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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 58 | 67 | 75 | 106 |
| 1440p QHD | 86 | 99 | 112 | 157 |
| 1080p Full HD | 114 | 131 | 148 | 199 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Control on Your System
# How This Combo Ranks
The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT lands in the 776th position out of 3720 tested combinations in our database. This places it firmly in the upper mid-range tier for gaming performance. The pairing is not a top-tier combo, but it is a very capable one, particularly for 1440p gaming where it sits comfortably among much more expensive alternatives.
The CPU's performance is a slight outlier compared to its GPU partner. The i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, meaning it is a solid mid-range processor that won't bottleneck the graphics card in most scenarios. The RX 7900 XT, by contrast, sits at the 55th percentile among all tested GPUs, which is a modest standing that reflects its position as a high-end but not flagship part.
# How This Combo Ranks
The combo's placement is driven almost entirely by the GPU. In the database's ranking, the RX 7900 XT accounts for the bulk of the combo's competitive position, while the i5-11400F acts as a supporting component that ensures enough CPU throughput to keep the GPU fed. The combo rank of 776 out of 3720 is a strong result, placing it ahead of roughly 79% of all recorded combinations.
The measured FPS data confirms this. At 4K resolution, the combo achieves a playable average of 67 FPS at High settings. That is a strong result for this resolution, but the Ultra preset is not fully playable, averaging 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low and Medium presets are fully playable with averages of 106 and 75 FPS respectively.
At 1440p, the picture is better. The Ultra preset is fully playable, averaging 86 FPS, and the High, Low, and Medium presets all clear with 99, 157, and 112 FPS respectively. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, with the Ultra preset running at 86 FPS, 43% above the 60 FPS threshold.
At 1080p, the combo hits its ceiling. The Ultra preset averages 114 FPS, which is 90% above the 60 FPS threshold. High and Medium are also fully playable at 131 and 148 FPS. Even the Low preset at 199 FPS is a massive headroom. The data shows that this resolution leaves the GPU with significant untapped capacity.
# Similar Performance Alternatives
The nearest rivals for the CPU are AMD EPYC 7H12, Intel Core i5-12450H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U. The 7H12 is only 0.3% slower than the i5-11400F in the database's average score, meaning it is effectively a performance match. The i5-12450H is 0.4% faster, and the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% faster. The Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% slower. For gaming, any of these CPUs will behave nearly identically to the i5-11400F in this combo, so the choice comes down to platform features and other non-gaming workloads.
On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon 660M, NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile, AMD Radeon RX 570X, and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. The 660M is 0.5% slower on average, the RTX A2000 Mobile is 0.5% slower, and the RX 570X is 0.9% slower. The RX 9070 XT is 1.5% faster. The RX 7900 XT holds a clear edge over these rivals, especially against the integrated graphics of the 660M and the lower-end RTX A2000. The RX 570X is a much older architecture and will not offer the same feature set.
CPU and GPU Roles
The data shows a clear distribution of workloads. At 4K resolution, the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU's measured performance is sufficient, and the frame rate scales cleanly from Low to High. But at the Ultra preset, the GPU falls just below the 60 FPS threshold, which suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at that setting, not the CPU. The frame rate scales with GPU load as expected.
At 1440p, the GPU remains the bottleneck. The scaling from Low to High shows the expected pattern, but the jump to Ultra is modest, indicating the GPU is nearing its performance ceiling. The CPU still has headroom, as the frame rates scale with the GPU load. This is a GPU-limited scenario at all presets.
At 1080p, the combo is entirely GPU-limited. The GPU is the component that determines the final frame rate across all presets, and the CPU is effectively idle. The scaling from Medium to Low and from Medium to High is consistent with the GPU load, and the Ultra preset does not introduce a CPU bottleneck, with the GPU handling the additional geometry and compute with ease.
The Verdict
Can this PC run Control? Yes, decisively. The recorded data shows that the combo clears 60 FPS at all tested resolutions when the preset is set appropriately.
At 4K, the best setting is High, which produces an average of 67 FPS. This sits comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Medium and Low presets are also fully playable at 75 and 106 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset is not quite there at 58 FPS, so stick to High for a locked 60 experience.
At 1440p, the Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average of 86 FPS. All four presets are fully playable at this resolution, including the demanding Ultra preset. The GPU still has room to spare.
At 1080p, the Ultra preset is again the best choice with an average of 114 FPS. All presets are far above the 60 FPS threshold, with the Low preset reaching 199 FPS. This is a GPU-limited scenario, and the CPU is not a factor.
Q: What is the best resolution and preset for this combo?
The best experience is at 1440p with the Ultra preset. It delivers 86 FPS average, which provides a high level of visual fidelity while maintaining a significant margin above 60 FPS. The 4K High preset is the best 4K option, at 67 FPS.
Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset usable?
A: No, the Ultra preset at 4K averages 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The High preset is the recommended choice at this resolution, with a 67 FPS average.
Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p?
A: Exceptionally well. The Ultra preset averages 114 FPS, and even the most demanding preset is 90% above the 60 FPS threshold. The GPU is the clear limiting factor at this resolution.
Q: How does the RX 7900 XT compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The RX 7900 XT is 0.5% faster than the integrated AMD Radeon 660M, and 0.5% faster than the NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile. It is 0.9% slower than the older AMD Radeon RX 570X, and 1.5% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. In practice, these differences are small, but the 7900 XT offers higher bandwidth, more RT cores, and significantly more shading units than the integrated 660M.
Q: Is the i5-11400F enough for this game?
A: The i5-11400F is not the limiting factor for this game at the resolutions tested. At 4K, it has enough headroom to keep the GPU fed as the preset climbs. The scaling data shows the CPU load remains well within its capacity, even at 4K Ultra preset, where the GPU is the bottleneck.
Q: What is the best 1080p preset?
A: The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers an average of 114 FPS, making it the most demanding preset tested that still stays well above 60 FPS. The gap between the Low and High presets is consistent with the GPU load scaling.
Q: What about 1440p?
A: At 1440p, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 86 FPS. The GPU still has headroom, and the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution.
Q: Is 4K playable?
A: Yes, with the High preset. The High preset at 4K averages 67 FPS. The Ultra preset is just below the playability threshold at 58 FPS. For a strict 60 FPS experience at 4K, stick with High.