Control

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 produces a clear performance hierarchy in Control, dictated primarily by resolution and preset selection. At 1080p, the combo delivers a commanding 130 FPS on Low and maintains 71 FPS even on Ultra, indicating a strong headroom for high-refresh displays. Moving to 1440p, performance remains solid, with High settings averaging 62 FPS, but Ultra drops to 54 FPS, showing the first significant compromise. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint: only Low settings achieve a playable 66 FPS average, while Medium falls to 47 FPS and Ultra bottoms out at 36 FPS. These measured results, taken from the benchmark data, show a system that excels at mainstream resolutions but requires careful settings management at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the i5-13400F and RX 9060 combination handles Control with ease across all presets. Low settings yield an average of 130 FPS, providing a massive buffer for competitive play or high-refresh monitors. Medium settings are nearly as smooth at 92 FPS, with a measured minimum of 78 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing. High settings drop to 82 FPS average, still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings, the most demanding preset, deliver 71 FPS average, which remains fully playable and suggests the CPU-GPU pairing is well-balanced at this resolution — neither component is a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the performance scaling becomes more noticeable. Low settings achieve 98 FPS average, a significant step down from 1080p but still excellent. Medium settings hit 70 FPS average, with a minimum of 59 FPS and maximum of 80 FPS, showing the lowest dips just barely touch the 60 FPS line. High settings average 62 FPS, which is playable but with less margin for error during intense scenes. Ultra settings fall below the threshold at 54 FPS average, marking the first preset that cannot sustain smooth gameplay at this resolution. The data shows a predictable decline of roughly 25-30 FPS per resolution step from Low to Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the RX 9060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors. Low settings produce a 66 FPS average, which is technically playable but with minimal headroom. Medium settings drop to 47 FPS average, with a minimum of 40 FPS and maximum of 54 FPS — noticeable stuttering during combat. High settings average 42 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 36 FPS, both far below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K (19 FPS) is larger than the gap between Medium and High (5 FPS), suggesting a nonlinear scaling where the first preset reduction yields the biggest performance gain.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings?*

A: Only at 1920x1080. The measured data shows 71 FPS average on Ultra at 1080p. At 2560x1440, Ultra drops to 54 FPS, and at 3840x2160, Ultra averages 36 FPS, both below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: High settings are the most demanding playable option at 2560x1440, averaging 62 FPS. Medium settings offer more headroom at 70 FPS, but High provides better visual quality while staying above 60 FPS.

*Q: Is the RX 9060 sufficient for 4K gaming in Control?*

A: Only on Low settings, which average 66 FPS. Medium (47 FPS), High (42 FPS), and Ultra (36 FPS) all fall short of the 60 FPS target, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K.

Q: How does the i5-13400F perform relative to its CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 25292 places it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS by 0% (score 25284) and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H by 0.4% (score 25201), while the Intel Core 5 120 (25362) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365) are 0.3% ahead.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its GPU rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 16014 ranks it at the 59th percentile of all GPUs. It is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), and 1% ahead of both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852).

Q: What frame rates can I expect on Medium settings at 1080p?

A: The measured data shows an average of 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS. This provides smooth gameplay with no dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 9060 combination ranks 2152 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all systems benchmarked. This mid-pack ranking reflects the GPU's position in the overall hierarchy — the RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU performs better at the 77th percentile. The ranking suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU holds this combo back from higher standings.

In practical terms, this rank means the system outperforms roughly 42% of tested configurations but falls behind the majority. The nearest GPU rivals — the RTX 3060 Ti (0.7% faster), Radeon R9 370X (1% slower), and Radeon RX 7700 (1% slower) — all produce similar average scores, indicating this combo sits in a competitive but crowded performance band. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Ryzen 9 6900HS and Ryzen 7 6800H, show negligible differences (0-0.4%), meaning CPU choice has minimal impact on this game's ranking.

The rank of 2152 is consistent with the measured FPS data: the combo handles 1080p and most 1440p presets well but struggles at 4K, which likely drags down its overall standing compared to systems with stronger GPUs. For a balanced assessment, consider that this rank reflects Control-specific performance, not general compute or productivity workloads where the i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads (with a 22604 Cinebench R23 multicore score) would rank higher.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control at 60 FPS, but the playable envelope depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset — Low (130 FPS), Medium (92 FPS), High (82 FPS), and Ultra (71 FPS) — clears the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare. This is the sweet spot for this combo, where the i5-13400F's strong single-thread performance (3191 Cinebench R23 single-core) and the RX 9060's 21.43 TFLOPS compute deliver smooth gameplay across the board.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is more nuanced. High settings (62 FPS) and Medium settings (70 FPS) are playable, as is Low (98 FPS), but Ultra (54 FPS) falls short. The data shows that 1440p users should stick to High or below for a consistent 60+ FPS experience. The 59 FPS minimum on Medium settings indicates occasional dips below the threshold, so High settings at 62 FPS average provide a safer margin.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings (66 FPS) are playable. Medium (47 FPS), High (42 FPS), and Ultra (36 FPS) all fail the 60 FPS test. The verdict is clear: 4K playability exists only with significant visual compromises. For gamers prioritizing 4K, this combo is not recommended beyond Low settings for Control.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the i5-13400F and RX 9060 shifts noticeably across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's performance headroom is evident: the difference between Low (130 FPS) and Ultra (71 FPS) is 59 FPS, indicating the GPU is the primary variable as settings increase. The CPU's 3dmark single-thread score of 960 and 3dmark 2-thread score of 1880 ensure it never bottlenecks at this resolution, even at Ultra where the GPU is fully utilized.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases, and the CPU's role diminishes further. The scaling from Low (98 FPS) to Ultra (54 FPS) shows a 44 FPS drop, but the CPU still keeps pace — the minimum on Medium (59 FPS) is only slightly below the average for High (62 FPS), suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor. The i5-13400F's 3dmark 16-thread score of 7314 indicates ample multi-core capacity for the game's physics and AI, which do not appear to bottleneck here.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the bottleneck. The RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus (288.0 GB/s) are insufficient for high presets at 4K, as shown by the steep drop from Low (66 FPS) to Medium (47 FPS). The CPU's role is minimal at this resolution; even if the i5-13400F were replaced with a faster chip, the measured FPS would not improve meaningfully because the GPU is saturated. The data shows that for 4K gaming, the GPU choice is far more critical than the CPU, while at 1080p, the balance is more even.

Best Settings per Resolution

1920x1080: Ultra settings are the best choice, delivering 71 FPS average. This is the highest visual quality preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold, and the 11 FPS margin over the playability line provides a safe buffer. If you prefer maximum smoothness, Low at 130 FPS is available, but Ultra offers the best balance of fidelity and performance.

2560x1440: High settings are the optimal pick, averaging 62 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable, though the margin is slim. Medium settings (70 FPS) offer a more comfortable cushion if you experience occasional dips, but High provides the best visual quality without sacrificing the 60 FPS target.

3840x2160: Low settings are the only playable option, averaging 66 FPS. The 6 FPS margin above the threshold is tight, so expect some frame drops during heavy scenes. Medium (47 FPS) is not recommended, as it falls well below the 60 FPS line. For 4K, accept the visual compromises of Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for better quality.