Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination was measured across three resolutions and four quality presets in Control. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: lower resolutions deliver higher frame rates, while Ultra settings remain demanding even at 1080p.

1920x1080

At 1080p, Low settings produce an average of 158 FPS, which drops to 112 FPS at Medium. High settings average 100 FPS, and the most demanding preset, Ultra, holds at 87 FPS average. The only recorded frame time data at this resolution comes from Medium, which shows a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 129 FPS, indicating tight frame pacing even under load.

2560x1440

Moving to 1440p, Low settings average 120 FPS, Medium drops to 85 FPS average, High settles at 76 FPS, and Ultra still clears 60 FPS with an average of 66 FPS. Medium is the only preset at this resolution with a recorded frame range: a minimum of 72 FPS and a peak of 98 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 35 FPS, while going from High to Ultra costs 19 FPS, showing diminishing returns at the top end.

3840x2160

At 4K, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 81 FPS, Medium drops below 60 FPS with a 57 FPS average, High falls to 51 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 44 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 49 FPS and a maximum of 66 FPS, meaning even on the lowest playable setting, frame times can dip below the smoothness threshold. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K is 24 FPS, while the span from High to Ultra is only 7 FPS, a much smaller gap than at lower resolutions.

The overall pattern indicates the CPU-GPU pairing is capable at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K pushes the combination past its comfort zone except at Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database defines 60 FPS as the playable threshold. Using that benchmark, the best possible settings for each resolution were determined by finding the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver an average of 87 FPS, which is the highest preset available and the most demanding that stays above 60 FPS. No other preset at this resolution is needed for the best experience.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain viable, producing an average of 66 FPS. That is the top preset in the game, and it clears the threshold with margin, so 1440p users can run the game at maximum quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the situation reverses. High settings only average 51 FPS, Medium averages 57 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings are the only option that clears it, and they do so with an average of 81 FPS. The best settings at 4K are therefore Low, since anything higher fails to reach the playable bar.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing holds rank 1607 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. That places it in the upper-middle portion of all recorded system configurations, roughly in the 57th percentile of tested combos. The data indicates a solidly capable pairing, but not one that dominates the rankings.

The ranking reflects the balance between the Intel Core i5-11400F and the RTX 3070. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU lands at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. The combined result in Control, rank 1607 out of 3720, shows the game responds well to this pairing, especially at 1080p and 1440p where both components contribute meaningfully.

At 4K, the ranking context matters more. The GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the data confirms that only Low settings reach playable frame rates. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but at 2160p the RTX 3070's performance ceiling is the constraint.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, several other components would produce similar behavior in Control with this setup.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The closest matches are the AMD EPYC 7H12 with a score of 17120 and a delta of 0.3 percent slower, the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239 with a delta of -0.4 percent faster, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 with a delta of -0.6 percent faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17074 with a delta of 0.6 percent slower. All four are within roughly one percent of the 11400F, meaning any of them paired with an RTX 3070 would land in nearly the same performance envelope for Control.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 averages 17208 in benchmark scores. The nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083 with a delta of 0.7 percent slower, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 with a delta of 970 percent slower, the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17019 with a delta of 1.1 percent slower, and the NVIDIA Tesla K40c at 17468 with a delta of -1.5 percent faster. These deltas are all within about two percent, so swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these cards would produce frame rates very close to those recorded for this combo in Control.

In practical terms, a system built with the Intel Core i5-12450H or AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G CPU and an RX 7600 XT or GTX 690 GPU would land within a few FPS of the measured results across all resolutions and presets. The data does not show any of these alternatives changing the playability verdict at any resolution; they would all clear 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p on Ultra, and they would all fall short at 4K above Low settings.

FAQ

Q: Can the Intel Core i5-11400F and RTX 3070 run Control at 1080p on Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 87 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings are playable at 1440p, with a measured average of 66 FPS. This is the highest preset available and it stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this combination?

A: Only at Low settings, which produce a measured average of 81 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium settings drop to 57 FPS average, High to 51 FPS, and Ultra to 44 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Control?

A: The combination ranks 1607 out of 3720 tested combos in the database, placing it in the upper-middle portion of recorded configurations for this game.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p on Medium settings?

A: The measured average at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 85 FPS, with a minimum of 72 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS recorded.

Q: Which components perform similarly to the CPU and GPU in this combo?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F is within one percent of the AMD EPYC 7H12, Intel Core i5-12450H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U in average benchmark scores. The RTX 3070 is within about two percent of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, AMD Radeon HD 7970M, and NVIDIA Tesla K40c.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 can run Control at 60 FPS or higher at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 on the highest preset available. At 1080p, Ultra settings average 87 FPS, and at 1440p, Ultra settings average 66 FPS, both clearing the playable threshold with measurable headroom.

At 3840x2160, the verdict changes. The only playable setting is Low, which averages 81 FPS. Medium averages 57 FPS, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 44 FPS, all below the 60 FPS threshold. The data indicates this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming on maximum quality, while 4K requires a significant compromise to stay smooth.