Control

The Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers a robust performance profile for Control, with benchmark data showing that all tested settings at every resolution comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and provides specific guidance on optimizing settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each sit near specific comparables in the database, based on their average benchmark scores.

For the Intel Core i5-11400F, the recorded average benchmark score is 17177, placing it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The closest rival in the database is the AMD EPYC 7H12, which scores 17120, a delta of just 0.3 percent. This means the i5-11400F is essentially tied with that EPYC part in aggregate compute performance. Other near neighbors include the Intel Core i5-12450H with a score of 17239 (0.4 percent higher), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 (0.6 percent higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U at 17074 (0.6 percent lower). For gaming workloads, the i5-11400F's six cores and twelve threads are adequate, and the data shows its single-threaded Passmark score of 2981 is a strong contributor to game performance, where most titles rely heavily on a few cores.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves an average benchmark score of 56083, which puts it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon 8060S with a score of 55757, just 0.6 percent behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, also 0.7 percent behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3 percent with a score of 54828. The only rival that scores higher is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE at 57367, which is 2.2 percent ahead. For Control, this places the RTX 5080 in a strong position; it has more headroom than any of these near-equal GPUs, which is evidenced by the high frame rates measured in the game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data for Control reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not the limiting factor; the CPU's ability to feed frames is more critical. The data shows that at Low settings, the average FPS reaches 201, while at Ultra it drops to 141.8. This 59.2 FPS spread across settings indicates that the GPU workload is still significant, but the CPU is capable of driving very high frame rates, especially at lower presets where the GPU has less work.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The average FPS at Low is 183.8, and at Ultra it is 112.1. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a drop from 141.8 to 112.1 FPS, a reduction of about 21 percent. This is a clear sign that the RTX 5080 is becoming the primary constraint, as the pixel count increases and the GPU must work harder to maintain high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance equation. The average FPS at Low is 133.3, but at Ultra it falls to 70.3. The difference between Low and Ultra is 63 FPS, which is the largest spread across all resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU's raw throughput is the deciding factor, and the CPU has ample headroom to keep up. The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized at this resolution, as the game's texture and geometry demands increase.

The data shows that for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the i5-11400F is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5080 in Control. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component, and the CPU's role is less consequential. This is typical for a title like Control, which is a fast-paced action-adventure game that relies on both CPU for physics and AI, and GPU for rendering and visual effects.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset delivers an average of 141.8 FPS, which is the highest quality option that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. All presets, from Low to Ultra, are playable at this resolution.

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 70.3, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The GPU is the main driver at this resolution, and it provides sufficient performance.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from Low to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 183.8 FPS, while Ultra averages 112.1 FPS. This is a 71.7 FPS reduction, or about 39 percent lower performance, indicating a significant GPU workload increase with higher presets.

Q: Which component is more important for this game at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU matters more because the GPU is less stressed. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at a Passmark score of 2981, is sufficient to drive high frame rates, as seen with the 201 FPS average at Low settings.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 significantly faster than its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 56083, which is 0.6 percent higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7 percent higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. It is 2.2 percent slower than the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which scores 57367.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 165.8. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 82.6. This represents a 50.2 percent reduction in frame rate when moving to 4K, highlighting the GPU's role at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

The recorded data confirms that this PC can run Control at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 70.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 112.1 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 141.8 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. The lowest recorded average FPS across all tests is 70.3 at 4K Ultra, which is still above the 60 FPS target. This system is fully capable of running Control at maximum settings at any resolution, with no presets falling below the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database for Control, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 231st out of 3720 combos. This places it in the top 6.2 percent of all tested systems, which is a strong result. The ranking reflects the balance between the i5-11400F's mid-range CPU performance and the RTX 5080's high-end GPU capabilities. While the CPU is not the fastest in the database, the GPU's high percentile rank (87th) compensates, allowing this combo to outperform a large majority of other systems in this game. The data indicates that the system is more than adequate for a smooth experience, and the rank suggests it is a high-performing combination even when compared to systems with more powerful CPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60 is the Ultra preset. The exact measured average FPS at these settings is as follows:

• At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 70.3 FPS.
• At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 112.1 FPS.
• At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 141.8 FPS.

Since all presets, including Ultra, clear the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution, the recommendation is to use Ultra settings for the best visual quality without sacrificing playability. The RTX 5080 has enough headroom to handle the most demanding preset, even at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this system in Control is as follows:

At 3840x2160:

• High settings: 82.6 average FPS.
• Low settings: 133.3 average FPS.
• Medium settings: 95 average FPS.
• Ultra settings: 70.3 average FPS.

At 2560x1440:

• High settings: 123 average FPS.
• Low settings: 183.8 average FPS.
• Medium settings: 143.5 average FPS.
• Ultra settings: 112.1 average FPS.

At 1920x1080:

• High settings: 165.8 average FPS.
• Low settings: 201 average FPS.
• Medium settings: 173.9 average FPS.
• Ultra settings: 141.8 average FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, frame rates decrease, and as settings become more demanding, frame rates also decrease. The largest single drop occurs from Low to Ultra at 4K, where the average falls from 133.3 to 70.3 FPS. The smallest drop is from Low to Ultra at 1080p, where the average goes from 201 to 141.8 FPS. No min or max FPS values were recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS, which still provides a reliable picture of performance. The system maintains high frame rates across the board, with the lowest average being 70.3 FPS at 4K Ultra, ensuring a smooth experience in all scenarios.