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582), 0.4% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662).

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in this game?

A: The CPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all processors, combined with the GPU’s 65th percentile ranking, suggests the GPU is the limiting component. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7586 and single-thread score of 943 indicate the CPU has ample headroom for Control, which is not heavily multithreaded.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce an average of 76 FPS, while Ultra drops to 42 FPS. This represents a 44.7% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.

Q: Does the 5800X’s memory bandwidth affect gaming performance here?

A: The CPU’s dual-channel DDR4 support provides 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is sufficient for gaming workloads. The measured FPS data shows no indication that memory bandwidth is a limiting factor — the GPU’s 380.0 GB/s bandwidth and 10 GB VRAM are more relevant constraints.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture (Battlemage, Arc 5 generation) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, along with 18 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2500 MHz with a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and its memory runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The card has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU’s synthetic benchmark results show a passmark G3D score of 14195 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649. Its OpenCL score of 83514 and Vulkan score of 96844 indicate solid compute performance. The card’s average benchmark score of 20556 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the RTX 3070 Mobile, Arc A750, Quadro M4000M, and R9 M390X as detailed earlier.

In Control, the B570’s 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but the 160-bit bus and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting at 4K. The measured FPS at 4K ranges from 28 (Ultra) to 51 (Low), indicating that the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at this resolution. The card’s pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s are moderate for a modern GPU, and the 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the key constraint when rendering Control’s physics-heavy environments.

The GPU’s 150W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with a mid-range card, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for gaming. The 18 RT cores enable ray tracing features, but enabling them would likely further reduce the already limited frame rates at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear guide for settings selection. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 71 FPS average with a range of 61-82 FPS, which is the best balance of visual quality and smoothness. High settings at 63 FPS are also viable, but the 8 FPS difference between Medium and High is not worth the visual upgrade for most players. Ultra at 55 FPS is borderline, but the drop below 60 FPS may be noticeable in fast-paced combat.

At 1440p, the choice narrows. Medium settings produce 54 FPS average (46-62 FPS range), which is playable but not ideal for a game that demands precise aiming. Low settings at 76 FPS are the only option that consistently stays above 60 FPS. High at 48 FPS and Ultra at 42 FPS are below the smoothness threshold and should be avoided unless the player prioritizes visuals over frame rate.

For 4K, the situation is more constrained. Low settings at 51 FPS is the only preset that approaches playability, though it still falls short of 60 FPS. Medium at 36 FPS, High at 32 FPS, and Ultra at 28 FPS are all below 40 FPS, which is likely to cause perceptible stutter in a fast-paced action game. Given these numbers, 4K gaming with this combo is only recommended for players who can tolerate reduced visual quality and frame rates.

The optimal configuration across all resolutions is to run at 1080p with Medium settings, which provides the best combination of frame rate (71 FPS) and visual fidelity. For players who prefer higher resolutions, 1440p with Low settings (76 FPS) is the only way to maintain smooth gameplay. The data shows that this hardware combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, with 1440p requiring compromises and 4K being largely impractical for competitive play.