Control

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT delivers a decisive 60+ FPS experience in Control at every tested resolution, with the only exception being the Ultra preset at 4K, which falls just below the playability threshold. This combination is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p and 1080p gaming, where it can max out the game's settings while maintaining substantial headroom. The data indicates that at 4K, the most demanding preset becomes a slight compromise, but the High preset provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which delivers an average of 65.5 FPS. While the Ultra preset is technically available, its average of 59 FPS falls just below the playable threshold, making High the optimal choice for a fluid experience at this resolution. The data shows a clear gradient: Low runs at 105.5 FPS and Medium at 73.2 FPS, but High offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance for 4K.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the most demanding preset that maintains 60+ FPS is Ultra, with an impressive average of 83.5 FPS. This means you can enable every visual feature the game offers without concern. The performance headroom is substantial—even the most demanding setting leaves over 23 FPS of buffer above the threshold. Lower presets are almost overkill here: High runs at 98.1 FPS, Medium at 110.4 FPS, and Low at 160 FPS.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the answer is also Ultra, which achieves a commanding 115.3 FPS average. This is the resolution where the combination truly shines, delivering near-120 FPS at maximum settings. The scaling is consistent: High produces 131.5 FPS, Medium reaches 150.5 FPS, and Low rockets to 210.7 FPS. For competitive or high-refresh-rate displays, this setup is more than capable.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 59, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at this resolution delivers 65.5 FPS and is the recommended maximum.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 83.5 FPS, making it the best choice. All four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS bar at this resolution.

Q: How does the 1080p performance compare to 1440p?

A: At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 115.3 FPS, which is 31.8 FPS higher than the Ultra result at 1440p (83.5 FPS). The scaling from 1440p to 1080p provides a significant performance boost.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes, but only at 2560x1440 and 1920x1080. At 4K, the Ultra preset's average of 59 FPS misses the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, it hits 83.5 FPS, and at 1080p, it reaches 115.3 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest performance scenario in the data?

A: The most demanding scenario is 4K Ultra, with an average of 59 FPS. The next lowest is 4K High at 65.5 FPS, which still exceeds the playable threshold.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 105.5 FPS, which is 46.5 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 59 FPS. This represents a performance increase of roughly 79% when dropping from Ultra to Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a complete picture of performance across all three resolutions and four settings presets. The measurements are average FPS values, with no minimum or maximum frame data provided for any configuration.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 105.5 FPS
• Medium: Average 73.2 FPS
• High: Average 65.5 FPS
• Ultra: Average 59 FPS

At 4K, the performance curve is steep. The gap between Low and Ultra is 46.5 FPS, and the transition from Medium to High costs 7.7 FPS, followed by another 6.5 FPS drop going to Ultra. The Ultra preset is the only configuration in the entire dataset that fails to reach 60 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 160 FPS
• Medium: Average 110.4 FPS
• High: Average 98.1 FPS
• Ultra: Average 83.5 FPS

At 1440p, the combination shows remarkable consistency. Even the Ultra preset maintains a 83.5 FPS average, which is well above the threshold. The step from Low to Medium is a 49.6 FPS reduction, while the subsequent steps to High and Ultra cost 12.3 FPS and 14.6 FPS respectively. All configurations are comfortably playable.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 210.7 FPS
• Medium: Average 150.5 FPS
• High: Average 131.5 FPS
• Ultra: Average 115.3 FPS

At 1080p, the performance is exceptional across the board. The Low preset exceeds 200 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains a 115.3 FPS average. The scaling is consistent: Medium is 60.2 FPS slower than Low, High is 19 FPS slower than Medium, and Ultra is 16.2 FPS slower than High. Every setting provides a fluid experience.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Control with high confidence at all three tested resolutions, provided you select the appropriate settings. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Medium, and Low, with High being the best choice at 65.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra delivering 83.5 FPS. At 1920x1080, similarly, all presets clear the threshold, with Ultra reaching 115.3 FPS.

The only scenario that fails to meet the 60 FPS standard is 4K Ultra at 59 FPS, missing by just 1 FPS. This is a marginal miss, and the High preset at 4K provides a 6.5 FPS improvement, ensuring a smooth experience. For gamers prioritizing maximum visual quality at 4K, the compromise is minor; for those targeting high refresh rates at 1440p or 1080p, this combination is overqualified.

The CPU and GPU pair demonstrate strong scaling, with the RX 7900 XT's 20 GB of GDDR6 memory and 800.0 GB/s bandwidth proving sufficient for all tested configurations. The i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, show no signs of bottlenecking the GPU in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would deliver similar performance in this combination.

For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the closest alternatives are:

• AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (0% deltaPct, avgScore 25284 vs 25292)
• Intel Core 5 120 (-0.3% deltaPct, avgScore 25362)
• AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (-0.3% deltaPct, avgScore 25365)
• AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (0.4% deltaPct, avgScore 25201)

These CPUs are within a fraction of a percent in average benchmark score, meaning a system using any of these processors would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU.

For the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, the nearest rivals are:

• AMD Radeon 660M (-0.5% deltaPct, avgScore 13812 vs 13745)
• NVIDIA RTX A2000 Mobile (-0.5% deltaPct, avgScore 13821)
• AMD Radeon RX 570X (-0.9% deltaPct, avgScore 13871)
• AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (1.5% deltaPct, avgScore 13543)

The GPU rivals show very small deltas, with the RX 9070 XT being the only one that is slightly faster (1.5% higher avgScore). Swapping the RX 7900 XT for any of these would result in a change of less than 2% in average benchmark score, implying that the measured FPS values in Control would shift by only a few frames at most.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific CPU-GPU combination at rank 728 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 19.6% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a mainstream desktop CPU paired with an enthusiast-grade GPU.

This rank reflects the combination's ability to consistently exceed the 60 FPS threshold across nearly all settings and resolutions. The only configuration that fails to hit 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which is a demanding scenario that would challenge many higher-ranked combinations as well. Given that the combo outperforms over 80% of all tested pairings, users can be confident that this system is well above average for playing Control, with performance that is both smooth and versatile across different display resolutions.