Control

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a robust performance profile in Control, with the database recording playable frame rates across nearly all tested configurations. The data indicates that this combination is capable of handling the game at high visual fidelity, though the most demanding settings at 4K require careful selection. The GPU, which ranks in the 82nd percentile among all tested graphics cards, is the dominant factor in this pairing, while the six-core, 12-thread CPU provides adequate support without becoming a significant bottleneck in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptional headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The database records an average of 197 FPS at Low settings, which drops to 147 FPS at Medium, 133 FPS at High, and 113.1 FPS at Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra represents a 42.6% reduction in average frame rate, yet even the most demanding preset remains nearly double the playable threshold. This resolution clearly allows the RTX 5070 to stretch its legs, with the CPU’s single-thread performance of 2024 points in Cinebench R23 proving sufficient to feed the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the recorded averages show a predictable scaling pattern. Low settings yield 157.9 FPS, Medium produces 114 FPS, High delivers 98.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 87 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 15.2 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is 11.8 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS line with substantial margin, making 1440p a sweet spot for this hardware. The RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, with 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, appears well-suited to the game’s texture demands at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the picture becomes more nuanced. Low settings average 104 FPS, Medium drops to 75.5 FPS, and High manages 67.7 FPS. Ultra, however, falls below the playable threshold with an average of 55.5 FPS. The step from Medium to High is a 7.8 FPS loss, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 12.2 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 5070’s 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 48 RT cores are sufficient for most 4K presets, but the Ultra preset’s additional effects push the rendering load past what this GPU can sustain at 60 FPS.

The database does not record minimum or maximum frame times for any of these configurations, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. That said, the consistency of the scaling across resolutions suggests stable performance characteristics.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but not at the Ultra preset. The database shows playable averages at Low (104 FPS), Medium (75.5 FPS), and High (67.7 FPS) for 3840x2160. The Ultra preset averages 55.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 87 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS line. All four presets at this resolution are playable, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 5070’s average benchmark score is 40377. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% ahead. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2%.

Q: Is the Core i5-11400F a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate bottlenecking. The CPU scores 14340 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2024 in single-core tests, ranking in the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The measured FPS at 1080p, where CPU load is highest, still exceeds 113 FPS on Ultra, suggesting the processor keeps pace.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The database records an average of 133 FPS for 1920x1080 with High settings. This is 73 FPS above the playable threshold, providing substantial headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: Why does 4K Ultra fail to hit 60 FPS while lower settings succeed?

A: The recorded data shows a 55.5 FPS average at 3840x2160 Ultra. The progression from Low (104 FPS) to Medium (75.5 FPS) to High (67.7 FPS) to Ultra (55.5 FPS) indicates that the Ultra preset’s additional rendering features impose a cost that the RTX 5070 cannot offset at this resolution.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with a recorded average of 67.7 FPS. This provides a 7.7 FPS margin over the threshold, which is acceptable but not generous. The Medium preset averages 75.5 FPS and could be a safer choice for players who prioritize consistency, but High remains the highest visual quality option that the data supports for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. It averages 87 FPS, which is 27 FPS above the threshold and the highest quality setting available. All four presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, so users can select Ultra without concern.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 113.1 FPS, making it the best option. The margin over the threshold is 53.1 FPS, providing ample room for frame time spikes. Given that even the most demanding preset nearly doubles the playable frame rate, 1080p users can max out the game’s settings with confidence.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals in the database, the Intel Core i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177. The AMD EPYC 7H12 scores 17120, a 0.3% difference, meaning it would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, which is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.6% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074, 0.6% lower. These alternatives would produce statistically indistinguishable frame rates in Control, as the game’s performance is largely GPU-driven at the tested resolutions.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070’s average benchmark score is 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 is the closest match with a score of 40318, a delta of 0.1%, meaning it would deliver essentially the same FPS in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063 (0.8% lower), while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 (1.2% higher). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568 (2% lower). None of these rivals are mainstream gaming cards, but the data shows that swapping to any of them would result in frame rate differences of only a few percent, which translates to roughly 1 to 3 FPS at the tested settings.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Control. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 113.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: every preset exceeds 60 FPS, and Ultra delivers 87 FPS. At 3840x2160, three of four presets are playable: Low (104 FPS), Medium (75.5 FPS), and High (67.7 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K falls short with 55.5 FPS, so users targeting 4K should stick to High or lower.

The GPU’s 82nd percentile ranking and the CPU’s 71st percentile ranking both support this outcome. The combination is well-balanced for this title, with no recorded configuration suffering from catastrophic frame drops. The 4K Ultra failure is the only notable limitation, and it is a common one for even high-end hardware in demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database’s ranking of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Control, this pairing sits at rank 779 out of 3720 total combos. This places it in the top 21% of all tested configurations. The percentile ranking is strong, indicating that the majority of other hardware pairings in the database produce lower frame rates in this game.

The rank reflects the RTX 5070’s high placement in the GPU hierarchy, as the GPU’s 82nd percentile is the primary driver of gaming performance. The CPU’s 71st percentile is respectable but secondary. The 779th position out of 3720 means this setup outperforms roughly 2941 other combinations, which is a solid result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. For context, the gap between this combo and the top-ranked configurations is likely due to faster CPUs that can push even higher frame rates at 1080p, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and this pairing’s rank would be closer to the top.