Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Control with the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 shows a clear performance curve across the three standard resolutions. Starting at 3840x2160, the combo produces an average of 48 FPS on High settings with no recorded minimum or maximum values. Dropping to Medium settings at 4K yields an average of 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS, giving a 16 FPS spread between the recorded extremes. Low settings at 4K deliver 76 FPS on average, while Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS, the lowest average recorded for this combination at any resolution.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves substantially. High settings produce 71 FPS on average, Low settings reach 112 FPS, Medium settings hit 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS, and Ultra settings remain playable at 61 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 51 FPS, indicating that the GPU has considerable headroom when the resolution drops from 4K.

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its strongest results. Low settings average 148 FPS, Medium settings average 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS, High settings average 93 FPS, and Ultra settings average 81 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra here is 67 FPS, the largest across all resolutions, which suggests that the CPU and GPU combination scales well with settings changes when pixel count is lower. The recorded data shows no minimum or maximum values for Low, High, or Ultra presets at 1080p, only for Medium, so the frame time consistency at those presets is not documented in the database.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 1756 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. That positions it in the upper half of all recorded configurations, though not near the top tier. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 68, meaning the Intel Core i5-10400F outperforms 68 percent of all CPUs in the database across general benchmarks. The GPU sits at percentile 58 against all GPUs, a lower relative standing than the CPU.

The ranking context matters when interpreting the FPS data. A rank of 1756 out of 3720 means roughly 47 percent of tested combos perform better in this game, while 53 percent perform worse. The combo is neither a standout nor a weak link in the database; it lands in the middle bulk of configurations. The CPU's higher percentile versus the GPU's lower one suggests that the graphics card is the more limiting factor for overall ranking in this title, though the measured FPS data at lower resolutions shows the pair still delivers smooth frame rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component carries more weight in Control. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops by 22 FPS on High settings (93 to 71), a 24 percent reduction. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, the same preset drops by 23 FPS (71 to 48), a 32 percent reduction. The larger percentage drop at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as pixel count increases, which is typical for a graphically demanding action adventure title.

The preset scaling within each resolution tells a similar story. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 67 FPS (148 to 81), a 45 percent reduction. At 1440p, the same preset shift costs 51 FPS (112 to 61), a 46 percent reduction. At 4K, the Low to Ultra gap is 35 FPS (76 to 41), a 46 percent reduction. The consistency of these percentage reductions across resolutions suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes when settings are adjusted, since the CPU workload for Control does not scale dramatically with visual quality changes.

The CPU's role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and lower presets. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 148 FPS, which is high enough that CPU frame pacing and draw call handling could become a factor, though the database does not record any CPU-specific bottleneck metrics. At 4K Ultra, the 41 FPS average is firmly GPU-limited, as the rendering load far exceeds what the RX 7700 can push at that pixel density. The measured data shows no scenario where the CPU appears to cap performance below the GPU's capability, based on the steady FPS increases as resolution drops.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 points (0.2 percent slower), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 points (0.3 percent faster), the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 points (0.5 percent slower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 points (0.6 percent faster). These deltas are all under one percent, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios for Control. The i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are matched or exceeded by some of these parts, but the benchmark scores indicate practical equivalence for gaming workloads.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 points (0.1 percent faster), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014 points (1 percent faster), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679 points (1.1 percent slower), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 points (1.7 percent faster). The RX 7700's average benchmark score of 15852 places it within a narrow band of these alternatives. For Control specifically, swapping to the RTX 3060 Ti would yield roughly 2 percent higher GPU-bound performance, translating to approximately 1 to 2 FPS at 4K High settings based on the measured 48 FPS average. The R9 370X is an older part but scores nearly identically, so users with that card could expect similar frame rates, though feature support would differ. The RX 9060 represents a modest step up, likely adding 1 to 2 FPS across most presets. The Pro W5500 would be marginally slower, reducing the 4K High average from 48 to approximately 47 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only playable preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 76 FPS. The database lists Low as the best settings option at this resolution, since Medium drops to 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High and Ultra are not playable at 4K, with averages of 48 and 41 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable. Low averages 112 FPS, Medium averages 80 FPS, High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra averages 61 FPS. The database designates Ultra as the best settings at this resolution because it delivers 61 FPS, just above the threshold, while offering the highest visual quality. Users who prefer a larger frame rate cushion could step down to High for 71 FPS, a 10 FPS improvement over Ultra.

At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS bar. Low averages 148 FPS, Medium averages 105 FPS, High averages 93 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The database names Ultra as the best settings, since 81 FPS provides both high visual fidelity and a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The gap between Ultra and High is only 12 FPS, so either choice remains viable, but Ultra offers the full visual experience without dropping below 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 with Low settings is 76 FPS. Medium drops to 54 FPS, High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 41 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Ultra is the best settings at 2560x1440, with an average of 61 FPS. All presets at this resolution are playable, including Low at 112 FPS, Medium at 80 FPS, and High at 71 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti in this context?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, while the RTX 3060 Ti scores 16129, making the NVIDIA card 1.7 percent faster. In Control, this would translate to roughly 1 to 2 FPS difference at most presets, such as 48 versus 49 FPS at 4K High.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting for this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions. The FPS drop from 1440p to 4K on High settings is 32 percent, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24 percent. The CPU percentile of 68 versus the GPU percentile of 58 also indicates the graphics card is the weaker component relative to the database population.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 81 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings. This is the best settings preset at that resolution, and it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Are there any presets where the frame rate minimums cause concern?

A: The database only records minimum FPS for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 89 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 68 FPS; at 4K Medium, it is 46 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum falls below the 60 FPS threshold, even though the average is 54 FPS. Minimums for other presets are not recorded in the data.