Control

The Intel Core i5-12600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a decisive performance outcome in Control, with benchmark data showing that every tested settings preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The combination's measured FPS ranges from a low of 70.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 248 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that this hardware pairing is not merely adequate but overwhelmingly capable for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration in Control is presented as average frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets. It is important to note that the dataset does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies entirely on average performance.

At 1920x1080, the system produces exceptional frame rates. The Low preset averages 248 FPS, which is more than quadruple the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 176.9 FPS, while High settings yield 153.1 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 134.1 FPS, leaving substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors or additional background tasks.

At 2560x1440, performance remains robust. The Low preset averages 186.4 FPS, and Medium settings deliver 131.5 FPS. High quality settings produce an average of 115.7 FPS, while Ultra settings still achieve 100.7 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistent, with the resolution increase costing roughly 25-30% of the frame rate at each corresponding preset level.

At 3840x2160, the system continues to perform admirably. The Low preset averages 123.1 FPS, Medium averages 92.1 FPS, and High settings reach 78.7 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration, still averages 70.8 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that even at 4K with maximum quality settings, the hardware maintains smooth gameplay.

The scaling pattern across resolutions is predictable and linear. For instance, at Ultra settings, the frame rate decreases from 134.1 FPS at 1080p to 100.7 FPS at 1440p, then to 70.8 FPS at 4K. This represents a 25% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 30% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient to handle the texture and memory demands at all tested resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 70.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest frame rate this combination achieves?

A: The highest measured average is 248 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the maximum value in the measured FPS dataset.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600KF has an average benchmark score of 27799, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-10900K, scores 27872, which is 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% lower.

Q: What is the GPU's position among its rivals?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The standard RTX 4080 scores 54247, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.7% higher).

Q: Is there any resolution where the system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. The data shows that all 12 tested combinations of resolution and settings produce average FPS values above 60. The lowest recorded average is 70.8 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: According to the verdictByResolution data, the best settings at 2560x1440 is Ultra, which achieves an average of 100.7 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains above 60 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that the most demanding preset which stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra preset at every resolution, because all presets at all resolutions exceed this threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 134.1 FPS. This is the best choice for maximum visual quality, as it still provides more than double the playability threshold. Users with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors can also consider the High preset at 153.1 FPS to better utilize the display's refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 100.7 FPS. This allows for full visual fidelity while maintaining a three-digit frame rate. For those prioritizing higher refresh rates, the High preset at 115.7 FPS offers a modest improvement.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 70.8 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K displays, as it provides the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS. The High preset at 78.7 FPS offers a slightly higher frame rate with minor visual reductions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data for both components, there are several hardware combinations that would behave similarly to the Core i5-12600KF and RTX 4080 SUPER in Control.

On the CPU side, the Intel Core i9-10900K has an average benchmark score of 27872, which is only 0.3% higher than the i5-12600KF's 27799. This means the i9-10900K would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores 27896, also 0.3% higher, making it a direct performance equivalent. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U scores 27887 (0.3% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712 (0.3% lower), all within a negligible performance margin.

On the GPU side, the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54209. In practical terms, these cards would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.7% higher) and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.8% higher). None of these differences exceed 3%, so a system with any of these GPUs paired with the i5-12600KF would yield similar gameplay performance.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Control, and it does so with extraordinary headroom. The verdictByResolution data lists all settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at every resolution, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system clears the threshold by a massive margin. Even the Ultra preset, which averages 134.1 FPS, is more than double the 60 FPS requirement. The Low preset at 248 FPS approaches the refresh rate limits of most high-end gaming monitors.

At 2560x1440, performance remains stellar. The Ultra preset averages 100.7 FPS, providing a comfortable buffer above 60 FPS. This resolution is arguably the sweet spot for this combination, balancing high visual fidelity with triple-digit frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers a playable experience at all settings. The Ultra preset averages 70.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but leaves less headroom than lower resolutions. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 78.7 FPS offers a slightly more comfortable margin.

The verdict is unambiguous: this combination runs Control at 60 FPS or higher on every tested setting and resolution. The only consideration is whether users prefer maximum visual quality at 4K or maximum frame rates at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 277th out of 3720 tested combinations in Control. This places it in the top 7.4% of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of hardware configurations for this specific game.

This ranking is consistent with the component-level percentiles. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The combined ranking of 277 out of 3720 suggests that the pairing works well together, with neither component creating a significant bottleneck in Control.

The rank also reflects the game's release date of 2019-08-26, as Control is not an excessively demanding title by modern standards. The RTX 4080 SUPER, released on 2024-01-30, represents a newer generation of hardware that is well-suited for this game's requirements. The CPU, released on 2021-11-03, also provides ample processing power for the game's physics and AI workloads.

In practical terms, this rank means that users with this system will experience better-than-typical performance in Control. The hardware combination is overqualified for this game, leaving substantial performance headroom for future titles or more demanding scenarios.