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The data shows the Intel Core i5-1080p. The measured FPS for this combination is recorded at three resolutions and four settings tiers, with average, minimum, and maximum frame rates where available. At 1080p, the Low preset produces an average of 130 FPS, the Medium preset averages 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, the High preset averages 82 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 71 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the Low preset averages 98 FPS, the Medium preset averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, the High preset averages 62 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 54 FPS. At 4K, the Low preset averages 66 FPS, the Medium preset averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, the High preset averages 42 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 36 FPS. The playability threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the data indicates which settings cross that line at each resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest settings tier delivers an average of 130 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset drops to an average of 92 FPS, with the measured minimum at 78 FPS and maximum at 106 FPS, indicating that even the minimum stays well above the playability line. High settings average 82 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 71 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 59 FPS, showing that the presets have a substantial impact on performance at this resolution. The Ultra preset, despite being the most demanding, still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 11 FPS, making it the only fully maxed-out option that remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 98 FPS, which is a 32 FPS drop compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS; the minimum here dips just below the 60 FPS line, so while the average is playable, there are moments of slight stutter. High settings average 62 FPS, which is only 2 FPS above the threshold, suggesting that this preset is borderline playable with an average that clears 60 but with no headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings average 54 FPS, which falls below the threshold, indicating that this preset is not suitable for smooth gameplay at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 66 FPS, which is the only setting at this resolution that stays above 60 FPS. Medium settings average 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, showing a consistent sub-60 experience. High settings average 42 FPS, and Ultra settings average 36 FPS. The performance drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 30 FPS, and the gap between 1440p and 4K on the same preset is significant: Low goes from 98 FPS to 66 FPS, a 32 FPS reduction. The data shows that 4K is only viable with the lowest settings, and even then, the average is just 6 FPS above the threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU each contribute to performance. At 1080p with Low settings, the average FPS of 130 suggests that the Intel Core i5-12400 is capable of feeding the AMD Radeon RX 9060 enough frames for high refresh rate output, as the workload is likely not GPU-bound at this low preset. The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by a 3DMark single-thread score of 910, supports this; the i5-12400 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz and 6 cores with 12 threads, which provides ample headroom for 1080p gaming. However, the GPU's role becomes more apparent as resolution increases, because the frame rate drops from 130 at 1080p Low to 66 at 4K Low, a 49% reduction, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 92 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 49%, and from 1440p to 4K it is 33%. These consistent reductions across presets indicate that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not scale with pixel count. The RX 9060 has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, with a boost clock of 2990 MHz, providing 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This hardware is designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and the 4K results confirm that it struggles to maintain high frame rates at that resolution.

The High and Ultra presets further illustrate this split. At 1080p High, the average is 82 FPS, while at 1440p High it drops to 62 FPS, and at 4K High it falls to 42 FPS. The Ultra preset goes from 71 FPS at 1080p to 54 FPS at 1440p and 36 FPS at 4K. The fact that 1080p Ultra averages 71 FPS while 4K Low averages 66 FPS shows that the GPU's capabilities are the limiting factor at 4K, regardless of settings. The CPU's performance, measured by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15989, is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p, where the frame rates are highest. The data suggests that the i5-12400 is not the constraint at any resolution, as the FPS scaling follows the GPU's expected performance curve with increasing pixel count.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the highest settings tier tested, and it clears the threshold by 11 FPS, so players can enable all visual features without sacrificing smoothness. The Low preset averages 130 FPS, Medium averages 92 FPS, and High averages 82 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice for maximum visual quality while maintaining playability.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset is High, with an average of 62 FPS. This is just 2 FPS above the threshold, so it is technically playable but with minimal headroom. The Medium preset averages 70 FPS and also clears 60 FPS, but High offers better visual fidelity at a slight cost to average frame rate. The Low preset averages 98 FPS, but since High is the most demanding playable option, it is the recommended choice for 1440p. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS is not playable, as it falls 6 FPS below the threshold.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, with an average of 66 FPS. This is 6 FPS above the threshold, providing a playable experience but with no room for higher settings. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS, all of which fall below 60 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combo requires sacrificing all visual enhancements to achieve smooth gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400 provide context for its performance in this game. The AMD EPYC 7643 has an average benchmark score of 18697, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-12400's score of 18683, indicating nearly identical performance. The Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730, 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811, 0.7% higher. On the lower side, the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519, which is 0.9% lower. These deltas are all within 1%, meaning that any of these CPUs would produce virtually the same frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU. The i5-12400 sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, so these rivals are all in the same performance tier.

For the AMD Radeon RX 9060, the nearest rivals show a similar tight grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average score of 16129, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 9060's score of 16014. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, 1% lower, and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also 1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 2.1% lower. These deltas are small, so swapping the RX 9060 for any of these GPUs would result in nearly identical FPS in Control. The RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile of all GPUs, and the rivals listed are all within a narrow performance band, meaning the gaming experience would be indistinguishable across these cards.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 2152 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 58% of all combinations, indicating that it is a mid-range performer. The rank is based on the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, and the data shows that this combo is capable of 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p with certain presets, but falls short at 4K except on Low settings. The percentile ranking of the CPU at 72 and the GPU at 59 suggests that the CPU is above average while the GPU is slightly below average, but the combined rank reflects the overall gaming capability. Out of 3720 combos, being at 2152 means there are 1568 combos that perform worse and 2151 that perform better, showing that this setup is neither at the bottom nor the top of the tested pool.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at 1920x1080 with all settings presets, including Ultra, which averages 71 FPS. At 2560x1440, it can run High settings with an average of 62 FPS, but the Medium preset is safer with an average of 70 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not playable, averaging 54 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable with an average of 66 FPS, while Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p allows full visual fidelity, 1440p requires a compromise to High settings, and 4K demands the lowest settings for playable frame rates. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can handle even the most demanding presets without issue.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings is 71, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: Can this combo run Control at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at 1440p averages 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, so it is playable.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 4K?

A: The Low preset is the only playable setting at 4K, with an average of 66 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average score of 16129, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 9060's score of 16014, so they perform nearly identically.

Q: What is the rank of this combo among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 2152 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 58% of all combinations.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough (130 FPS on Low) that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU provides sufficient headroom with its 6 cores and 12 threads.