Control

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with the Intel Arc B570 in Control?

A: This combo ranks 2307 out of 2888 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the lower-mid tier of tested systems. This rank suggests that while the hardware is capable, many other combinations deliver higher frame rates in this specific title.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, deltaPct 0.1%) and the Intel Arc A750 (20582, deltaPct -0.1%). It also sits within 0.5% of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X, indicating these GPUs perform at a similar level in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 101 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate across all tested resolutions and settings. The Medium preset delivers 71 FPS, High delivers 63 FPS, and Ultra drops to 55 FPS at the same resolution.

Q: How much VRAM does the Intel Arc B570 have, and what memory type does it use?

A: The Intel Arc B570 features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is paired with a 2500 MHz base and boost clock for the GPU core.

Q: What is the CPU's architecture and how many cores does it have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Zen 4 architecture (codename Raphael) on a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, plus 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in general computing benchmarks. Its average benchmark score is 33079, placing it essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX (both 33089, deltaPct 0%).

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo in Control reveals a clear pattern: the Low preset offers the most playable experience, particularly at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 101 FPS average, which is 30 FPS higher than Medium (71 FPS) and 46 FPS higher than Ultra (55 FPS). This gap widens at 2560x1440, where Low delivers 76 FPS versus 54 FPS on Medium and 42 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the situation becomes more critical—Low yields 51 FPS, while Medium drops to 36 FPS and Ultra falls to 28 FPS.

For players targeting smooth gameplay at 1080p, the Medium preset is a reasonable choice, as 71 FPS provides a solid experience while maintaining better visual fidelity than Low. However, the data suggests that High settings (63 FPS at 1080p) offer only a marginal improvement over Medium in visual quality but a significant FPS penalty. At 1440p, Medium becomes the recommended balance, with 54 FPS being acceptable for slower-paced action, but Low is safer for maintaining responsiveness. At 4K, only Low settings (51 FPS) approach playability, and even then, the frame rate is borderline.

The Ultra preset is the least favorable option across all resolutions—it produces 55 FPS at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K. None of these meet the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for action games. The data implies that this combo is not designed for maximum fidelity in Control; instead, users should prioritize frame rate by selecting Medium at 1080p and Low at higher resolutions. The measured min FPS of 31 at 4K Medium further reinforces that High and Ultra settings risk noticeable stutter, making Low or Medium the only viable presets for consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 2307 out of 2888 tested combinations, this pairing sits in the 20th percentile of all tested systems in Control—the data shows that roughly 80% of other combos perform better in this game. This is a surprisingly low rank given the CPU's strong general performance (83rd percentile among all CPUs) and the GPU's mid-tier standing (65th percentile among all GPUs). The discrepancy suggests that Control's engine may not scale well with this specific hardware pairing, or that the game's requirements favor other architectures.

The rank implies that while each component is individually capable, their combined performance in Control is underwhelming. For context, the GPU's nearest rivals—the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750—have nearly identical synthetic scores, yet the combo rank suggests these may also struggle in Control. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Ryzen 7 8700G and Core i7-13650HX, show deltaPct values of 0%, meaning they perform identically in general benchmarks, but this does not translate to a better in-game outcome.

The low rank could indicate that Control is particularly sensitive to GPU driver optimization or specific architectural features. The Intel Arc B570's Xe2-HPG architecture may not be fully optimized for this 2019 title, which could explain why the measured FPS falls short of what the hardware's raw specs suggest. This rank serves as a caution that synthetic benchmarks do not always predict gaming performance, and users should consult game-specific data before purchasing this combo for Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves 101 FPS on Low, 71 FPS on Medium (with min/max of 61/82), 63 FPS on High, and 55 FPS on Ultra. The 46 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p demonstrates that settings have a substantial impact on frame rate, but even the lowest preset exceeds 100 FPS, making 1080p the most comfortable resolution for this combo.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably: Low delivers 76 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS (min 46, max 62), High produces 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42 FPS. The 34 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly smaller than at 1080p in absolute terms, but the percentage drop is similar. Notably, the Medium preset's min FPS of 46 suggests occasional dips that could be noticeable during intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings yield 51 FPS, Medium drops to 36 FPS (min 31, max 42), High manages only 32 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 23 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as even the lowest settings cannot push frame rates much higher. The 4K Medium min FPS of 31 is particularly concerning, as it approaches the threshold where gameplay becomes choppy.

Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra follows a consistent pattern: Medium costs roughly 30% of the FPS gain from Low, High costs another 10-15%, and Ultra adds a further 5-10% penalty. This suggests diminishing returns for each settings tier, with Low offering the best performance-per-visual-quality tradeoff for this combo.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications provide context for its measured performance in Control. With 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, the GPU is positioned as a mid-range part. Its 18 ray tracing cores support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it feature-complete for modern titles. The GPU runs at a fixed 2500 MHz base and boost clock, which is relatively high for a mid-range card, and its 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance suggests decent raw compute capability.

The 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivers 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but may become a limiting factor at 4K. Control is known for its detailed textures and particle effects, which could stress memory bandwidth. The measured 4K performance (51 FPS on Low, 32 FPS on High) suggests that the GPU's memory subsystem is insufficient for high-fidelity 4K gaming, as even Low settings cannot break 60 FPS.

The GPU's percentile ranking (65th among all GPUs) and average benchmark score of 20556 place it slightly above the RTX 3070 Mobile and Arc A750, but the in-game results show that Control does not benefit from this level of performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2649 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 96844 indicate respectable synthetic performance, yet the game's engine may not leverage the GPU's architecture efficiently. The 150 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface are worth noting—the x8 link could theoretically limit performance in bandwidth-heavy scenarios, though this is unlikely to be the primary factor in Control's results.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a high-end gaming processor with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a standout feature, designed to reduce memory latency and improve gaming performance. The CPU's boost clock of 5.00 GHz and base clock of 4.20 GHz are competitive, and its 120 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery. The 5 nm process from TSMC with 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die underscores its modern design.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU excels: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 16817, single-core scores 1713, and Geekbench multicore reaches 15610. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7980 and max-thread score of 7967 show consistent scaling across thread counts, while the single-thread score of 959 is respectable. These numbers place the CPU in the 83rd percentile overall, with an average benchmark score of 33079, essentially tied with the Ryzen 7 8700G and Core i7-13650HX.

However, in Control, the CPU's strong showing does not translate to high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where CPU-bound scenarios typically emerge. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 101 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional given the CPU's capabilities. The fact that performance scales poorly from Low to Ultra (101 to 55 FPS at 1080p) suggests the GPU becomes the bottleneck even at 1080p, as the CPU should handle these settings without issue. This indicates that Control's engine is more GPU-intensive than CPU-intensive, and the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking is not fully utilized in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals how performance scales across resolutions for this combo. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by approximately 25-28% across all settings (e.g., 101 to 76 FPS on Low, 71 to 54 FPS on Medium, 63 to 48 FPS on High, 55 to 42 FPS on Ultra). This is a typical scaling factor, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased pixel count reasonably well without hitting memory or bandwidth walls.

From 1440p to 4K, the drop is more severe: Low falls from 76 to 51 FPS (33% reduction), Medium from 54 to 36 FPS (33%), High from 48 to 32 FPS (33%), and Ultra from 42 to 28 FPS (33%). This consistent 33% reduction across all settings suggests a uniform bottleneck, likely the GPU's rendering throughput rather than memory bandwidth, since the drop is proportional regardless of visual complexity.

The overall scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 50% reduction (101 to 51 FPS), while 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a 49% reduction (55 to 28 FPS). This nearly identical percentage drop across settings indicates that the limiting component is resolution-dependent and affects all presets equally. The data implies that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions, as even at 1080p Low, the CPU is not fully utilized (otherwise we would see smaller FPS gains from lowering resolution). The 10 GB VRAM and 160-bit bus may contribute to the 4K performance ceiling, as 4K textures can exceed 10 GB in some scenarios, though the consistent scaling suggests compute limits are more influential than memory capacity.