Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, but it struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K. The data shows this combo ranks in the 55th percentile (1665 out of 3720 tested combos) for this title, placing it in the upper-middle tier of tested systems. The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU is in the 72nd percentile, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component is a clear bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 82 FPS. This is the full visual experience with no compromises needed. The gap between Ultra and High is notable: dropping to High nets 94 FPS average, but Ultra remains comfortably above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the answer is again Ultra, with an average of 62 FPS. This barely clears the 60 FPS playability line, but it does clear it. The margin is thin, so players sensitive to frame-time spikes might prefer High at 71 FPS average for more headroom. The measured Medium preset shows 80 FPS average with a minimum of 68 FPS, which is the safest choice for consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which averages 76 FPS. Every other preset at this resolution falls below the 60 FPS threshold: Medium averages 54 FPS (min 46, max 62), High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The verdict data confirms only Low is playable at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 42, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K clears 60 FPS, averaging 76 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 62 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the highest-quality playable option at this resolution, though High at 71 FPS provides more margin.

Q: How much performance difference is there between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra?

A: The spread is significant. At 1920x1080, Low averages 149 FPS, while Ultra averages 82 FPS. That is a 67 FPS difference, or roughly 45% lower performance at Ultra compared to Low. Medium sits between at 106 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5060 a bottleneck at 1080p in Control?

A: The CPU's single-thread score of 3072 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20891 suggest the pairing is balanced. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 149 FPS, indicating neither component is severely limiting at lower settings. At Ultra, the 82 FPS result shows the GPU is doing heavy lifting but not maxed out.

Q: Does the combo rank well among all tested systems for Control?

A: The combo ranks 1665 out of 3720 tested combinations, putting it in the 55th percentile. This means roughly 45% of tested systems perform better, and 55% perform worse. The ranking reflects a mid-to-upper tier position, consistent with its 1080p/1440p strengths and 4K weaknesses.

Q: What are the minimum FPS numbers for Medium settings?

A: For Medium settings, the measured minimums are 90 FPS at 1920x1080, 68 FPS at 2560x1440, and 46 FPS at 3840x2160. The 4K minimum drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold, making Medium unsuitable for 4K gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: Low averages 149 FPS with no min/max recorded. Medium averages 106 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 122 FPS. High averages 94 FPS with no min/max recorded. Ultra averages 82 FPS with no min/max recorded. All presets stay well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the minimum of the Medium preset at 90 FPS providing substantial headroom.

2560x1440: Low averages 113 FPS with no min/max recorded. Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS. High averages 71 FPS with no min/max recorded. Ultra averages 62 FPS with no min/max recorded. The Ultra preset barely clears the 60 FPS threshold by just 2 FPS, which is a narrow margin. Medium's minimum of 68 FPS shows that even the lowest dips stay above playable levels for that preset.

3840x2160: Low averages 76 FPS with no min/max recorded. Medium averages 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS. High averages 48 FPS with no min/max recorded. Ultra averages 42 FPS with no min/max recorded. Only Low clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium's minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 62 FPS shows significant frame-time variance, with the average falling 6 FPS short of playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

On the CPU side, the Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 places it within 0.3% of several rivals. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 (0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 (0.3% slower). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812 (0.2% faster). Any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, assuming the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 26331 is closely matched by several alternatives. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011 (1.2% slower), the AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401 (0.3% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421 (0.3% faster), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553 (0.8% faster). These deltas are within measurement noise, so users with these GPUs should expect essentially the same performance profile in Control: strong 1080p and 1440p, weak 4K.

Combining these near-rivals, a system with an Intel Core i5-14600T and an AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT would behave almost identically to the tested combo. The practical takeaway is that the RTX 5060's performance class is well-populated, and Control's engine is not particularly sensitive to the small differences between these parts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1665 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the 55th percentile overall. This means it outperforms slightly more than half of all tested systems. The rank is consistent with the component-level percentiles: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and the GPU at the 72nd percentile among all GPUs. The combined rank is lower than either individual percentile, which suggests that Control's performance ceiling for this combo is limited by factors beyond raw component strength, likely the 4K performance wall.

In practical terms, this ranking means the system is better than average but not exceptional. It will handle Control at 1080p and 1440p with high quality, but it will not compete with top-tier systems that can push 4K Ultra at high frame rates. The gap between the 55th percentile overall rank and the 83rd percentile CPU rank indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing for demanding resolutions.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets from Low to Ultra clear the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra averaging 82 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering maximum visual fidelity with comfortable performance margins.

At 2560x1440, the system also delivers playable performance across all presets. Ultra averages 62 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, but only by a slim margin. For users who prefer consistent frame times over maximum settings, High at 71 FPS or Medium at 80 FPS (with a minimum of 68 FPS) are safer choices. The data supports 1440p as a fully viable resolution for this system.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more restrictive. Only the Low preset is playable, averaging 76 FPS. Medium averages 54 FPS, High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS — all below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Users with 4K displays should either drop to Low settings or consider this system primarily for 1080p/1440p gaming. The measured data clearly shows that 4K Ultra is not achievable with this hardware, and even Medium at 4K falls short of playable performance. For the best experience, this combo is best suited to 1080p or 1440p displays, where it can run Control at high or ultra settings with confidence.