Control

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a wide range of performance in Control, depending on the resolution and quality preset selected. The recorded data shows a system that is fully capable of smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a significant reduction in settings to maintain a playable frame rate. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, ranks the combination against other tested hardware, answers common questions, and provides clear guidance on the best settings for each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains twelve measured average FPS data points for this combination, spanning three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum frame rates were not recorded, so the analysis relies on average FPS.

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its highest performance. The Low preset averages 148.3 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. Moving to Medium drops the average to 106.7 FPS, and the High preset comes in at 91.7 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still averages 81.3 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The scaling between presets is consistent, with each step up in quality reducing the average by roughly 15 to 25 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the impact of higher resolution is clear. The Low preset averages 109.6 FPS, a reduction of 38.7 FPS compared to 1080p Low. Medium averages 80.3 FPS, High drops to 70.7 FPS, and Ultra averages 63.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is the only one in this resolution that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by a margin of 3.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K significantly reduce frame rates. The Low preset is the only setting that clears 60 FPS, averaging 74.6 FPS. Medium averages 53.0 FPS, High averages 50.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is substantial, a difference of 21.6 FPS, which highlights the heavy load that higher quality settings place on the GPU at this resolution.

The overall pattern shows that the RX 6750 XT handles 1080p and 1440p with ease across all presets, but 4K requires the Low preset to stay playable. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K range from roughly 36% at Low settings to nearly 50% at Ultra settings, indicating that resolution scaling has a significant impact on this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific CPU and GPU combination at 1709 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the upper half of all tested configurations, approximately at the 54th percentile. The rank reflects the balance between the Core i5-10400F and the Radeon RX 6750 XT, with the GPU clearly providing the majority of the gaming performance.

The CPU itself sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14185. The GPU is at the 71st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26011. The combination rank of 1709 suggests that the pairing is well-matched for this title, as the GPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the CPU.

Relative to other tested combos, this system should outperform a significant majority of configurations. The 54th percentile placement means that roughly 46% of tested combinations achieve higher scores, but the measured FPS data shows that this system clears the playable threshold at both 1080p and 1440p on all presets, which is not true for every combo ranked above it. The rank is a composite measure, so the actual gaming experience at the resolutions and settings tested is more relevant for practical purposes.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 on Ultra is 81.3 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting at 1440p for this combination?

A: The Ultra preset is the best setting at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 63.2. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 on Low is 74.6 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 53.0 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, which is very close to the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (a 0.2% difference) and the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (a 0.5% difference). It is slightly behind the Intel Core 7 160UL, which scores 14232.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar graphics cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011. The closest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X at 25891, which is 0.5% slower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is 1.1% slower with a score of 25740.

Q: What is the playable threshold used in this analysis?

A: The database uses a playable threshold of 60 FPS. Any preset with an average FPS of 60 or higher is considered playable.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide context for how other processors would behave in this system. The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average benchmark score of 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the Core i5-10400F. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a 0.5% difference. On the other side, the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, which is 0.6% higher. These four processors are all within 1% of the Core i5-10400F's average score, meaning that swapping in any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the closest rivals are all within a narrow performance band. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891, which is 0.5% lower than the RX 6750 XT. The AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856, a 0.6% difference, and the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842, a 0.7% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile scores 25740, which is 1.1% lower. None of these alternatives would meaningfully change the gaming experience, as the performance delta is under 1.1% in all cases. Users with any of these GPUs paired with the Core i5-10400F would see essentially the same measured FPS in Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 81.3. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still leaves a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also clears 60 FPS, averaging 63.2 FPS. This is the best setting at this resolution, though the margin over the threshold is much smaller than at 1080p. The High preset averages 70.7 FPS, which provides a larger buffer if consistent frame times are preferred.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 74.6 FPS. The Medium preset falls to 53.0 FPS, which is below the playable threshold, so users targeting 4K must use Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 81.3 FPS, High at 91.7 FPS, Medium at 106.7 FPS, and Low at 148.3 FPS. This system can run Control at maximum quality on a 1080p display without any concerns.

At 2560x1440, all four presets also clear the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra averages 63.2 FPS, which is playable, while High at 70.7 FPS and Medium at 80.3 FPS provide more headroom. Low averages 109.6 FPS for users who prioritize high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, averaging 74.6 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 53.0, 50.8, and 43.6 FPS respectively. Users with 4K displays must make significant quality sacrifices to maintain playable performance. The data indicates that this is a 1080p and 1440p gaming system, with 4K support limited to the lowest quality settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in Control's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The measured FPS scaling between 1080p and 4K demonstrates this clearly. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 148.3 at 1080p to 109.6 at 1440p and finally to 74.6 at 4K. This progressive decline is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, where increasing pixel count directly reduces frame rates.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lower quality presets. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 148.3 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU's capability could become a limiting factor in certain scenes, though the recorded averages do not indicate a bottleneck. The Core i5-10400F has a single-thread benchmark score of 688 in 3dmark and 1451 in Cinebench R23, which positions it as a solid mid-range processor that can keep up with the RX 6750 XT at these frame rates.

The scaling between presets at each resolution also highlights the GPU's importance. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 31.0 FPS, from 74.6 to 43.6. At 1080p, the same preset range shows a difference of 67.0 FPS, from 148.3 to 81.3. The larger absolute drop at 1080p suggests that the CPU is able to feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions, allowing the graphics card to fully express its performance range. At 4K, the GPU is so heavily loaded that the preset choice has a smaller absolute impact on frame rates.

For users upgrading this system, the data suggests that the GPU should be the first component to upgrade if 4K performance is a priority, as the RX 6750 XT is the clear bottleneck at that resolution. The CPU is sufficient for all tested configurations, and its nearest rivals all score within 1% in synthetic benchmarks, indicating that the platform's gaming performance is primarily dictated by the graphics card.