Control

Control is a demanding action-adventure title that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on the resolution. The combination of an Intel Core i5-11400F and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti produces a dataset that reveals clear performance tiers across settings. The recorded frames per second (FPS) show that this pairing is capable of high refresh rate play at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires careful settings selection to maintain smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The processor in this combo, the Intel Core i5-11400F, sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 17177 places it in close company with several other processors. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower than the i5-11400F. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, putting it 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G achieves 17278, or 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6% lower. These four chips represent the nearest performance bracket, meaning systems built with any of them would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Control.

On the graphics side, the RTX 3080 Ti holds the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41187. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870 (0.8% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB at 41707 (1.2% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 at 41897 (1.7% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 at 40377 (2% lower). For the purposes of this game, swapping the RTX 3080 Ti for any of these four cards would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates, assuming the same CPU and settings. The data suggests that the RTX 3080 Ti is well ahead of the field in raw compute, but these rivals bracket its actual gaming performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records average FPS for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets at three resolutions. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the most demanding preset that stays above that mark varies by resolution.

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS. The best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 103.9 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it runs comfortably above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, again all four presets are playable. The best settings are Ultra, producing an average of 79.5 FPS. This is sufficient for smooth play, though not quite as high as the 1080p result.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra drops to 54.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable settings are High, which averages 62.2 FPS. Low and Medium also remain playable at 98.6 and 70.5 FPS respectively, but High is the most demanding preset that still guarantees smooth performance.

These results indicate that the RTX 3080 Ti has enough headroom for maximum quality at 1440p, but 4K Ultra is a step too far for this game with this CPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the FPS values are extremely high, ranging from 103.9 on Ultra to 195.1 on Low. The gap between Low and Ultra is 91.2 FPS, which shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck even at this resolution, as lowering settings yields massive gains.

At 2560x1440, the range narrows slightly. Low produces 142.7 FPS, while Ultra produces 79.5 FPS, a difference of 63.2 FPS. The GPU is still the dominant factor, but the CPU is starting to show its influence at the lower settings, where frame rates are high enough to become CPU-limited.

At 3840x2160, the range compresses further. Low averages 98.6 FPS and Ultra averages 54.3 FPS, a difference of 44.3 FPS. Here the GPU is heavily loaded, and the CPU has less impact on the final frame rate. The scaling between resolutions confirms this: at Ultra settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS from 103.9 to 79.5 (a 23.5% drop), and moving to 4K reduces it further to 54.3 (a 31.7% drop from 1440p). This pattern indicates a GPU-bound workload at all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid limiting even at 1080p Low.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but only at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 103.9, and at 1440p Ultra it is 79.5. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average drops to 54.3, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K resolution?

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 62.2 FPS. Low and Medium also remain playable at 98.6 and 70.5 FPS, but High provides the best visual quality while still meeting the playability threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rival in this game?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41187. Its closest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 at 40377 (2% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870 (0.8% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB at 41707 (1.2% higher), and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 at 41897 (1.7% higher). In practical terms, any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control.

Q: Does the CPU become a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 195.1, which is very high and indicates the GPU is still the primary constraint. The CPU ranks at the 71st percentile, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% of its score, so it provides consistent performance across all tested resolutions.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low averages 142.7 FPS and Ultra averages 79.5 FPS, a difference of 63.2 FPS. This shows that settings have a significant impact on performance, but even Ultra remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank against all other tested systems?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 1011 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 27% of all systems in the database for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data provides exact average FPS values for each resolution and preset combination. No minimum or maximum frame rates were captured in the database, so only averages are presented here.

At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 195.1 FPS. Medium averages 135 FPS, High averages 120.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 103.9 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 91.2 FPS, with each settings tier providing a meaningful step down in performance.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 142.7 FPS. Medium averages 103.4 FPS, High averages 90.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 79.5 FPS. The spread narrows to 63.2 FPS, showing that resolution scaling reduces the relative impact of settings.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 98.6 FPS. Medium averages 70.5 FPS, High averages 62.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 54.3 FPS. The spread is now 44.3 FPS, and Ultra falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Notably, the Low preset at 4K (98.6 FPS) is very close to the Ultra preset at 1080p (103.9 FPS). This indicates that the GPU has enough power to maintain high frame rates even at lower settings in 4K, while pushing maximum quality at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Control, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 1011 out of 3720 total combos. This places it in the upper 27.2% of all systems tested. The ranking reflects the strong GPU performance, as the RTX 3080 Ti sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The CPU, at the 71st percentile, is not the strongest component in this pairing, but its performance is sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU in this game. The rank of 1011 suggests that many systems with newer or more expensive components can outperform this combo, but it still delivers solid results, particularly at 1440p and below.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control with smooth performance in most scenarios. The verdict by resolution is clear from the data.

At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. The best settings are Ultra, which averages 103.9 FPS, providing a high refresh rate experience at maximum quality.

At 2560x1440, all four presets remain playable. Ultra averages 79.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a great balance of visual fidelity and smoothness.

At 3840x2160, Ultra is not playable, averaging only 54.3 FPS. However, High settings average 62.2 FPS, which clears the threshold. Low and Medium also remain playable at 98.6 and 70.5 FPS respectively. Therefore, the best playable setting at 4K is High.

In summary, the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination is capable of running Control at 60 FPS or higher on Ultra settings up to 1440p, and on High settings at 4K. The system is well balanced for this game, with the GPU doing most of the heavy lifting and the CPU providing adequate support across all tested resolutions.