Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a performance profile in Control that is almost entirely dictated by the graphics processor. The data reveals a system where CPU headroom is vast, but the integrated graphics solution struggles to translate that potential into playable frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, scaling behavior, and component roles based strictly on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and consistent performance cliff as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. Starting at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 37 FPS at 1080p to 28 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 19 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 32% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is clear: the pixel throughput demand at 4K is overwhelming the Arc B370's capabilities.

The scaling pattern is similar across all settings presets. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 59 at 1080p to 45 at 1440p (a 24% drop), then to 30 at 4K (a 33% drop). At Medium settings, the sequence is 42 → 32 → 21, with the 4K figure representing exactly half of the 1080p performance. The Ultra preset shows the same trend: 32 → 25 → 17.

These results indicate that the limiting component is unmistakably the GPU. The resolution scaling is almost perfectly linear with the number of pixels rendered (1080p has 2.07 million pixels, 1440p has 3.69 million, 4K has 8.29 million). If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively flat as resolution increases, but the data shows sharp declines. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D's substantial compute resources are not being taxed; instead, the Arc B370's fill rate and shading power are exhausted early. The fact that even at 1080p Low, the system only achieves 59 FPS–just shy of 60–reinforces that the GPU is the primary constraint, as the CPU is more than capable of much higher frame rates in this title.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, Ultra delivers 32 FPS versus 59 on Low, a difference of 27 FPS. At 4K, Ultra delivers 17 FPS versus 30 on Low, a difference of only 13 FPS. This compression of the settings range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is so saturated at 4K that even reducing graphical quality cannot free up enough headroom to meaningfully improve performance. The benchmark results imply that for this combo, resolution choice is a far more critical decision than settings choice.

FAQ

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

A: The best result comes at 1920x1080 with Low settings, producing an average FPS of 59. This is the only configuration in the measured data that approaches a 60 FPS experience.

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Technically yes, but not smoothly. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 30 on Low settings. The High preset yields 19 FPS, Medium yields 21 FPS, and Ultra yields only 17 FPS, all of which are below playable thresholds for most action games.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 28 FPS, while Ultra averages 25 FPS. This is a modest 3 FPS difference, suggesting that the visual fidelity gains from Ultra come at a relatively small performance cost at this resolution, though both are below 30 FPS.

Q: Does the Arc B370 have dedicated VRAM?

A: No. The GPU's memory is listed as "System Shared," with the memory type, bus width, and bandwidth all described as "System Shared" or "System Dependent." This means it relies on the system's DDR5 memory, which affects performance compared to a discrete GPU with dedicated VRAM.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 59 FPS, while Medium averages 42 FPS. The 17 FPS drop represents a 29% reduction in performance for the step up in visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this game?

A: The data strongly suggests no. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, and the performance scaling with resolution indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's benchmark scores (e.g., 16817 in Cinebench R23 multicore) are far beyond what is needed for the frame rates observed.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, and its performance profile in Control reflects its mobile-oriented design. The GPU's boost clock is 2400 MHz, and it features 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Its theoretical peak FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which is relevant for a 2019 title like Control that leverages modern rendering features.

The most critical aspect of this GPU is its memory configuration. The Arc B370 uses "System Shared" memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM. The bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which in this benchmark context relies on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's dual-channel DDR5 memory with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. This shared memory architecture can cause performance penalties in texture-heavy scenes, as the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory access. The measured FPS data, particularly the steep drops at 4K, likely reflects this limitation.

The GPU's percentile ranking is 5 out of 100, and its average benchmark score of 1184 places it near the bottom of the database. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (deltaPct -0.2) and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (deltaPct -0.7), which are over a decade old. This context explains why the Arc B370 struggles to maintain 30 FPS at 1080p High in Control. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 is a clear indicator of its entry-level positioning.

The data implies that the Arc B370 is not designed for high-refresh or high-resolution gaming. Its 10 RT cores are present, but the raw shading power is insufficient for Control's physics-heavy environments and particle effects. The 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 96.00 GTexel/s texture rate are modest figures that directly translate to the frame rates observed. For users expecting playable performance, the GPU role is the decisive negative factor in this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 59 FPS, which is the standout result. Medium averages 42 FPS with a minimum of 36 and maximum of 48. High averages 37 FPS, while Ultra drops to 32 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra is 27 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for maxing out settings.

At 2560x1440, the averages are notably lower. Low leads with 45 FPS, followed by Medium at 32 FPS (min 27, max 37), High at 28 FPS, and Ultra at 25 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 20 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 27 is below the average for Low, indicating some frame time variance even at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. Low averages 30 FPS, Medium averages 21 FPS (min 18, max 25), High averages 19 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS. Only Low approaches a playable level, and even then, the average is exactly 30 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 18 FPS shows that the GPU can dip to very low levels under load.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the difference between High and Ultra is small (5 FPS at 1080p, 3 FPS at 1440p, 2 FPS at 4K), while the difference between Low and Medium is larger (17 FPS at 1080p, 13 FPS at 1440p, 9 FPS at 4K). This suggests that the Ultra preset's additional effects are not the primary cost; rather, the baseline rendering at Medium and above is what stresses the GPU. The minimum FPS values for Medium preset (36, 27, 18) show that frame pacing degrades with resolution, which could lead to stutter in combat scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's ranking for Control, this combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Intel Arc B370 sits at rank 3436 out of 3720 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, which aligns with the GPU's low percentile ranking of 5. The combo rank indicates that while the CPU is among the top 17% of all processors (83rd percentile), the GPU's weakness drags the overall gaming experience down significantly.

The rank of 3436 suggests that there are 284 other combos that perform worse, which is a small fraction of the total. This is a poor result for a modern system, and the data implies that users would need to make substantial compromises in both resolution and settings to achieve a stable frame rate. The combo's position is primarily due to the Arc B370's integrated nature, as the CPU contributes no bottleneck. When comparing to the GPU's nearest rivals, the Arc B370 is only 0.2% to 1.4% different in average score from older ATI and AMD parts, confirming its low-end status.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 59 FPS, which is just at the edge of playability, but at any higher setting or resolution, it falls below 45 FPS. The ranking reflects that this is not a gaming-oriented combo, despite the strong CPU. Users looking at this rank should understand that the experience in Control will be limited to low resolutions and low settings, or they should consider a discrete GPU.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience for this combo in Control is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 59 FPS. This is the only configuration that approaches a standard 60 FPS target, and it provides a playable experience for an action-adventure title. The Low preset at 1080p is the clear recommendation for those prioritizing smoothness over visual fidelity.

If users prefer higher visual quality, the next viable option is 1920x1080 with Medium settings, averaging 42 FPS. This is a step down in smoothness but still above 30 FPS, making it acceptable for slower-paced exploration. However, the minimum FPS of 36 suggests that action sequences may feel less fluid. The High preset at 1080p (37 FPS) is borderline, and Ultra (32 FPS) is not recommended, as the performance cost outweighs the visual gains.

At 1440p, the only recommendation is Low settings at 45 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Any higher setting at 1440p drops below 32 FPS, which is marginal. At 4K, even Low settings at 30 FPS is not recommended for a game like Control that requires quick reactions, as the frame rate is too low for consistent gameplay. The data suggests that 1080p is the effective ceiling for this combo, and users should stick to Low or Medium presets to avoid frame rate dips below 30 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it features a massive 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data locality. The CPU's benchmark scores are strong: it achieves 16817 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1713 in single-core, along with a Geekbench multicore score of 15610.

Despite this CPU power, the measured FPS in Control shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The resolution scaling pattern—where FPS drops proportionally with pixel count—is classic GPU-bound behavior. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be similar across resolutions. Instead, the 1080p Low result of 59 FPS is likely near the GPU's maximum output, not the CPU's. The CPU's percentile ranking of 83 versus the GPU's 5 highlights the massive performance discrepancy between the two components.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both with an average score of 33089 and a deltaPct of 0, indicating they perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks. This means the 7800X3D is competitive with other modern CPUs, but that performance is wasted in this combo. The data implies that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D could easily drive a discrete GPU to 100+ FPS in Control, but the Arc B370's integrated nature prevents it. For this specific pairing, the CPU's role is to provide a stable platform with ample headroom, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's deficiencies.