Control

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a high-end combination that delivers exceptionally smooth performance in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The benchmark data, measured across three resolutions and four quality presets, reveals a system that not only clears the 60 FPS playability threshold in every scenario but does so with significant headroom, allowing players to prioritize visual fidelity without compromising frame rate. The analysis below breaks down the specific settings, component roles, and performance rankings to provide a complete picture of what this hardware achieves.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that this combo can run Control at its absolute maximum quality preset, Ultra, while maintaining frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution tested. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is, in all cases, Ultra.

• At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 137.4 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting available and it provides a frame rate that is more than double the playability threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.
• At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 103.7 FPS. This resolution provides a sharp image with a frame rate that remains comfortably above 60 FPS, suggesting a strong balance between visual detail and performance for demanding gamers.
• At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset still holds an average of 70.5 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and while the frame rate drops from lower resolutions, it remains above the 60 FPS threshold, confirming the hardware's capability at 4K with maximum settings.

For players seeking the highest possible frame rates, moving down to High settings yields a substantial increase. At 1080p, High produces an average of 154.8 FPS; at 1440p, it reaches 117.9 FPS; and at 4K, it climbs to 78 FPS. Even at the lowest tested setting, Low, the average FPS at 4K is 125.8, demonstrating the extreme performance ceiling of this combination. The data shows that Ultra is universally playable, but the headroom allows for a choice between maximum fidelity and even higher refresh rates.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear shift in workload distribution between the CPU and GPU. The data shows that as resolution increases, the average frame rates drop consistently, which is the typical signature of a GPU-bound scenario. However, the magnitude of that drop, when compared to the preset scaling, provides insight into which component is the primary driver at each setting.

At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 96 FPS (from 233.4 to 137.4). This is a significant 41% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest quality preset. At this resolution, the GPU is still processing a relatively manageable number of pixels, and the CPU is more likely to be a limiting factor at the very highest frame rates. The Intel Core i5-12400, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is strong enough to feed the GPU, but the data suggests the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p where the GPU has less work to do per frame.

At 2560x1440, the drop from Low to Ultra is 81.6 FPS (from 185.3 to 103.7), a 44% reduction. The frame rates are lower than at 1080p across all presets, indicating the GPU is taking on a heavier load. The consistent scaling between presets suggests the GPU is now the dominant factor, with the CPU's role diminishing as the resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and Ultra is 55.3 FPS (from 125.8 to 70.5), a 44% reduction. The absolute frame rates are the lowest of the three resolutions, which confirms the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The RTX 4080 SUPER is clearly the workhorse here, as the CPU has more than enough headroom to handle the game's logic and physics at these lower frame rates. The data implies that for Control, the GPU is the primary component determining performance at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU's influence is most palpable at 1080p with high refresh rate targets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides a comprehensive look at the average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination. The following breakdown details the exact measured performance.

1920x1080

• Low: 233.4 FPS
• Medium: 173.8 FPS
• High: 154.8 FPS
• Ultra: 137.4 FPS

At 1080p, the performance is extraordinarily high. Even Ultra settings provide a frame rate that would push most high-refresh-rate monitors to their limit. The jump from Low to Medium is 59.6 FPS, a significant step, while the difference between High and Ultra is a smaller 17.4 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is more demanding but still highly playable.

2560x1440

• Low: 185.3 FPS
• Medium: 129.6 FPS
• High: 117.9 FPS
• Ultra: 103.7 FPS

At 1440p, the performance remains exceptional. The pattern is similar to 1080p, with the most significant drop occurring between Low and Medium (55.7 FPS). The progression from Medium to High is 11.7 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 14.2 FPS, showing that the Ultra preset still commands a noticeable performance cost.

3840x2160

• Low: 125.8 FPS
• Medium: 91.9 FPS
• High: 78 FPS
• Ultra: 70.5 FPS

At 4K, the frame rates are lower but still robust. The drop from Low to Medium is 33.9 FPS, and from Medium to High is 13.9 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is just 7.5 FPS, which is a relatively small cost for the additional visual quality. This demonstrates that at 4K, the Ultra preset is a viable and recommended option, as it only slightly reduces the frame rate from High while offering the best image quality.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 305th out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 8.2% of all hardware configurations tested for this game. The high ranking reflects the GPU's raw performance, which is the primary driver of the excellent frame rates observed.

The percentile data for the individual components supports this. The RTX 4080 SUPER has a percentile rank of 86 among all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards. The CPU, with a percentile rank of 72, is also a strong performer. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a solid mid-range CPU results in a system that is well-positioned to handle Control's demanding visuals, as evidenced by its impressive overall rank. While it is not the absolute fastest combo tested, the data shows it outperforms approximately 92% of all other combinations, making it a very high-performing setup for this specific title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a useful context for understanding what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the Intel Core i5-12400, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the AMD EPYC 7643, which scores 0.1% lower, and the Intel Core i7-1355U, which scores 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is 0.7% lower, while the Intel Core i3-14100F is 0.9% higher in score. These CPUs are all within a very tight performance band, meaning that swapping the i5-12400 for any of these would result in a nearly identical experience in Control, as the game is unlikely to be CPU-bound at this level of GPU performance.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with a score just 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% lower, respectively. The RTX 4080 is the most direct alternative, offering nearly identical performance. The other GPUs listed are progressively slower, meaning a system with an i5-12400 and an RTX 4080 would perform slightly better than one with any of these alternative graphics cards, though the differences are small.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control with exceptional performance. The verdict by resolution is clear: every resolution and preset combination tested is playable, with all average frame rates exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold.

• 1920x1080: The system achieves a minimum of 137.4 FPS on Ultra settings, with lower presets reaching up to 233.4 FPS. This is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p.
• 2560x1440: At 1440p, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 103.7 FPS, and all other presets are faster. This is a sweet spot for this hardware, offering a great balance of visual fidelity and speed.
• 3840x2160: Even at 4K, the Ultra preset holds an average of 70.5 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS target. This confirms the hardware is more than capable of a premium 4K experience.

The data shows that this configuration not only meets but vastly exceeds the performance requirements for a smooth experience. Players can confidently select the Ultra preset at any resolution, or they can opt for lower settings to push frame rates even higher for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The benchmark results show the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average frame rate of 70.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440 resolution?

A: The Ultra preset is the best available setting and is fully playable, with an average frame rate of 103.7 FPS at 2560x1440.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 233.4 FPS, which is 96 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 137.4 FPS.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the dominant factor at 3840x2160. The frame rates are the lowest at this resolution, and the drop in performance when moving to higher presets is consistent, suggesting the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary bottleneck.

*Q: How does this combo compare to other tested hardware in Control?*

A: This combination ranks 305th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 8.2% of all configurations tested for the game.

Q: Which GPU is the closest alternative to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the closest rival, with a benchmark score that is only 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER.