Control

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a robust experience in Control, with benchmark results showing that the combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution under at least one preset. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's solid 6-core, 12-thread configuration prevents bottlenecking even at 1080p. Measured FPS figures across the board suggest that this pairing is well-suited for the game's demanding physics and particle effects, offering headroom for high refresh rate monitors at 1440p and 1080p.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or above at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the High preset achieves an average of 66 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

*Q: Can this system run Control at Ultra settings on a 1440p monitor?*

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces an average of 85 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

Q: How much performance headroom is there at 1080p for high refresh rate displays?

A: At 1920x1080, even the most demanding Ultra preset yields an average of 113 FPS. The Low preset reaches an average of 206 FPS, indicating that the combination has ample power for 144Hz or even 165Hz displays, depending on the in-game settings chosen.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures recorded for the Medium preset across resolutions?

A: The data shows minimum FPS values only for the Medium preset. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 63 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 94 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the minimum is 124 FPS. These figures confirm that the Medium preset maintains fluid frame rates even in demanding scenes.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% ahead, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2%.

*Q: Where does this specific CPU+GPU combination rank among all tested combos for Control?*

A: The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 780th out of 3720 tested combos for this game. This places it in the top percentile of systems tested, indicating strong overall performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding configuration that stays at or above 60 FPS, delivering an average of 66 FPS. The Ultra preset is not viable at this resolution, as its 58 FPS average drops below the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, all presets are playable. The Ultra preset is the recommended choice, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a strong average of 85 FPS. This gives sufficient headroom above the 60 FPS floor for consistent gameplay.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, achieving an average of 113 FPS. This resolution offers the most flexibility, allowing users to maximize every graphical option while still enjoying frame rates well above the standard 60 FPS target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD EPYC 7643 has an average score of 18697, a 0.1% difference from the i5-12400's 18683. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (0.3% difference), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 scores 18811 (0.7% difference), and the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 18519 (0.9% difference). Systems built with these processors would exhibit effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Control, though the i5-12400's desktop architecture and 65W TDP make it a more typical gaming choice than the mobile or server parts listed.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070's nearest rivals are all AMD Radeon Pro series cards. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 (score 40318, 0.1% difference) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (score 40063, 0.8% difference) are marginally slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (score 40870, 1.2% faster) and NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (score 39568, 2% slower) bracket the RTX 5070's performance. While these are professional-grade cards, the benchmark scores indicate that a system with any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control, provided the CPU remains the same.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates that this PC can run Control successfully across all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, the system provides playable performance with the High, Medium, and Low presets, with High being the best option at 66 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only configuration that fails to hit the 60 FPS target, coming in at 58 FPS average.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is overwhelmingly positive. Every preset, from Low to Ultra, maintains an average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset's 85 FPS average means users can enjoy the game at maximum quality settings without any performance concerns. The minimum FPS for Medium at this resolution is 94, showing excellent frame pacing.

The 1920x1080 results are exceptional. All presets deliver well over 60 FPS, with the lowest average being 113 FPS at Ultra settings. Even the Low preset's 206 FPS average demonstrates that this combination has significant headroom for high refresh rate displays or future driver optimizations. Overall, this system is more than capable of delivering a smooth Control experience at any resolution up to 4K, with the only compromise being the need to avoid Ultra settings at 4K.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario for this game. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 113 FPS, and at 2560x1440, it averages 85 FPS, a 24.8% decrease. Moving to 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 58 FPS, a 31.8% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline as resolution increases indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary performance limiter at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when examining the Low preset scaling. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 206 FPS, which drops to 156 FPS at 1440p (24.3% decrease) and 105 FPS at 4K (32.7% decrease from 1440p). The fact that even the Low preset shows significant scaling with resolution suggests that the RTX 5070 remains the bottleneck even when graphical load is minimal.

The i5-12400's 6-core, 12-thread configuration, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, provides sufficient single-thread performance to feed the GPU at 1080p, where CPU load is typically highest. The data shows that even at 1080p Low, the system reaches 206 FPS, indicating that the CPU does not limit frame rates in this title. At higher resolutions, the GPU workload increases substantially, further diminishing any potential CPU constraint. For Control, users should focus on GPU settings for performance tuning, as the CPU has ample headroom across all tested scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 780th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the 79th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms approximately 79% of the systems in the database for this specific game.

The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The RTX 5070's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with the i5-12400's 72nd percentile among CPUs, results in a synergistic combination that performs slightly better than the sum of its parts might suggest. The high rank is particularly impressive given that the GPU's nearest rivals are professional workstation cards, which often have different driver optimizations for gaming workloads. The measured FPS data confirms that this combination delivers a consistently high-quality experience across all resolutions, justifying its strong position in the rankings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average FPS values are as follows: the Low preset runs at 105 FPS, Medium at 75 FPS (with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 86 FPS), High at 66 FPS, and Ultra at 58 FPS. The minimum FPS for the Medium preset at 63 FPS is particularly notable, as it shows that even the lowest frame rates remain above the 60 FPS threshold for this settings level.

For 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 156 FPS. The Medium preset averages 111 FPS, with a minimum of 94 FPS and maximum of 127 FPS. High settings produce an average of 98 FPS, while Ultra delivers 85 FPS. The minimum FPS of 94 FPS for Medium indicates excellent frame stability, with no drops below the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, performance is exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset reaches an average of 206 FPS. Medium settings average 146 FPS, with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 168 FPS. High settings yield 130 FPS average, and Ultra delivers 113 FPS. The minimum FPS of 124 FPS at Medium settings is higher than the average FPS of the Ultra preset at 2560x1440, demonstrating the significant performance scaling available at 1080p. The consistent pattern of min/max data for the Medium preset across all resolutions shows predictable frame delivery, with the spread between minimum and maximum FPS narrowing as resolution decreases.