Control

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 is a combination that sits near the bottom of the database’s tested configurations for Control. With a combo rank of 3627 out of 3720 tested combos, this system is positioned in the 3rd percentile, meaning over 97% of other processor and graphics card pairings deliver higher average frame rates in this title. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for users who prioritize low-resolution gaming with modest visual settings, as the recorded frame rates at higher resolutions and presets fall well below the 60 FPS threshold that defines playable performance in this benchmark suite.

Control is an action-adventure game that demands a balance between CPU and GPU resources, and this particular hardware configuration struggles to meet those demands at most settings. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and presets confirm that the RX 570, despite its 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs, is the limiting factor in this pairing. The i5-12400F, which ranks in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, provides sufficient processing power, but the graphics card cannot translate that into high frame rates at 1080p, let alone at higher resolutions. The following sections break down how this combo performs across different resolutions, which component plays the dominant role, and what alternatives exist in the database for users considering similar hardware.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this combo at rank 3627 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the lowest 3% of all tested systems. This ranking is a direct reflection of the measured average frame rates, which never reach the 60 FPS playable threshold at any resolution or preset combination. To put this into perspective, the GPU alone holds a 74th percentile ranking among all graphics cards, and the CPU holds a 73rd percentile ranking among all processors, yet their combined performance in this specific game is exceptionally poor. This suggests that Control is particularly demanding on the graphics subsystem, and the RX 570’s 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are insufficient for the game’s rendering requirements.

The gap between this combo and the top performers is stark. For example, the nearest rival GPUs in the database, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6800M with an average score of 28874, outperform the RX 570 by a margin that translates into significantly higher frame rates in practice. Similarly, the CPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047, show that the i5-12400F is competitive with other mid-range processors, but that strength does not compensate for the GPU’s limitations. The combo rank reflects the combined effect, and the data shows that this pairing is only suitable for users who accept sub-60 FPS gameplay or who are willing to play at the lowest settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the database records no playable settings for this combo, as all presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average frame rate at 4K is 28 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 20.6 FPS, High at 20 FPS, and Ultra at just 16 FPS. None of these approach playable levels, so the verdict for 4K is that this combo cannot run the game at 60 FPS under any preset.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains far from playable. The best recorded average is 40.4 FPS at Low settings, followed by Medium at 30.4 FPS, High at 25.2 FPS, and Ultra at 22.6 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold is still out of reach at every preset, meaning the database lists no playable settings for this resolution either. Users would need to accept frame rates in the 20-40 range, which is below the standard for smooth gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the closest approach to playable performance. Low settings deliver an average of 55.2 FPS, which is just 4.8 FPS shy of the 60 FPS target. Medium settings drop to 38.7 FPS, High to 34.9 FPS, and Ultra to 32.7 FPS. While Low at 1080p is the most demanding preset that stays nearest to 60 FPS, it still does not reach the threshold, so the database records no playable settings for this combo at any resolution. The verdict is clear: this PC cannot run Control at 60 FPS under any tested configuration.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded frame rates reveal a consistent pattern where the GPU is the dominant bottleneck across all resolutions. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium settings reduces the average frame rate from 55.2 FPS to 38.7 FPS, a drop of 16.5 FPS or roughly 30%. This steep decline with only a modest increase in graphical fidelity indicates that the RX 570’s compute and memory bandwidth are overwhelmed by the additional rendering load. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads from the Alder Lake architecture, does not show signs of being a limiting factor at this resolution, as the scaling between presets is consistent with GPU-bound performance.

At 1440p, the same pattern holds but with even lower absolute frame rates. Low settings average 40.4 FPS, Medium drops to 30.4 FPS, and High falls to 25.2 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Medium is 24.8%, slightly less than at 1080p, which suggests that the GPU is already near its limits at this resolution, and further increases in settings have diminishing returns. At 4K, the frame rates collapse to 20-28 FPS across all presets, with the difference between Low and Ultra being just 12 FPS. This compression of frame rates at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU’s memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s and 32 ROPs are insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when comparing the scaling between resolutions at the same preset. For instance, at Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 55.2 FPS at 1080p to 40.4 FPS at 1440p, a 26.8% reduction, and then to 28 FPS at 4K, a further 30.7% reduction. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has headroom to feed the graphics card, but the GPU cannot keep up with the increasing pixel count. The i5-12400F’s single-thread score of 3481 in Passmark and multi-thread score of 19433 indicate strong enough performance to avoid becoming the primary constraint, but the RX 570’s 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput is simply too low for this game’s demands at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this combo, the database’s nearest rival data for the CPU and GPU provides context on what other hardware would behave similarly. The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (average score 19047, 0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E (average score 19056, -0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (average score 18982, 0.3% delta). These processors deliver nearly identical average scores, meaning any of them would likely produce similar frame rates when paired with the RX 570, since the GPU is the limiting factor.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (average score 28874, -0.4% delta), the AMD Radeon R9 M295X (average score 28580, 0.7% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 470 (average score 28996, -0.8% delta), and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000 (average score 28421, 1.2% delta). The RX 470 is particularly relevant as it shares the same Polaris architecture and similar specifications, so it would perform almost identically in Control. The RX 6800M, despite being a mobile GPU, has a comparable average score and would also behave similarly in this game, though its power characteristics differ.

The delta percentages for these rivals are all within 1.2% of the RX 570, which means the frame rates recorded for this combo would be within a few FPS of what these alternatives would produce. For example, if a user swapped the RX 570 for an RX 470, the 0.8% difference in average score would translate to roughly 0.3 FPS at 1080p Low, which is imperceptible. Similarly, the Quadro RTX 8000’s 1.2% higher score would add about 0.7 FPS at the same settings, still far below the 60 FPS target. The data clearly shows that any of these alternatives would not change the fundamental verdict: this combo cannot play Control at 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: No. The database records no playable settings for this combo at 1080p. The highest average frame rate is 55.2 FPS at Low settings, which is 4.8 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra produce 38.7, 34.9, and 32.7 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 2560x1440?

A: The database lists no playable settings at 1440p. Low settings deliver the highest average at 40.4 FPS, followed by Medium at 30.4 FPS, High at 25.2 FPS, and Ultra at 22.6 FPS. None reach 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 3627 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the bottom 3% of all configurations. The GPU ranks in the 74th percentile among all GPUs, and the CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile, but their combined performance is far below average for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game with this combo?

A: The GPU is the dominant bottleneck. The RX 570 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, and its limitations are evident in the steep frame rate drops when increasing settings. The i5-12400F, with 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power, as evidenced by the consistent GPU-bound scaling across resolutions.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Low settings?

A: The recorded average is 28 FPS at 4K with Low settings. Medium averages 20.6 FPS, High averages 20 FPS, and Ultra averages 16 FPS. None of these are close to the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Are there any settings where this combo reaches 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all four tested resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the highest recorded average frame rate is 55.2 FPS at 1080p Low. Every other combination falls below that, and none reach 60 FPS.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC cannot run Control at 60 FPS under any tested condition. The verdict by resolution confirms that at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, the database lists no playable settings, meaning every preset at every resolution falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The closest this combo comes is 1080p Low with an average of 55.2 FPS, which is still 8% below the target and would likely exhibit noticeable frame pacing issues in fast-paced combat scenarios.

For users who already own this hardware, the practical takeaway is that Control will require significant compromises. At 1080p, dropping to Low settings yields near-playable performance, but the experience will not be smooth by modern standards. At 1440p or 4K, the frame rates drop to 20-40 FPS, which is marginal at best. The RX 570’s 4 GB of VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough for this game’s rendering engine, which appears to favor higher-end graphics cards. The i5-12400F is not the issue; its benchmark scores are competitive with other mid-range CPUs, and it would pair well with a more powerful GPU. However, as configured, this combo is only suitable for users who prioritize minimal graphical settings and are willing to accept sub-60 FPS gameplay. For anyone expecting a smooth 60 FPS experience, the database recommends upgrading the GPU to a model with higher average benchmark scores, as the current pairing falls short in every measurable way.