Control

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a remarkably consistent performance profile in Control, with benchmark results showing that every tested resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data confirms a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the six-core processor provides ample headroom even at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 230 FPS on the lowest settings. This combination ranks 324th out of 3,720 tested combos for this title, placing it in the top percentile of configurations analyzed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern across the four presets. The Low preset produces an average of 125 FPS, while Medium drops to 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 102. High settings yield 79 FPS on average, and the Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, still maintains an average of 69 FPS. Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4080 SUPER has substantial headroom even when pushed to its limits. The data for 4K only includes min/max values for the Medium preset, where the 26 FPS spread between minimum and maximum suggests some scene-dependent variance, but the overall averages remain well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance envelope expands considerably. The Low preset reaches 185 FPS average, Medium delivers 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 and a maximum of 152, High produces 117 FPS, and Ultra maintains 102 FPS. The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows a consistent improvement of roughly 46-48% across all presets, which aligns with the pixel count reduction from 8.3 million to 3.7 million. The Medium preset's min/max spread of 40 FPS is wider than at 4K, likely reflecting more variable scene complexity when the GPU is less constrained.

At 1920x1080, the configuration shows its peak performance. Low settings produce an average of 233 FPS, while Medium achieves 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 and a maximum of 200. High settings deliver 155 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 134 FPS average. The 1080p results demonstrate that this combination is never CPU-limited in Control, as the frame rates continue to scale with reduced resolution. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a 52 FPS min-max spread, the largest of any measured configuration, which points to the CPU handling increased draw calls without bottlenecking the GPU.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the Intel Core i5-12400F and the RTX 4080 SUPER across the three resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor, as evidenced by the 56 FPS difference between Low and Ultra presets. The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at 4K, where the average frame rates range from 69 to 125 FPS depending on settings. The scaling between resolutions shows that moving from 4K to 1440p increases frame rates by approximately 46-48%, while moving from 1440p to 1080p yields another 26-27% improvement. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where pixel count directly determines performance.

At 2560x1440, the GPU still dominates, but the CPU begins to show its influence. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 102 FPS, which is 48% higher than at 4K, while the Low preset reaches 185 FPS, a 48% improvement over its 4K counterpart. The consistent scaling across all presets suggests that neither component is creating a bottleneck at this resolution. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 1680 in Cinebench R23, appears more than adequate for Control's engine demands at 1440p.

The 1920x1080 results provide the clearest evidence of the CPU's capability. The RTX 4080 SUPER achieves 233 FPS on Low settings, but the scaling from Ultra to Low at 1080p is only 74% (from 134 to 233 FPS), compared to 81% at 1440p and 81% at 4K. This compression of the settings scaling at 1080p indicates that the CPU is beginning to impose an upper bound on frame rates, although the i5-12400F's 12 threads and 18 MB of shared L3 cache keep this ceiling well above practical display refresh rates. The processor's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that it is a capable partner for this GPU, even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead becomes more relevant.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS are Ultra, which achieves an average of 69 FPS. This is a significant finding because it means the RTX 4080 SUPER can run Control at maximum settings in 4K without dropping below the playability threshold. The High preset at 79 FPS and Medium at 89 FPS offer additional headroom, but Ultra is fully playable.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, delivering an average of 102 FPS. This provides a 70% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The Medium preset at 132 FPS would suit 144Hz displays, while Low at 185 FPS exceeds even the fastest 1440p gaming panels.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 134 FPS on average, which is the best configuration for visual fidelity while remaining well above 60 FPS. For users with 240Hz displays, the Medium preset at 174 FPS or Low at 233 FPS would be more appropriate, but the Ultra preset remains the default recommendation for maximum image quality. Across all three resolutions, the verdictByResolution data confirms that every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—is playable, with no configuration falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a score of 19,047 (0% delta), the Intel Core 3 201E at 19,056 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-1335U at 18,982 (0.3% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7773X at 18,979 (0.3% delta). These processors would likely produce similar CPU-bound behavior in Control, meaning the GPU would remain the primary performance driver at 4K and 1440p. The Ryzen 5 7535HS, despite being a laptop chip, matches the desktop i5-12400F in aggregate performance, suggesting that mobile users could expect comparable frame rates in CPU-light scenarios.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals include the standard RTX 4080 with a score of 54,247 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (-1.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (-2.7% delta), and the AMD Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (-2.8% delta). The RTX 4080 would deliver nearly identical performance in Control, making it a direct alternative for users seeking the same 4K Ultra experience. The Radeon Pro W5700X, despite being a workstation card, shows similar aggregate scores, though its driver optimizations may differ in gaming workloads. The RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S score slightly higher in synthetic benchmarks but their real-world gaming performance could vary, particularly in a title like Control that supports NVIDIA-specific features.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can absolutely run Control at high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with a 15% margin. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 102 FPS, providing a 70% margin above the threshold, and at 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 134 FPS, a 123% margin. Every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—is marked as playable at every resolution, meaning users have complete freedom to choose settings based on their display capabilities and visual preferences. The lowest recorded performance in the dataset is 69 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still comfortably above the playability standard.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, the data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved at 1080p?

A: The Low preset at 1920x1080 reaches an average of 233 FPS, while the Medium preset achieves 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this context?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247, a difference of -0.1%, indicating nearly identical performance in synthetic tests.

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

A: The CPU shows no significant bottleneck at 4K or 1440p, but at 1080p the scaling between Low and Ultra presets compresses from 81% to 74%, suggesting some CPU influence at very high frame rates.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 112, with an average of 132 and a maximum of 152.

*Q: How does this combination rank among all tested combos for Control?*

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F with RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 324th out of 3,720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 9% of configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 324th out of 3,720 tested combos for Control, placing it in approximately the 91st percentile of configurations analyzed. This ranking reflects the GPU's strong position—the RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 73rd percentile among all processors. The high combo rank relative to the individual component percentiles suggests that this pairing is particularly well-suited for Control, as the GPU's capabilities are fully utilized without being held back by the CPU. The 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS is especially notable, as many combinations with higher-ranked CPUs but lower-tier GPUs would struggle to maintain 60 FPS at this resolution and settings. The data implies that in Control, the GPU selection matters more than CPU choice, and the RTX 4080 SUPER provides enough raw performance to make the i5-12400F's mid-range standing largely irrelevant for playability.