Control

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a robust experience in Control, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions. At 1080p and 1440p, the pairing clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, while 4K requires a drop to Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay. The measured data places this combo in the 45th percentile of tested systems, indicating a capable mid-range pairing for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for this CPU and GPU pairing in Control shows a clear progression from high refresh rate dominance at 1080p to playable but more constrained performance at 4K. The measured FPS values are exact averages, with minimum and maximum frames recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the combination is overwhelmingly fast. The Low preset delivers an average of 149 FPS, which is massive headroom for high-refresh monitors. Moving to High only drops the average to 94 FPS, still far above the playable threshold. The Medium preset averages 106 FPS, with a minimum of 90 FPS and a maximum of 122 FPS, showing consistent frame times. The most demanding setting, Ultra, still holds an average of 82 FPS. This means at 1080p, every single preset is comfortably playable, with the lowest recorded average (82 FPS) being well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile remains strong but with a noticeable step down. The Low preset averages 113 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh 1440p monitors. High settings still manage 71 FPS, and Medium averages 80 FPS with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. The Ultra preset dips to an average of 62 FPS, which is just barely above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This suggests that 1440p Ultra is essentially the ceiling for this combination, as it maintains playability but leaves minimal headroom for heavy scenes.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals a significant performance cliff. The Low preset is the only option that clears the 60 FPS bar, with an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset falls short with an average of 54 FPS, a minimum of 46 FPS, and a maximum of 62 FPS, indicating that frame rates can dip into the low 40s during intense action. High settings drop further to 48 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 42 FPS. These numbers show that 4K is only viable with significant graphical compromises.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rival hardware for this pairing provides context for how the i5-12400 and RTX 5060 stack up against other options. For the CPU, the Intel Core i5-12400 sits in the 72nd percentile of all tested processors. Its closest competitors are near-identical in average synthetic score. The AMD EPYC 7643 is a -0.1% delta, meaning it performs virtually the same. The Intel Core i7-1355U is -0.3% slower, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is -0.7% slower. The Intel Core i3-14100F is actually 0.9% faster, showing that the new i3 can edge out the older i5 in aggregate benchmarks.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 also sits in the 72nd percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 860M, is -0.3% slower, which puts them on nearly equal footing. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 is also -0.3% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary lags behind by -0.8%, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is 1.2% faster. These deltas suggest that in raw compute, the RTX 5060 is closely matched with these older or integrated solutions, but the real-world gaming performance in Control will likely favor the RTX 5060's modern architecture.

FAQ

*Q: Can the Intel Core i5-12400 and RTX 5060 run Control at 1080p?*

A: Yes, the data shows it runs exceptionally well at 1080p. The lowest average FPS recorded at this resolution is 82 FPS on the Ultra preset, which is well above the playable 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is playable at 1440p, with an average of 62 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the "best" choice for maximum visual quality without dropping below the playable frame rate.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: Yes, but only on the Low preset. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 76 FPS. All higher presets—Medium, High, and Ultra—fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 48, 48, and 42 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: In the benchmark data, the Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average score that is 1.2% higher than the RTX 5060. This means the RX 6750 XT is the nearest rival that is slightly faster in overall compute.

*Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400 a bottleneck for this GPU in Control?*

A: The benchmark data does not explicitly measure bottlenecking. However, the CPU sits in the 72nd percentile and its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, is only -0.1% different in score, suggesting the CPU is not an outlier in performance for this pairing.

Q: What does the combo rank of 1665 out of 3720 mean?

A: It means that this specific CPU and GPU combination outperforms roughly 55% of all tested combinations in Control. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating a solid, mainstream gaming performance level.

The Verdict

The data confirms that the Intel Core i5-12400 + RTX 5060 can run Control with confidence. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 82 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, though Ultra is the tightest fit with an average of 62 FPS. The most demanding scenario, 3840x2160, is only playable on the Low preset, which averages 76 FPS.

For users targeting a standard 60 FPS experience, this combination handles 1080p and 1440p without compromise. It is only when pushing to 4K that the user must make significant sacrifices to visual fidelity via the Low preset to maintain playability. The data indicates this is a well-balanced pairing for high-refresh 1440p gaming or maxed-out 1080p gaming in Control.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this CPU and GPU pairing in Control is 1667 out of 3720 tested combinations. This puts the system in the 55.2nd percentile, meaning it outperforms more than half of the tested hardware pairs. This position reflects a balance between the CPU's strong single-core performance and the GPU's modern compute capabilities. It is not a top-tier extreme machine, but it firmly resides in the upper-middle segment of the performance spectrum for this specific game. The ranking indicates that while it is not a leaderboard-topping build, it is far from a low-end configuration.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Ultra — The highest visual preset is viable, averaging 82 FPS. Since it clears the threshold, you can run the game at maximum quality without issue.
• 2560x1440: Ultra — Matching the 1080p performance, the Ultra preset averages 62 FPS. This is just two frames above the 60 FPS threshold, so it is the best visual setting that remains playable.
• 3840x2160: Low — The only setting that allows for 4K play, the Low preset averages 76 FPS. While it sacrifices visual fidelity, it is the sole option that keeps the frame rate above the playable bar.

The data shows that the RTX 5060’s 8 GB GDDR7 memory and the i5-12400’s six P-cores (12 threads) provide a well-balanced foundation for Control, with the primary limitation being 4K resolution. The jump in performance from Medium to Low at 4K is significant, indicating that the GPU is likely memory-bandwidth or compute-bound at higher presets. For a fluid experience at 4K, users must accept the Low preset; for any other resolution, the Ultra preset is the best option for maximizing visual fidelity while preserving a smooth 60 FPS experience.