Control

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 combination delivers a solid, if not spectacular, experience in Remedy’s Control. This pairing is clearly capable of high-refresh-rate play at mainstream resolutions, but it hits a hard wall at 4K, where the demands of the game’s physics-heavy combat and destruction outpace the GPU. Benchmark data confirms a consistent performance hierarchy across settings, with the combo ranking in the 47th percentile of all tested systems for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the pairing is never challenged. At Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 148 FPS, a figure high enough for any competitive or fast-paced play. Moving to Medium drops the average to 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS, suggesting that the frame pacing remains stable even when particles and debris are flying. High settings still yield a very smooth 93 FPS average. The most demanding preset, Ultra, produces an average of 81 FPS, which remains well above the playable threshold.

Stepping up to 2560x1440 introduces a noticeable but manageable performance cost. Low settings hit 112 FPS, showcasing the GPU’s headroom. Medium averages 80 FPS (min 68, max 92), which is an excellent experience for a 1440p panel. The High preset delivers 71 FPS, keeping the game fluid. The critical data point here is Ultra, which averages 61 FPS. This is a representative result for the most visually demanding settings, but it is precarious; any intense corridor fight might cause dips below the 60 FPS line.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the hardware’s limits. Low settings are required to maintain a playable framerate, yielding an average of 76 FPS. At Medium, the average drops to 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 62 FPS. This data indicates that while the CPU can still feed the GPU, the RX 7700’s raw compute power is insufficient for high-resolution rendering. High settings produce 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 41 FPS, both of which are effectively unplayable in a game that demands fast reactions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data dictates a single optimal choice for each resolution, balancing visual quality with the 60 FPS playability threshold.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the best choice, with an average of 81 FPS. There is no reason to compromise; the system offers a fully maxed-out experience at a smooth frame rate.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset just qualifies as playable, with an average of 61 FPS. While it clears the 60 FPS bar, the margin is slim. If you prefer a guaranteed consistent experience, High at 71 FPS offers more headroom, but the data shows that the absolute best visual quality is achievable here.
• 3840x2160: Only Low settings are playable, averaging 76 FPS. Any preset above this falls below the threshold. This is a significant compromise, requiring a reduction to minimal settings to achieve a fluid frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets clarifies the division of labor. At 1080p, the performance difference between Low and Ultra is 67 FPS (148 to 81). This is a massive swing that indicates the GPU is the primary renderer, but the CPU is more than capable of keeping up. The Intel Core i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough headroom to ensure that the game does not become CPU-bound at these lower resolutions. The scores for Cinebench R23 (12380 multicore, 1680 singlecore) confirm it is a strong mid-range processor.

The role shifts at 1440p. The gap between Low and Ultra shrinks to 51 FPS (112 to 61). This reduction in total output is a sign that the GPU is starting to carry a heavier load. The architecture (Alder Lake) and its clock speeds (up to 4.40 GHz boost) are sufficient to feed the Radeon RX 7700, but the graphics card becomes the primary determinant of final frame rates.

At 4K, the GPU is definitively the bottleneck. The delta between Low and Ultra is 35 FPS (76 to 41). The GPU’s performance (based on its Passmark G3D score of 20974) is not enough to fill the frame buffer at this pixel count. The CPU is not the limiting factor; even at Low settings, the GPU is the one holding back the framerate. The i5-12400F’s processing power is effectively irrelevant at this resolution, as the game is wholly constrained by the graphics card’s pixel throughput.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested systems, this specific configuration ranks 1756 out of 3720 combos. This places the Intel Core i5-12400F + AMD Radeon RX 7700 in the 53rd of all tested systems for Control. This position is a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range standing. The data shows that while the CPU is strong, the GPU’s overall performance percentile (58th) anchors the system’s placement. It is a solid, average performance for the game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering other parts, the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide a useful reference for expected performance.

CPU (Intel Core i5-12400F): The closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which has an identical average benchmark score (19047 vs 19039). This suggests that a user with that mobile-class chip will see near-identical CPU-bound performance. Other close alternatives include the Intel Core 3 201E (score 19056) and the Intel Core i5-1335U (score 18982). The AMD EPYC 7773X also sits nearby with a score of 18979. These scores confirm that the i5-12400F performs at the expected level for its tier.

GPU (AMD Radeon RX 7700): The GPU’s competition is more varied, but the performance deltas are small. The AMD Radeon R9 370X is the closest match, with an average score of 15862 vs 15852 for the RX 7700. This indicates that despite being older, the R9 370X provides very similar rasterization performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is only 1.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is 1% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% faster. These small deltas suggest that a system with an RTX 3060 Ti will be slightly faster in Control, but the difference will be subtle and likely only visible in the highest frame ranges.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: No. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 41 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings achieve a playable average of 76 FPS at that resolution.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p to guarantee a smooth experience?

A: The Ultra preset is technically playable, averaging 61 FPS. However, the High preset, averaging 71 FPS, provides a more comfortable margin above the threshold, though the Ultra setting is the highest that meets the minimum playability requirement.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has an average benchmark score of 19039, which is effectively identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (score 19047). The performance difference is negligible at 0% in the data.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RX 7700 and the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 7700 based on the closestRivals data, meaning you can expect slightly higher frame rates, but likely not a significant difference in playability.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for high frame rates at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary driver of performance, but the CPU has sufficient headroom. The difference between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS, indicating the GPU is doing most of the work. The CPU is not a limiting factor.

Q: What is the ranking of this combo compared to all other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1755 out of 3720 total combinations. This places the hardware in the middle of the pack, indicating a decent but not top-tier performance level for this specific game.