Control

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a robust Control experience, with the data showing that 1080p and 1440p gaming are well within reach. The recorded measurements indicate a system that handles the game’s demanding physics and visual effects with consistent headroom above the 60 FPS threshold at most settings. The database results place this combination in the 55th percentile of all tested combos, ranking 2054 out of 3720, which signals a solidly above-average configuration for this title. The following breakdown details the exact performance figures across resolutions and presets, interprets the combo’s standing, and answers common questions based solely on the measured data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 and i5-11400F combination shows no signs of struggle. The Low preset delivers an average of 138.2 FPS, which is nearly 2.3 times the playable threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 99 FPS, still a very comfortable margin. The High preset records an average of 92 FPS, indicating that the most visually rich settings remain highly fluid. Even the Ultra preset, which typically imposes the heaviest load, maintains an average of 77.9 FPS. This means that at 1080p, every single preset clears the 60 FPS bar, with the Ultra setting offering a 29.8% buffer over the minimum target. The data shows a smooth scaling curve, with the difference between Low and Ultra being roughly 60 FPS, a significant but expected gap given the graphical intensity of the Ultra preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the impact of higher resolution becomes clear. The Low preset averages 106.1 FPS, a substantial figure that leaves plenty of room for higher settings. The Medium preset records 72.8 FPS, which is 21.3% above the 60 FPS floor. The High preset achieves an average of 64.3 FPS, just barely clearing the playable threshold with a 7.2% margin. However, the Ultra preset falls short, averaging 56.9 FPS, which is 5.2% below the 60 FPS target. This indicates that at 1440p, users can enjoy High settings with confidence, but Ultra requires a compromise on smoothness. The measured data shows a clear progression: each step from Low to Ultra costs roughly 16 to 20 FPS, with the High to Ultra jump being the most punishing at 7.4 FPS lost.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution proves to be the breaking point for this combo. The Low preset is the only option that stays above 60 FPS, with an average of 73.8 FPS, a 23% margin over the threshold. The Medium preset drops to 49.6 FPS, which is 17.3% below the target, while High averages 44.5 FPS, a 25.8% deficit. The Ultra preset is the worst performer, averaging just 37.2 FPS, which is 38% below the playable line. The data reveals that the gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 24.2 FPS, a steep cliff that suggests the RTX 4060’s 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus are strained by the higher resolution. There are no recorded min or max FPS values in the database, so the analysis relies solely on average figures, but the trend is unmistakable: 4K is only viable with reduced settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU pairing at rank 2054 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. This equates to a percentile of roughly 55.2, meaning the combo outperforms more than half of all other configurations in the database but sits below the top 45%. This ranking is influenced by the CPU’s standing in the broader market, where the i5-11400F holds a percentile of 71 against all CPUs, and the GPU’s percentile of 61 against all GPUs. The combination’s in-game rank reflects that Control is a title that benefits from both strong single-thread performance and substantial graphics throughput, and this pairing delivers a balanced, if not top-tier, result.

The combo’s position suggests it is a mid-to-upper tier setup for this game. It will outpace systems with older or weaker GPUs, but it will also be beaten by configurations featuring higher-end RTX 40-series cards or more powerful AMD alternatives. The rank of 2054 is not a verdict of inadequacy; rather, it shows that this hardware is comfortably placed in the upper half of tested rigs. For a 1080p and 1440p gamer, this rank is more than sufficient, as the measured FPS data confirms. The gap between this combo and the very top performers is likely due to the GPU’s 8 GB memory capacity and the CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread design, which are adequate but not exceptional for a game that scales well with additional resources.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 77.9 FPS, which is 29.8% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets at this resolution clear 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that stays above 60 FPS, averaging 64.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short at 56.9 FPS, so High is the recommended ceiling for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: Only with the Low preset, which averages 73.8 FPS. Medium (49.6 FPS), High (44.5 FPS), and Ultra (37.2 FPS) all fail to reach the 60 FPS target, so 4K requires significant visual compromises.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, which is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17074). It trails the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239) by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278) by 0.6%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, which is 0.2% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666) but 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon 780M (17588). It also leads the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551) by 0.5% and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509) by 0.7%.

Q: What is the performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 60.3 FPS, with Low averaging 138.2 FPS and Ultra averaging 77.9 FPS. This represents a 43.6% reduction in average FPS when maxing out the settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-12450H offers nearly identical synthetic performance, with a delta of only -0.4% compared to the i5-11400F. This means that in Control, the two processors would deliver a virtually indistinguishable experience, with any FPS difference being within the margin of error. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is another close match, sitting just 0.6% behind the i5-11400F in average benchmark score, suggesting that it would also produce similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. On the higher side, the AMD EPYC 7H12 and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U are within 0.3% and 0.6% respectively, making them all viable substitutes for the i5-11400F without a meaningful change in game performance.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon 780M is the closest rival, with a delta of 0.3% against the RTX 4060. This integrated graphics solution, while unusual as a direct comparison, would theoretically produce nearly identical frame rates in Control. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 is a more surprising match, sitting just 0.2% ahead of the RTX 4060 in synthetic scores, though its older architecture might behave differently in a modern game. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460, with deltas of 0.5% and 0.7% respectively, are also close enough that a user upgrading from those would see no major performance shift in this title. In practical terms, anyone with these alternative GPUs and a comparable CPU would see very similar FPS numbers to the i5-11400F plus RTX 4060 combo.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only setting that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS is Low, which records 73.8 FPS. This is the recommended preset for 4K, as it provides a 23% buffer over the playable threshold. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fall below 60 FPS, so they are not viable for smooth gameplay at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best option that meets the 60 FPS requirement, with an average of 64.3 FPS. While Low (106.1 FPS) and Medium (72.8 FPS) also clear the threshold, High offers the best visual quality without sacrificing fluidity. The Ultra preset (56.9 FPS) is the only one that fails to stay above 60 FPS at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 77.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, and since it exceeds the 60 FPS target by 29.8%, there is no reason to lower the settings for performance reasons. All presets at 1080p are playable, but Ultra provides the maximum visual experience with a comfortable FPS margin.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this system is fully capable of running Control at high quality for most users. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unambiguous: every preset, including Ultra, clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the average ranging from 77.9 to 138.2 FPS. This makes 1080p the ideal resolution for this combo, offering the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. At 2560x1440, the verdict is positive but with a caveat: the High preset is the ceiling, averaging 64.3 FPS, while Ultra falls just short at 56.9 FPS. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to High for a stable experience. At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed: only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 73.8 FPS, while all higher settings dip below 60 FPS, making 4K a less attractive option unless visual details are significantly reduced. Overall, this PC can run Control exceptionally well at 1080p and well at 1440p, but 4K demands a switch to Low settings to maintain smoothness.