Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a highly playable experience in Control, though the data reveals a clear performance ceiling that shifts depending on resolution and settings. The combo ranks 1288th out of 1636 tested configurations, placing it in the lower-middle tier for this title. With an average FPS ranging from a fluid 110.4 at 1080p Low to a demanding 32.6 at 4K Ultra, the system demonstrates consistent scaling but struggles to maintain high framerates at maximum graphical fidelity on higher resolution displays.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Control?*

A: Based on measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system consistently exceeds 60 FPS across all settings. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset achieves above 60 FPS (86.9), while 3840x2160 remains below 60 FPS even on Low (58.4).

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M (22999), 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950), and 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181). It also leads the RTX 4060 Mobile by 1.3%.

Q: What CPU performance tier does the Ryzen 7 5800XT occupy?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 29774 places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 29740, which is a 0.1% difference, while the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS is 0.3% higher at 29856.

*Q: Is the Arc B580's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Control at 4K?*

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 32.6 on Ultra, indicating the GPU's compute limits are reached before VRAM capacity becomes the primary constraint.

*Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance affect Control?*

A: The 5800XT's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 indicate strong multi-core capabilities. However, the game's FPS scaling is heavily dependent on resolution, suggesting the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings rather than the CPU.

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 1440p with high settings?

A: No, the measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 55.3. To reach 60 FPS at this resolution, the user must select Medium settings, which yields 60.8 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a wide performance spread across the four presets. The Low preset delivers the highest average FPS of 110.4, while High reaches 71.8 FPS. Medium is nearly in between at 79.1 FPS, but Ultra drops substantially to 60.9 FPS. This 49.5 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates the significant cost of the game's advanced visual features.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS figures compress noticeably. Low remains the only preset above 60 FPS at 86.9, while High drops to 55.3 FPS. Medium holds at 60.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 48.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 38.2 FPS, slightly smaller than at 1080p, indicating diminishing returns from lowering settings as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is severely constrained. The Low preset averages 58.4 FPS, barely missing the 60 FPS target. Medium drops to 43.3 FPS, High to 34.7 FPS, and Ultra to 32.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 25.8 FPS, the smallest absolute difference across all resolutions, which suggests the GPU's raw throughput is the dominant factor at this pixel count.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the safest choice, delivering 79.1 FPS on average. This provides ample headroom above the threshold while still offering improved visuals over Low. High settings at 71.8 FPS are also viable for users who prioritize image quality over extra framerate buffer, but Ultra's 60.9 FPS average is too close to the line for consistent performance in demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the selection narrows considerably. Medium is the only preset that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, averaging 60.8 FPS. High comes close at 55.3 FPS but risks dips below playable levels. Low at 86.9 FPS is the choice for users with high-refresh monitors, while Ultra at 48.7 FPS is only recommended for those who prefer visual fidelity over framerate and can tolerate sub-50 FPS averages.

For 3840x2160, the options are limited. Low at 58.4 FPS is the closest to a playable 60 FPS target, but Medium at 43.3 FPS might be preferable for users who accept a lower framerate for better visuals. High and Ultra are not recommended for serious play, as both average below 35 FPS. The data clearly shows this combo is not built for 4K gaming beyond the absolute minimum settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all presets. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 110.4 at 1080p to 86.9 at 1440p and then to 58.4 at 4K. This represents a 21.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 32.8% drop from 1440p to 4K. For the High preset, the decline is 71.8 to 55.3 to 34.7 FPS, with a 23.0% drop to 1440p and a 37.3% drop to 4K.

The pattern indicates that the Intel Arc B580's GPU resources are the primary limiting factor. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its 3DMark max-threads score of 7680, is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. However, as pixel count increases, the GPU's compute throughput — 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s — becomes the bottleneck. The fact that the 4K Low preset (58.4 FPS) is nearly as fast as the 1440p High preset (55.3 FPS) further confirms that the GPU, not the CPU, determines performance at higher settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580's specifications are central to interpreting these benchmark results. With a boost clock of 2670 MHz, 2560 shading units, and 80 ROPs, the GPU offers a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s. This raw pixel throughput is insufficient for 4K Ultra in Control, where the average FPS of 32.6 aligns with the GPU's compute constraints rather than memory bandwidth, which is ample at 456.0 GB/s.

The 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is not the limiting factor in these tests. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (58.4 FPS) and Ultra (32.6 FPS) is 25.8 FPS, a gap driven by shader complexity and texture filtering rather than VRAM capacity. The GPU's 20 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support are present, but the measured FPS data does not isolate their specific impact.

In comparison to its nearest rivals, the Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it just 0.7% behind the RTX 4060 (23181). However, in Control at 1440p High, the system averages 55.3 FPS, which is a realistic expectation for this tier of GPU. The GPU's 190 W TDP and 1x 8-pin power connector are consistent with its performance class, and the data suggests that users should pair this card with a 1440p monitor and Medium settings for an optimal balance of visual quality and framerate.