Control

Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a pairing that lands in the top tier of tested combos for Control, ranking 933rd out of 3,720 in the database. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with the GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and RDNA 4.0 architecture, produce frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution tested. At 4K, the combo still manages high preset playability, while 1440p and 1080p allow for maxed-out Ultra settings with substantial headroom. This is a system built for high-refresh monitors and maxed graphical fidelity in this 2019 action-adventure title.

Best Settings per Resolution

Benchmark results show the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average at each resolution:

• 3840x2160 (4K): High preset, averaging 61.4 FPS. This is the only preset above 60 FPS at 4K; Ultra drops to 52.1 FPS, which falls below the playable threshold. Medium runs at 71.8 FPS and Low at 98.4 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while still clearing the bar.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra preset, averaging 82.4 FPS. All four presets clear 60 FPS here, so you can max out the game. High runs at 94.1 FPS, Medium at 105.8 FPS, and Low at 142.9 FPS, but Ultra gives you the full visual experience with a comfortable 22 FPS buffer above the playable mark.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra preset, averaging 108.2 FPS. Similar to 1440p, every preset is playable. Ultra is the obvious choice, delivering 108.2 FPS while High reaches 119.5 FPS, Medium 137.1 FPS, and Low 189.7 FPS. The headroom at 1080p means you could even cap the framerate to save power without noticing.

FAQ

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

A: No, not at Ultra. The measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 52.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. You can run High at 4K with an average of 61.4 FPS, which is just above the line.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 1440p appears to be the sweet spot. At 2560x1440, you can run Ultra settings at 82.4 FPS average, which gives you both maxed visuals and a solid margin above 60 FPS. 1080p also works well at 108.2 FPS on Ultra, but 1440p uses the GPU’s 16 GB memory more fully.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: Low settings average 189.7 FPS at 1080p, which is 81.5 FPS higher than Ultra’s 108.2 FPS. That is a 75% increase in average framerate, though most players would prefer the visual upgrade from Ultra at 108p since it already clears 100 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this combo?

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 52.1 FPS, while the CPU’s multi-threaded benchmark score of 22,604 in Cinebench R23 suggests it has plenty of headroom. The GPU’s 48.66 TFLOPS FP32 performance is strong, but 4K Ultra pushes it past its limits.

Q: Does this combo support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 64 dedicated ray accelerators (RT cores) and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). However, the measured FPS data does not include ray tracing results, so real-world ray tracing performance is not quantified in this database.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: Medium at 2560x1440 averages 105.8 FPS. That is a comfortable 45.8 FPS above the playable threshold, making it a great choice if you want to reduce GPU load for lower temperatures or noise.

Measured FPS Breakdown

All measurements are average FPS; the database does not list minimum or maximum frame times for this game.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 98.4 FPS
• Medium: 71.8 FPS
• High: 61.4 FPS
• Ultra: 52.1 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 142.9 FPS
• Medium: 105.8 FPS
• High: 94.1 FPS
• Ultra: 82.4 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 189.7 FPS
• Medium: 137.1 FPS
• High: 119.5 FPS
• Ultra: 108.2 FPS

The scaling pattern is consistent: moving from Low to Ultra at each resolution costs roughly 45-50% of the framerate. At 4K, the step from High (61.4 FPS) to Ultra (52.1 FPS) is a 9.3 FPS drop, which is the difference between playable and not. At 1440p, Ultra still holds 82.4 FPS, and at 1080p it holds 108.2 FPS. The GPU’s 644.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 256-bit bus appear sufficient for 1440p Ultra, but 4K Ultra exceeds the effective throughput needed for a locked 60 FPS experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the CPU and GPU each have close performance matches that would produce nearly identical results in Control.

CPU Rivals: The Intel Core i5-13400F (average benchmark score 25,292) sits within 0.4% of three other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25,284 (0% difference), the Intel Core 5 120 scores 25,362 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25,365 (-0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25,201 (+0.4%). Any of these would deliver effectively the same frame pacing in Control, as the game is not heavily CPU-bound at 60 FPS targets.

GPU Rivals: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT (average benchmark score 13,543) has more distant rivals in the database. The AMD Radeon HD 7770M scores 13,536 (0.1% slower), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 scores 13,515 (0.2% slower), and the NVIDIA P106-090 scores 13,470 (0.5% slower). The AMD Radeon Pro 555 scores 13,407 (1% slower). These are all much older or lower-tier parts, which suggests the RX 9070 XT’s percentile ranking (55th among all GPUs) is skewed by a broad database; in practice, it is far faster than those rivals in modern titles. For Control, the measured FPS shows it handles 1440p Ultra without issue.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 933rd out of 3,720 tested combinations in the database for Control. That places it in the top 25% of all systems tested. The CPU’s percentile rank is 77th among all CPUs (meaning it beats 77% of tested processors), while the GPU sits at the 55th percentile. The gap between those two ranks suggests the GPU is the more limiting component. The measured data confirms this: at 4K, the GPU cannot maintain 60 FPS on Ultra, but the CPU has enough single-thread performance (3,191 in Cinebench R23 single-core) to push high frame rates at lower resolutions. The rank of 933 out of 3,720 indicates that a large portion of tested combos are either faster GPUs paired with similar CPUs, or faster CPUs paired with high-end GPUs.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control with a playable 60 FPS average at all three tested resolutions, but the settings ceiling varies.

• 3840x2160: Playable on High, Medium, and Low. The best playable setting is High at 61.4 FPS average. Ultra is not playable (52.1 FPS).
• 2560x1440: Playable on all four presets. The best setting is Ultra at 82.4 FPS average, which gives a strong margin above the 60 FPS threshold.
• 1920x1080: Playable on all four presets. The best setting is Ultra at 108.2 FPS average, leaving plenty of headroom for high-refresh displays.

The verdict is clear: this combo is a 1440p Ultra machine for Control. At 4K, you must step down to High to stay in the playable zone. The 10-core CPU is never the limiting factor; the GPU’s 16 GB memory and 48.66 TFLOPS compute handle the game well up to 1440p, but 4K Ultra exceeds its capability. If you own a 4K monitor, High settings will still deliver a smooth experience with a 61.4 FPS average. For 1080p or 1440p displays, you can max everything out and enjoy framerates well above 100 FPS.