Control

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a strong performance profile in Control, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the combination produces an average of 166.6 FPS on Low settings, 116.5 FPS on Medium, 104.4 FPS on High, and 93.5 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, averages drop to 123.8 FPS on Low, 89.5 FPS on Medium, 77.7 FPS on High, and 66.5 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the data shows 85.5 FPS on Low, 61.6 FPS on Medium, 55.4 FPS on High, and 47.4 FPS on Ultra. All measurements are average FPS values; the dataset does not include separate minimum or maximum frame rate figures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Control with this hardware configuration are recorded across three resolutions and four quality presets, totaling twelve data points. At 1080p, the frame rate ranges from a low of 93.5 FPS at Ultra to a high of 166.6 FPS at Low, with a spread of 73.1 FPS between the most and least demanding settings. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 116.5 FPS, while High reaches 104.4 FPS. These figures indicate that even the most demanding preset at this resolution stays well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with Ultra holding a 33.5 FPS margin over that threshold.

At 1440p, the same pattern holds but with compressed margins. Ultra produces 66.5 FPS, which is only 6.5 FPS above the playable threshold, while High delivers 77.7 FPS, Medium reaches 89.5 FPS, and Low tops out at 123.8 FPS. The delta between Ultra and Low at this resolution is 57.3 FPS, slightly narrower than at 1080p, reflecting the increased GPU load at higher pixel counts. The step from Medium to High costs 12 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 11.2 FPS, showing a relatively consistent performance penalty per quality tier.

At 4K, the configuration begins to show its limits. Low settings still produce a playable 85.5 FPS, and Medium clears the threshold with 61.6 FPS. However, High drops to 55.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra further declines to 47.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 38.1 FPS, and the penalty for moving from Medium to High is 6.2 FPS, while High to Ultra costs 8 FPS. These numbers suggest that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, as the absolute frame rates decline more steeply relative to lower resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is identified from the measured data. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver 93.5 FPS, which is the highest quality preset tested and remains 33.5 FPS above the playable threshold. This makes Ultra the clear choice for 1080p, as the hardware has ample headroom to run the game at maximum visual quality without approaching the 60 FPS boundary.

At 2560x1440, Ultra also qualifies as the best playable setting, with an average of 66.5 FPS. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution, and it stays 6.5 FPS above the threshold. The margin is smaller than at 1080p but still sufficient for a stable experience. High settings at this resolution produce 77.7 FPS, which offers more headroom, but the data confirms that Ultra remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Ultra and High both fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 47.4 FPS and 55.4 FPS respectively. Medium is the most demanding preset that clears the threshold, achieving 61.6 FPS. This is the best playable setting at 4K, though the margin is slim at just 1.6 FPS above the threshold. Low settings at 4K produce 85.5 FPS, which is playable but represents a significant visual quality reduction compared to Medium.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the frame rates are high across all presets, with Ultra reaching 93.5 FPS and Low hitting 166.6 FPS. The wide spread between presets indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences, as lowering settings produces substantial frame rate gains. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-12400F with 6 cores and 12 threads, has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU at these frame rates, as evidenced by the 166.6 FPS result at Low settings.

At 1440p, the frame rates scale down consistently, with Ultra at 66.5 FPS and Low at 123.8 FPS. The relative performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 28.9% for Ultra (from 93.5 to 66.5 FPS) and 25.7% for Low (from 166.6 to 123.8 FPS). This proportional reduction suggests that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases, while the CPU maintains its ability to keep up. The fact that Ultra still clears 60 FPS at 1440p indicates that neither component is a hard bottleneck at this resolution.

At 4K, the GPU bottleneck becomes pronounced. Ultra drops to 47.4 FPS, which is 28.7% lower than the 1440p Ultra result. Medium at 4K yields 61.6 FPS, compared to 89.5 FPS at 1440p, a 31.2% reduction. These larger percentage drops at 4K, combined with the fact that High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS, point to the RTX 3070 Ti as the limiting factor. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory and 6144 shading units, but at 4K resolution, its raw throughput is insufficient for the highest presets. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K, as frame rates are lower and the processor can more easily supply frames to the GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 93.5 FPS, which is 33.5 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this PC run Control at 3840x2160 with High settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the measured average FPS is 55.4 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 2560x1440 is Ultra, with a measured average of 66.5 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate at 1080p Low compare to 4K Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 166.6, while at 4K Low it is 85.5. This represents a 48.7% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K at Low settings.

Q: Which presets are playable at 3840x2160?

A: At 3840x2160, the playable presets (at or above 60 FPS) are Low with 85.5 FPS and Medium with 61.6 FPS. High and Ultra fall below the threshold.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium produces 89.5 FPS and High produces 77.7 FPS, a difference of 11.8 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a score of 19047 and a delta of 0% compared to the i5-12400F’s average score of 19039. This means the two processors deliver effectively identical performance in synthetic benchmarks, so gaming behavior in Control would likely be very similar. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, a delta of -0.1%, also matching closely. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, with a delta of 0.3%, indicating slightly lower performance, while the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 with a 0.3% delta, again nearly identical. These rivals represent alternative CPUs that would produce comparable CPU-bound behavior in Control.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the RTX 3070 Ti are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile with a score of 29928 and a delta of 0.1%, meaning it is essentially equivalent in average benchmark score. The AMD Radeon RX 6800 scores 30095, which is -0.5% relative to the RTX 3070 Ti, indicating slightly higher performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti scores 29783, a delta of 0.5%, placing it marginally below. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 scores 30433, with a delta of -1.6%, suggesting somewhat better performance. In Control, these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 3070 Ti, so users with any of these cards could expect similar FPS at the same resolution and settings.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Control at 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 across all tested presets, with Ultra settings clearing the 60 FPS threshold at both resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra achieves 93.5 FPS, providing substantial headroom for consistent gameplay. At 1440p, Ultra achieves 66.5 FPS, which is above the threshold but with less margin. At 3840x2160, the verdict is mixed: only Low and Medium settings are playable, with Medium being the highest quality option at 61.6 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K fall short, with 55.4 FPS and 47.4 FPS respectively. The data shows the system is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming at maximum quality, while 4K requires reduced settings to maintain playability.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the benchmark database, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1371 out of 3720, placing it in the upper portion of the distribution. The RTX 3070 Ti sits at the 75th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-12400F is at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. These percentile values indicate that both components are above average in their respective categories. The combination’s rank of 1371 out of 3720 reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, with the GPU providing strong rasterization performance and the CPU offering sufficient single-thread and multi-thread capabilities for modern games. In Control specifically, the configuration’s ability to hit 60 FPS at Ultra settings in 1080p and 1440p positions it favorably relative to lower-ranked combinations that would struggle at these settings.