Control

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a formidable combination for Control, delivering frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold across all tested resolutions and presets. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU keeps pace admirably at lower settings. The following analysis breaks down this hardware pairing using recorded measurements from the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-11400F in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17,177. Its closest rivals in synthetic testing are all within a single percentage point of its score, meaning real-world gaming differences would be negligible. The AMD EPYC 7H12 sits just 0.3% above, while the Intel Core i5-12450H trails by 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is 0.6% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is 0.6% ahead. For Control, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical performance, though the 11400F’s six cores and 12 threads remain a strong match for the game’s demands.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks in the 86th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its nearest rival, the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, is essentially a dead heat at 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.7% behind, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.8% behind. None of these alternatives would meaningfully change the experience in Control at the settings tested, as the RTX 4080 SUPER already clears the 60 FPS bar at 4K Ultra with room to spare.

Benchmark results indicate that users seeking similar behavior from this combo should look at those rival pairings. The differences in synthetic scores are so small that the deciding factors would be platform features rather than raw frame rates in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database’s test suite of 3,720 CPU and GPU combinations for Control, this pairing achieves rank 350. That places it in the top 9.4% of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a mid-range processor from the Rocket Lake generation paired with a high-end Ada Lovelace GPU. The high rank is driven almost entirely by the GPU, as the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile standing dominates the equation. The CPU’s 71st percentile score is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking at most settings, but the overall ranking reflects the graphics card’s ability to push very high frame rates.

The recorded data shows that this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, but it is not at the absolute top of the database. The rank of 350 suggests that roughly 3,370 other combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title, likely those built around newer top-tier CPUs and GPUs. Still, for a processor that was end-of-life by the time the GPU launched, the pairing holds up exceptionally well.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4080 SUPER is rarely constrained, and the frame rates reflect that. On Low settings, the combo averages 199.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure in the entire test set. Medium settings drop the average to 176.6 FPS, High settings to 155.9 FPS, and Ultra to 134.6 FPS. The scaling between presets is consistent, with each step up in quality costing roughly 20 to 25 FPS. These numbers are well beyond any display’s refresh rate needs for smooth play, and the limiting factor at this resolution is more likely the CPU’s single-thread performance than the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more work, but the results remain very high. Low settings produce an average of 179.1 FPS, Medium drops to 134.3 FPS, High to 116.2 FPS, and Ultra to 103.9 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is steep at 44.8 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 18.1 FPS and between High and Ultra is 12.3 FPS. This pattern suggests that Medium settings introduce a significant rendering load, but the GPU absorbs it without falling below the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully engaged. Low settings average 124.3 FPS, Medium 88.9 FPS, High 80.6 FPS, and Ultra 70.5 FPS. The scaling here is more pronounced, with Low to Medium costing 35.4 FPS, Medium to High costing 8.3 FPS, and High to Ultra costing 10.1 FPS. Even at the most demanding preset, the combo stays comfortably above 60 FPS, meaning users can max out the game at 4K without compromise. The minimum and maximum frame time data was not recorded in the database, so all analysis relies on average FPS, but the averages alone indicate a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. The database shows an average of 70.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 103.9 FPS, so there is no need to lower any options at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 155.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 80.6 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 75.3 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the RTX 4080 in synthetic tests?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 on average, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247, making the standard model 0.1% faster in the database’s benchmarks.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the 199.6 FPS average suggests some CPU limitation, but at higher resolutions and presets the GPU becomes the primary factor, with 4K Ultra still delivering 70.5 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU’s percentile ranking compared to all processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F sits in the 71st percentile, with an average benchmark score of 17,177.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as evidenced by the relatively small FPS drop from Low to Ultra. The jump from Low at 199.6 FPS to Medium at 176.6 FPS is 23 FPS, but from Medium to High it is only 20.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra it is 21.3 FPS. This consistent scaling indicates that the processor is keeping up with the GPU’s output, but the high absolute numbers suggest the GPU is still waiting on the CPU at times.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to dominate. The gap between Low and Medium widens to 44.8 FPS, showing that the extra shading and texture work at Medium stresses the GPU more than the CPU. From Medium to High the drop is 18.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra it is 12.3 FPS. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the driving force here, and the CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to feed it.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The 4K resolution demands massive pixel throughput, and the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate is what keeps frame rates playable. The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the frame rate differences between presets become smaller in absolute terms. From Medium to High the drop is just 8.3 FPS, and from High to Ultra it is 10.1 FPS. The bottleneck has moved almost entirely to the graphics card, and the i5-11400F is no longer the constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 60 FPS, so the most demanding option is the recommended choice. Ultra settings average 134.6 FPS, leaving enormous headroom for any display. There is no reason to reduce quality at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again provide the best experience, with an average of 103.9 FPS. The 29 FPS gap between Ultra at 1440p and Ultra at 1080p shows the GPU scaling well with resolution, and the frame rate remains far above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings still hold at 70.5 FPS, which is the most demanding preset tested. While it is only 10.5 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is sufficient for a stable experience in most scenes. Users who prefer higher frame rates could drop to High for 80.6 FPS, but the database’s verdict lists Ultra as the best setting at this resolution. The recorded data confirms that this combo can run Control at its highest visual quality across all resolutions without dipping below playable levels.