Control

# Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS on average is High, delivering 70.2 FPS. Medium also clears the threshold at 75.2 FPS, and Low runs at 109.8 FPS, but Ultra falls just short at 59.9 FPS, making High the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, only Low stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 81 FPS. Medium dips to 55.4 FPS, High drops to 50.9 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 47.9 FPS, so Low is the sole viable setting at this resolution for a locked 60 FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, no preset reaches 60 FPS. The closest option is Low at 54.6 FPS, followed by Medium at 41.4 FPS, High at 32.3 FPS, and Ultra at 30.8 FPS. The database records no playable settings at 4K for this combination, meaning users must either accept sub-60 FPS performance or lower the resolution.

# CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling pattern across resolutions reveals a GPU-bound workload at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the gap between Low (109.8 FPS) and Ultra (59.9 FPS) is roughly 83%, showing that settings heavily influence frame rates when the GPU has headroom. Moving to 1440p, the same settings range from 81 FPS (Low) to 47.9 FPS (Ultra), a narrower 69% spread, indicating the GPU is starting to saturate. At 4K, the spread compresses further: Low (54.6 FPS) to Ultra (30.8 FPS) is only 77% apart, but every preset now sits below the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that pixel throughput dominates.

The CPU, an Intel Core i5-11400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, scores 14,340 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,024 in single-core. These figures place it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,177. In comparison, the GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 15,290. The CPU's higher percentile ranking suggests it is not the limiting factor at any resolution. The recorded data shows that as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS at High settings drops from 70.2 to 50.9 to 32.3, a 54% reduction. This steep decline, despite the CPU remaining constant, points to the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 2060, as evidenced by the large performance delta between Low and Ultra presets. The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 6.451 TFLOPS FP32 and 201.6 GTexel/s texture rate, become the bottleneck when pixel count rises. At 4K, even Low settings fail to reach 60 FPS, meaning no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for the GPU's memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s across a 192-bit bus. The data indicates that for this game, the RTX 2060 dictates performance ceilings at 1440p and above, while the i5-11400F provides ample processing power for the game's physics and logic at all tested resolutions.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 109.8 FPS average
• Medium: 75.2 FPS average
• High: 70.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 59.9 FPS average

The jump from Low to Medium is substantial at 34.6 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is a modest 5.0 FPS. The Ultra preset costs another 10.3 FPS, crossing below the 60 FPS line. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded for any setting, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

2560x1440:

• Low: 81 FPS average
• Medium: 55.4 FPS average
• High: 50.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 47.9 FPS average

At this resolution, Low is the only setting that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium falls 4.6 FPS short of the threshold, while High and Ultra trail by 9.1 and 12.1 FPS respectively. The scaling from Low to Medium is a 25.6 FPS reduction, which is more severe than the 1080p equivalent, reinforcing the GPU bottleneck.

3840x2160:

• Low: 54.6 FPS average
• Medium: 41.4 FPS average
• High: 32.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 30.8 FPS average

Every preset at 4K fails to reach 60 FPS. Low comes closest at 5.4 FPS below the target, but Medium, High, and Ultra are 18.6, 27.7, and 29.2 FPS short respectively. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 1.5 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end.

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F plus NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 2,896 out of 3,720 tested combos in the database for Control. This places it in the 22nd percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 78% of tested systems deliver higher average frame rates in this title.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-11400F's average benchmark score of 17,177 is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7H12 at 17,120 (0.3% difference) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17,074 (0.6% difference). The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17,239 (0.4% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17,278 (0.6% higher). These margins are negligible, so the CPU's performance class is well established.

For the GPU, the RTX 2060's average score of 15,290 sits almost exactly on par with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 at 15,283 (0% difference) and the AMD Radeon 680M at 15,270 (0.1% difference). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM scores 15,199 (0.6% lower) and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 scores 15,171 (0.8% lower), meaning the RTX 2060 actually edges out these newer cards in aggregate benchmarks. This suggests the GPU is not the weakest link in the ranking; rather, the combination's position reflects the game's specific demands on older Turing hardware without DLSS or ray tracing optimizations in the measured presets.

The rank of 2,896 indicates that while this combo handles 1080p well, it struggles at higher resolutions compared to the broader field. The gap between its 1080p High performance (70.2 FPS) and 1440p High (50.9 FPS) is 27.5%, which is steeper than what higher-tier GPUs typically show.

# FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: Yes. The database shows playable settings at 1920x1080 include High (70.2 FPS), Medium (75.2 FPS), and Low (109.8 FPS). Ultra falls just short at 59.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: Only Low reaches 60 FPS at 2560x1440, averaging 81 FPS. Medium (55.4 FPS), High (50.9 FPS), and Ultra (47.9 FPS) all miss the threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even Low settings average 54.6 FPS, below the 60 FPS target. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 41.4, 32.3, and 30.8 FPS respectively, none of which are playable.

Q: Which component limits performance in Control?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint. The RTX 2060 ranks in the 58th percentile of GPUs, while the i5-11400F ranks in the 71st percentile of CPUs. Frame rates drop by 54% from 1080p High to 4K High, indicating pixel throughput, not CPU processing, is the bottleneck.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2,896 out of 3,720 combos, placing it in the lower 22% of all configurations tested for Control. The GPU's closest rival is the GTX 580 at 0% score difference, while the CPU trades within 0.6% of its nearest competitors.

Q: Is the RTX 2060's 6GB VRAM sufficient for Control?

A: The recorded data shows performance degrades sharply at 4K, where even Low settings average 54.6 FPS. The 192-bit memory bus and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth appear insufficient for the game's higher-resolution textures, though 1080p and 1440p Low remain playable.

# The Verdict

This system can run Control, but its playability is strictly resolution-dependent. At 1920x1080, the combination delivers a solid experience with High settings averaging 70.2 FPS, and Medium at 75.2 FPS offers a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra is a borderline miss at 59.9 FPS, so users should stick to High for the best balance of visuals and smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes dramatically. Only Low settings clear 60 FPS with 81 FPS, while Medium (55.4 FPS) and High (50.9 FPS) fall short. Players on 1440p monitors must accept reduced graphical fidelity to maintain a locked frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the system is not playable by the database's 60 FPS standard. The best result is Low at 54.6 FPS, which is close but still below the target. All other presets drop further, with Ultra at 30.8 FPS being the least playable.

The verdict from the recorded data: this PC is a capable 1080p machine for Control, a limited 1440p performer when settings are lowered, and unsuitable for 4K at any preset. The RTX 2060's mid-range standing and the i5-11400F's solid CPU performance align to create a configuration that excels at mainstream resolutions but cannot push into high-refresh or high-resolution territory for this title.