Control

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The database records measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets, showing that this combination can handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a slight settings adjustment to maintain a smooth experience. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 is the dominant factor in this pairing, with the i5-11400F providing sufficient support to avoid major bottlenecks.

FAQ

Q: What is the best setting for 1080p with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 105.6 FPS, which is the highest playable setting recorded for this resolution.

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, it can run at 4K. The database shows playable settings at 3840x2160 include High, Medium, and Low presets, with the High preset delivering 61.1 FPS average.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate recorded is 56.7 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset. This is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combination ranks 965 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the upper portion of the database results.

Q: Is the i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 in this game?

A: Based on the frame rates scaling with resolution changes, the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p the system reaches 191.5 FPS on Low settings, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 146.3 FPS while the Ultra preset averages 77.9 FPS, showing a 68.4 FPS gap between the two extremes.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific CPU and GPU pairing at rank 965 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. This position in the top 26% of all recorded configurations reflects a system that can handle the game with headroom at most settings. The ranking considers the measured average frame rates across all resolutions and presets, weighting the ability to maintain high performance consistently.

The i5-11400F sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7H12 with a score of 17120 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core i5-12450H with a score of 17239 and a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G with a score of 17278 and a delta of -0.6%. These close deltas indicate that the i5-11400F performs nearly identically to these alternatives in synthetic workloads.

The RTX 4070 holds the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a score of 37628 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 with a score of 37507 and a delta of 0.4%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile with a score of 38135 and a delta of -1.3%. The small percentage differences mean that swapping to any of these GPUs would yield very similar frame rates in Control.

For Control specifically, the rank of 965 out of 3720 shows that while this is not a top-tier configuration, it is solidly above average. The measured frame rates demonstrate that the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold in 11 out of 12 tested scenarios, with only the 4K Ultra preset falling short. This places the combo in a strong position for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and below.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rival data from the database, several alternative CPUs and GPUs would produce nearly identical performance in Control. On the CPU side, the AMD EPYC 7H12, Intel Core i5-12450H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, and Intel Core Ultra 7 164U all have average benchmark scores within 0.6% of the i5-11400F. In gaming workloads, these processors would deliver comparable frame rates, meaning the choice between them would not materially change the experience in Control.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 all fall within 1.3% of the RTX 4070 in average benchmark scores. The RTX 4080 Mobile, despite being a laptop part, scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher than the RTX 4070. The RX Vega 56 scores 37507, just 0.4% lower. Users with any of these GPUs would see nearly the same frame rates as recorded for the RTX 4070 in this analysis.

The practical implication is that if the exact CPU or GPU in this combo is unavailable, substituting any of the listed rivals would produce a system with very similar capabilities for Control. The delta percentages are all under 1.5%, which translates to a difference of only a few frames per second in most scenarios. This makes the entire group of components functionally interchangeable for this particular game.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that this PC can run Control at playable frame rates in almost every configuration tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 support all four settings presets, with the Ultra preset clearing 60 FPS at both resolutions. At 3840x2160, the High preset is the best playable option, delivering 61.1 FPS average, while Medium and Low also remain above the 60 FPS threshold. The only non-playable configuration is 4K Ultra, which averages 56.7 FPS.

For users targeting a 60 FPS experience, the system exceeds that target with the High preset at 4K, the Ultra preset at 1440p, and the Ultra preset at 1080p. The 1080p Ultra setting offers the most headroom with 105.6 FPS average, more than 75% above the playable threshold. At 1440p Ultra, the 77.9 FPS average provides a comfortable margin, while 4K High at 61.1 FPS is sufficient but leaves little room for frame rate dips.

The database classifies this as a capable gaming system for Control, with the combination ranking in the top quarter of all tested configurations. The performance is consistent across resolutions, with no significant anomalies in the measured data. Users seeking maximum visual quality should use Ultra at 1080p or 1440p, while those with a 4K display should select High to stay above 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance in Control across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 191.5 FPS on Low settings, which represents the highest frame rate recorded. This high ceiling indicates that the i5-11400F can push the RTX 4070 to its limits at this resolution, where the GPU becomes the primary constraint on performance.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the Low setting produces 146.3 FPS, a 23.6% decrease from the 1080p result. This drop is consistent with the GPU handling more pixels per frame. At 3840x2160, the Low setting yields 99.3 FPS, which is 48.1% lower than the 1080p Low result. The scaling pattern shows that the RTX 4070 is the dominant factor, as the CPU workload does not increase with resolution.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the preset scaling at a fixed resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates from 191.5 to 105.6 FPS, a 44.9% decrease. This indicates that the CPU can handle the increased draw calls and physics calculations required by higher settings without becoming a bottleneck. At 1440p, the same preset change drops performance from 146.3 to 77.9 FPS, showing the GPU is already under more strain at this resolution.

At 4K, the Ultra preset falls to 56.7 FPS, below the playable threshold. The High preset at 4K achieves 61.1 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution. The i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough processing power to keep up with the RTX 4070, as evidenced by the smooth scaling of frame rates. For Control, the GPU is clearly the more important component, especially at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The optimal settings for maintaining at least 60 FPS average are determined by the most demanding preset that stays above the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 105.6 FPS average. This provides substantial headroom above the 60 FPS target, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also achieves the best playable result with 77.9 FPS average. This leaves a 17.9 FPS margin above the threshold, allowing for occasional frame rate dips without dropping below 60 FPS. The Medium and High presets also remain playable at this resolution, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while maintaining smooth performance.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended choice, averaging 61.1 FPS. This is just 1.1 FPS above the playable threshold, so users should be aware that frame rate variations could cause occasional drops below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 72.2 FPS provides more stability, while Low at 99.3 FPS offers the highest frame rates at 4K. The Ultra preset at 56.7 FPS is not recommended for 4K gaming, as it falls below the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combo show a clear pattern of decreasing performance as resolution and settings increase. At 1920x1080, the Low preset records 191.5 FPS average, Medium records 137.1 FPS, High records 119.5 FPS, and Ultra records 105.6 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 85.9 FPS, with each preset step providing a meaningful reduction in frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 146.3 FPS, Medium averages 102.2 FPS, High averages 92.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 77.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 68.4 FPS. Compared to 1080p, the frame rates are lower across all settings, with the Ultra preset showing a 27.7 FPS drop from 105.6 to 77.9.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 99.3 FPS, Medium averages 72.2 FPS, High averages 61.1 FPS, and Ultra averages 56.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 42.6 FPS at this resolution. The High preset at 61.1 FPS is the only playable option above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra at 56.7 FPS falls short. The data shows that 4K requires a settings reduction to maintain playable performance.