Control

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a commanding performance in Control, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination recorded in the database. The data shows that this combination is not merely playable, but exceptionally fast, with the only limitation being the 60 FPS baseline itself. Across all three tested resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160), the average frame rates never drop below 71.9 FPS, meaning the GPU is consistently providing a high-refresh-rate experience even at the most demanding settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded measurements for this combination cover four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) at three resolutions. The database does not list minimum or maximum frame rate values, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS figures.

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its highest raw frame rates. The Low preset averages 168.6 FPS, which is the fastest result in the entire dataset. Moving up the quality scale, the Medium preset averages 146.8 FPS, and the High preset averages 143.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most visually demanding, still averages 135.8 FPS. The spread between the lowest and highest presets at this resolution is 32.8 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding settings only reduce performance by roughly 19% compared to the lowest settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 151.5 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 133.6 FPS. The High preset averages 128.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 109.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 41.6 FPS. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs about 17.1 FPS at the Low preset, 13.2 FPS at Medium, 15.1 FPS at High, and 25.9 FPS at Ultra. This shows that the Ultra preset is more sensitive to resolution scaling than the lower presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance scales down further but remains well above the playable threshold. The Low preset averages 132.3 FPS, the Medium preset averages 92.9 FPS, the High preset averages 82 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 71.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 60.4 FPS, which is the largest spread in the dataset. The step from Medium to High at this resolution costs 10.9 FPS, and the step from High to Ultra costs another 10.1 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured configuration that falls below 80 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a margin of 11.9 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The database records an average of 135.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which is more than double the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest recorded average is 168.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: Is the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 playable?

A: Yes, it is playable. The average FPS at 4K Ultra is 71.9, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at the High preset?

A: At the High preset, the average FPS drops from 143.2 at 1080p to 82 at 4K, a reduction of 61.2 FPS.

Q: Does the Low preset at 2560x1440 outperform the High preset at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The Low preset at 2560x1440 averages 151.5 FPS, which is higher than the 143.2 FPS average for the High preset at 1920x1080.

Q: Which resolution and preset combination has the lowest recorded average FPS?

A: The lowest recorded average is 71.9 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This is also the only measured configuration that falls below 80 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database provides nearest rival comparisons for both the CPU and GPU components of this combination. These comparisons are based on average benchmark scores, not on in-game Control performance, but they indicate which alternative hardware would produce similar synthetic results.

For the Intel Core i5-10400F, the nearest rivals are all very close in average benchmark score. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F's average of 14185. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14132, which is 0.6% higher. In practical terms, all four of these processors sit within a 0.6% performance band of the i5-10400F in the database's aggregate benchmarks. A system built with any of these CPUs would be expected to deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control, though the game's engine may still favor the specific architecture of the i5-10400F.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, the nearest rivals show a slightly wider spread. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080's average of 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 0.7% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 2.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher. These deltas are small in absolute terms, but they suggest that a system with an RX 9070 GRE would be marginally faster in aggregate GPU benchmarks, while a system with an RX 6750 GRE 12 GB would be marginally slower. In Control specifically, the RTX 5080's measured FPS figures are so far above the 60 FPS threshold that any of these near-rival GPUs would likely still deliver a playable experience, though the exact frame rates would differ.

The combination rank of 437 out of 3720 tested combos places this pairing in the top 11.7% of all tested systems in the database. This ranking reflects the strong GPU performance and the adequate CPU support, even though the i5-10400F is not a high-end processor by current standards.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at 60 FPS in every configuration tested. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are listed as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 71.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 109.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 135.8 FPS.

The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor in this pairing. The RTX 5080's raw throughput is sufficient to push frame rates far above the playable threshold even at 4K Ultra, while the i5-10400F's six cores and twelve threads are enough to keep up with the game's demands. The percentile ranking of the GPU (87th percentile among all GPUs) versus the CPU (68th percentile among all CPUs) confirms that the graphics card is the stronger component in this system.

The only scenario where a player might want to reduce settings is if they are targeting a frame rate well above 60 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 71.9 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Dropping to High at 4K raises the average to 82 FPS, and dropping to Medium raises it to 92.9 FPS. For players with a high-refresh-rate 4K display, the Medium or High presets would provide a more comfortable margin.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset. The database's verdict by resolution confirms this for all three resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 135.8. This leaves a margin of 75.8 FPS above the playable threshold, so there is substantial headroom for any potential frame rate drops.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 109.9. This is 49.9 FPS above the playable threshold, still providing a comfortable buffer.

At 3840x2160, the best settings remain Ultra, with an average FPS of 71.9. This is 11.9 FPS above the playable threshold, which is a smaller margin but still sufficient for a smooth experience in most scenes.

For players who prefer a more conservative approach at 4K, the High preset at 82 FPS or the Medium preset at 92.9 FPS would offer additional headroom, but the data shows that Ultra is fully playable at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 437 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places the pairing in the top 11.7% of all systems in the database for this game. The ranking reflects the fact that Control is not an exceptionally demanding title by current standards, and the RTX 5080 is a very high-end GPU. The i5-10400F, while not a flagship processor, provides sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in this game.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 14185 places it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 56083 places it at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. The gap between these percentiles indicates that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting in this pairing. In Control, the gameplay is largely GPU-bound at higher resolutions and settings, so the i5-10400F's lower relative standing does not prevent the system from achieving very high frame rates.

The rank of 437 is notable because it shows that a mid-range CPU from 2020 can still pair effectively with a top-tier GPU from 2025 in this particular game. The combination outperforms the vast majority of the 3720 tested systems, which include many with newer and more expensive processors. The measured FPS data supports this ranking: the lowest recorded average across all tested configurations is 71.9 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold, and the highest is 168.6 FPS. This consistency across all resolutions and presets is what drives the strong overall rank.