Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 130 FPS, while Medium averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. High settings average 82 FPS, and Ultra averages 71 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 59 FPS, which indicates that the preset selection has a substantial impact on frame delivery at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same combo shows predictable scaling. Low settings average 98 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, and High averages 62 FPS. Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 44 FPS, suggesting that resolution scaling begins to compress the performance envelope.

At 3840x2160, the results become more constrained. Low settings average 66 FPS, Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 30 FPS, and only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor here, as even the most modest preset barely crosses into playable territory.

The recorded data shows a consistent pattern: average FPS declines as resolution increases, and the min/max range at Medium settings widens at higher resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the spread between min and max is 28 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it is 21 FPS. At 4K Medium, it is 14 FPS. The narrower range at higher resolutions reflects the increasing uniformity of frame times under heavier load.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component governs performance. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more headroom, and the GPU can push high frame rates across all presets. Low settings reach 130 FPS, which is more than double the 4K Low result of 66 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the RX 9060 is not the primary constraint at lower presets, and the i5-10400F's six cores and twelve threads keep pace.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by roughly 25 to 30 percent across presets compared to 1080p. Low goes from 130 to 98 FPS, Medium from 92 to 70 FPS, High from 82 to 62 FPS, and Ultra from 71 to 54 FPS. This uniform decline points to the GPU becoming more influential, as the CPU workload does not scale with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates. Low settings drop to 66 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The 4K Low result is 46 percent lower than the 1080p Low result, while 4K Ultra is 49 percent lower than 1080p Ultra. The near-uniform percentage drop across presets indicates that the RX 9060's rendering throughput, not the CPU, determines the outcome.

The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p Low, where the 130 FPS average suggests the i5-10400F can feed the GPU without bottlenecking. The 3DMark single-thread score of 688 and multi-thread score of 4735 from the database support this: single-thread performance is adequate for Control's gameplay logic, and the twelve threads handle background tasks. At 4K, the CPU contribution is minimal, as the GPU saturates well below the CPU's ceiling.

Preset scaling also clarifies the balance. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 59 FPS. At 1440p, it costs 44 FPS. At 4K, it costs 30 FPS. The shrinking delta means that at higher resolutions, preset changes have less absolute impact because the GPU is already near its limit. Conversely, at 1080p, preset selection is the primary lever for performance tuning.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 2152 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the database, meaning it outperforms a majority of tested systems but sits behind a significant number of higher-end pairings.

The GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 59, while the CPU's percentile among all CPUs is 68. The GPU's average benchmark score is 16014, and the CPU's average benchmark score is 14185. The combo rank of 2152 out of 3720 suggests that the pairing is balanced, with neither component dragging the other down disproportionately. The CPU's slightly higher percentile indicates that the GPU is the more likely performance ceiling in this game, which aligns with the resolution scaling observed in the measured FPS data.

Within the database, the combo sits closer to the median than to the top. The rank implies that while this system handles Control well at 1080p and 1440p with appropriate settings, it is not positioned among the highest-performing configurations. For 4K play, only the Low preset clears the playable threshold, which is consistent with a mid-pack ranking.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: High settings deliver the highest average FPS that stays above 60 at 1440p, with a measured average of 62 FPS. Medium averages 70 FPS and Low averages 98 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality among the playable options.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combo?

A: Only with Low settings. The average FPS at 4K Low is 66 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129, which is 0.7 percent higher than the RX 9060's score of 16014. The difference is negligible in practical terms.

Q: How does the i5-10400F compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Intel Xeon 6756E has an average score of 14163, which is 0.2 percent lower than the i5-10400F's 14185. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, 0.5 percent lower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6 percent higher.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 59 FPS, with an average of 70 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is Low, with a measured average of 66 FPS. Medium falls to 47 FPS, High to 42 FPS, and Ultra to 36 FPS. For users prioritizing a stable frame rate at 4K, Low is the only viable choice.

At 2560x1440, High settings deliver an average of 62 FPS, which clears the threshold. Medium averages 70 FPS and Low averages 98 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable. Ultra drops to 54 FPS and is not recommended for a locked 60 FPS experience.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 71 FPS, making it the best preset that stays above 60 FPS. High averages 82 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS, and Low averages 130 FPS. All presets are playable at this resolution, so the choice comes down to visual preference.

The Verdict

This system can run Control successfully, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra at 71 FPS and Low at 130 FPS. This is the resolution where the combo is most comfortable.

At 2560x1440, three presets are playable: Low at 98 FPS, Medium at 70 FPS, and High at 62 FPS. Ultra at 54 FPS falls short. The verdict for 1440p is positive, with the caveat that the highest preset is off the table.

At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 66 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS. The verdict for 4K is conditional: it works, but only with significant visual compromises.

Overall, the i5-10400F and RX 9060 combination is a capable mid-range system for Control. It delivers smooth performance at 1080p with maximum settings and at 1440p with High settings. 4K users should expect to use Low settings or accept sub-60 FPS averages.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The RX 9060's nearest GPU rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 (0.7 percent higher), the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 (1 percent lower), the AMD Radeon RX 7700 at 15852 (1 percent lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679 (2.1 percent lower). Any of these GPUs, when paired with a similar CPU, would produce near-identical frame rates in Control. The RTX 3060 Ti is the closest match, with a score difference of less than one percent.

The i5-10400F's nearest CPU rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14163 (0.2 percent lower), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14232 (0.3 percent higher), the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115 (0.5 percent lower), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 (0.6 percent higher). These processors have comparable average scores, meaning that swapping the i5-10400F for any of these would not materially change the gaming experience in Control, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For users looking at alternative builds, pairing the RX 9060 with a CPU in the same performance band as the i5-10400F, or pairing the i5-10400F with a GPU in the same band as the RX 9060, would yield similar measured FPS results. The delta percentages across both lists are all within 2.1 percent, which is within run-to-run variance for most games. The database shows that this combo's performance profile is well understood, and nearby hardware will behave in a highly similar manner.