Control

Control is an action adventure title that stresses both the CPU and GPU depending on resolution and settings. The tested combination pairs the Intel Core i5-11400F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, and the recorded data shows that this system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The CPU holds a 71st percentile ranking among all tested processors, while the GPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all tested graphics cards, indicating a balanced pairing where neither component is a severe outlier relative to its peers. The benchmark results, measured directly rather than estimated, provide a clear picture of what this combo can deliver in Control.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-11400F posts an average benchmark score of 17177 across all recorded tests. Its nearest rivals in the database are remarkably close in aggregate performance. 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% ahead of the i5-11400F. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, a 0.6% advantage over the i5-11400F. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, which is 0.6% behind the i5-11400F. These delta values are all within a single percentage point, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios, users would perceive virtually no difference between the i5-11400F and any of these four alternatives. The practical implication for Control is that any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates when the processor is the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 43223. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with a score of 43262, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4070 SUPER. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, a 0.2% advantage. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% ahead of the RTX 4070 SUPER. Again, these deltas are minimal, so in GPU-bound scenarios, the RTX 4070 SUPER would perform essentially identically to these alternatives. For Control specifically, where the GPU often dictates frame rates at higher resolutions and quality presets, swapping the RTX 4070 SUPER for any of these rivals would yield comparable results, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the only one showing a measurable, though still small, edge.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component matters more for Control requires examining the FPS scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the CPU has more influence because the GPU can render frames quickly, shifting the bottleneck toward the processor. The recorded data shows the average FPS at 1080p ranges from 120.8 at Ultra to 199.5 at Low. The gap between Low and Ultra is 78.7 FPS, which is substantial. At 2560x1440, the same preset spread produces averages from 89 at Ultra to 160.1 at Low, a difference of 71.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages range from 62.7 at Ultra to 107.4 at Low, a spread of 44.7 FPS. This narrowing gap as resolution increases indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant at higher resolutions, while the CPU retains more relevance at 1080p.

Comparing the same preset across resolutions reveals the scaling. At High settings, the FPS drops from 137.3 at 1080p to 100.8 at 1440p, then to 71.9 at 2160p. That is a 36.5 FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 28.9 FPS drop from 1440p to 2160p. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 199.5 at 1080p to 160.1 at 1440p, then to 107.4 at 2160p. The proportional decline is larger when moving from 1440p to 2160p, especially at Low settings, where the FPS falls by 52.7 FPS. This suggests that at Low presets, the GPU is already handling a lighter load, so the resolution increase exposes the GPU's limits more directly. At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 120.8 at 1080p to 89 at 1440p, then to 62.7 at 2160p, showing a steady and predictable decline as pixel count rises.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU matters more, as evidenced by the wide gap between Low and Ultra presets, which is 78.7 FPS. At 2160p, that gap narrows to 44.7 FPS, meaning the GPU is the primary constraint across all presets. The i5-11400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a severe bottleneck at 1080p, but the RTX 4070 SUPER is clearly the component that determines the upper limit at higher resolutions. For users playing at 1440p or 2160p, the GPU choice is more critical, while at 1080p, the CPU can still influence frame rates, particularly when using lower presets that reduce GPU load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the recorded average FPS values are as follows: Low settings deliver 199.5 FPS, Medium delivers 155.7 FPS, High delivers 137.3 FPS, and Ultra delivers 120.8 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold by a wide margin. The gap between Low and Medium is 43.8 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 18.4 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 16.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows diminishing returns in terms of FPS loss per tier, with the largest single drop occurring when moving from Low to Medium.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 160.1 at Low, 118.8 at Medium, 100.8 at High, and 89 at Ultra. Every preset remains well above 60 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium is 41.3 FPS, between Medium and High is 18 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 11.8 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p results in an FPS reduction of approximately 20% to 27% depending on the preset, with Low settings seeing the smallest relative drop and Ultra settings seeing the largest.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are 107.4 at Low, 76 at Medium, 71.9 at High, and 62.7 at Ultra. All presets still clear 60 FPS, though Ultra is the closest to the threshold with only 2.7 FPS of headroom. The gap between Low and Medium is 31.4 FPS, between Medium and High is 4.1 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 9.2 FPS. The relatively small difference between Medium and High at 2160p suggests that the GPU is becoming saturated, and additional quality settings have a reduced impact on FPS compared to lower resolutions.

The minimum and maximum FPS values are not recorded in the database for any resolution or preset, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. This means the data reflects overall performance rather than frame time consistency or stutter behavior. The averages do indicate that the combo maintains playable performance across all tested configurations, with no preset falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The recorded average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 62.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the threshold.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest frame rate at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 120.8. This is the highest Ultra preset result across all three resolutions. By comparison, 2560x1440 Ultra averages 89 FPS, and 3840x2160 Ultra averages 62.7 FPS.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 137.3 at 1920x1080 to 100.8 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 36.5 FPS. This represents a 26.6% decrease in average frame rate.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, which is 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, which is 1% higher. None of these deltas exceed 1%, so the performance difference is minimal.

Q: What is the least demanding preset that still runs above 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: All four presets at 3840x2160 run above 60 FPS. The lowest average FPS among them is Ultra at 62.7 FPS, while Low runs at 107.4 FPS, Medium at 76 FPS, and High at 71.9 FPS. Even the most demanding preset stays above the threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded performance?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher. The differences are under 1%, indicating near-identical multi-threaded performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined CPU and GPU pairing ranks 672nd out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 18% of all configurations in the database. This rank reflects the overall capability of the i5-11400F and RTX 4070 SUPER together, rather than isolating either component. Given that the CPU sits at the 71st percentile and the GPU at the 83rd percentile, the combo rank of 672 out of 3720 is consistent with a system where the GPU is the stronger contributor to gaming performance. The fact that 672 combos outperform this pairing means there are systems with faster CPUs or GPUs, but the margin is not extreme, as the FPS data shows this combo handles Control comfortably at all resolutions.

The rank also indicates that many other combinations of CPUs and GPUs would produce similar results in Control. Because the game is playable at every tested preset and resolution, the combo rank is less about whether the system can run the game and more about how much headroom it has. A higher rank would suggest more FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, but the recorded data already shows substantial headroom at 1080p and 1440p, with only modest headroom at 2160p Ultra. For users who prioritize 4K gaming, the 62.7 FPS average at Ultra is close to the threshold, so a higher-ranked combo might provide more stability, though the data does not include minimum FPS values to confirm variance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at 120.8 FPS on average. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still delivers more than double the playable threshold. Lower presets run even faster, with Low at 199.5 FPS, Medium at 155.7 FPS, and High at 137.3 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice because it maximizes visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average of 89 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold, leaving room for demanding scenes that might cause dips. High settings run at 100.8 FPS, Medium at 118.8 FPS, and Low at 160.1 FPS, but Ultra remains the best option for visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, running at 62.7 FPS on average. This is the tightest margin of any resolution, with only 2.7 FPS of headroom above the threshold. High settings run at 71.9 FPS, Medium at 76 FPS, and Low at 107.4 FPS. While Ultra is technically playable, users who want more safety margin against FPS dips might prefer High, which offers 9.2 FPS more headroom while still maintaining high visual quality.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Control at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 1920x1080, all presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 120.8 FPS and Low reaching 199.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra at 89 FPS and Low at 160.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, all presets clear 60 FPS, including Ultra at 62.7 FPS, which is the only result with less than 10 FPS of headroom above the threshold.

The verdict by resolution is straightforward: every resolution has all four presets listed as playable, meaning Ultra is the best setting at each resolution. The system delivers a playable experience even at 4K Ultra, though the margin is slim. For users who favor higher frame rates over maximum quality, dropping to High at 2160p increases the average to 71.9 FPS, and Medium raises it to 76 FPS. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo has enough performance that users can enable Ultra without any concern about falling below 60 FPS. The overall assessment is that this is a capable pairing for Control, with the GPU being the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides sufficient support at 1080p. The rank of 672 out of 3720 combos places this system well within the playable tier, and the measured FPS data reinforces that conclusion.