Control

Control is an action adventure title that leans heavily on atmospheric environments, physics-based combat, and real-time lighting effects. For this specific hardware pairing, the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, the performance profile is well documented across three resolutions and four quality presets. The database contains measured average frame rates for 4K, 1440p, and 1080p, each tested at Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. The core question is whether this combination can maintain 60 frames per second, and if so, under which conditions. The data shows a clear pattern: 1080p is fully playable at every preset, 1440p requires a compromise on quality, and 4K is only viable at the lowest settings. This analysis breaks down those results, explains the balance between CPU and GPU workload, and places the combo in context against other tested hardware.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 1080p with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 65 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 84 FPS, and Low averages 118 FPS.

Q: What is the best quality setting at 2560x1440?

A: Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p, with an average of 63 FPS. The High preset drops to 56 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49 FPS, both below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: Only at the Low preset, which averages exactly 60 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium drops to 43 FPS, High to 38 FPS, and Ultra to 33 FPS, so higher quality settings are not viable at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to similar processors in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with a nearly identical score of 25284, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H with a score of 25201, showing a delta of 0.4 percent.

Q: How does the GPU compare to nearby graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, placing it in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile at 18159, a delta of negative 0.4 percent, meaning the RTX 2060 SUPER is slightly behind.

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combo for Control?

A: Among 3720 tested combinations in the database, this specific pairing ranks 2650th for Control. This places it in the lower half of tested systems, which is consistent with the 4K and 1440p limitations seen in the frame rate data.

CPU and GPU Roles

The balance of responsibility between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER changes significantly as resolution scales. At 1920x1080, the CPU has more influence relative to the GPU, since the lower pixel count reduces the graphical load. The frame rate spread across presets at 1080p is large: Low averages 118 FPS, Medium averages 84 FPS, High averages 74 FPS, and Ultra averages 65 FPS. This 53 FPS gap between Low and Ultra indicates that the GPU is still the primary limiter at 1080p, but the CPU has enough headroom to push very high frame rates at lower settings. The i5-13400F, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, allows the GPU to stretch its legs when the visual load is light.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to dominate more clearly. The frame rates compress: Low averages 89 FPS, Medium averages 63 FPS, High averages 56 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 26 FPS, and from Medium to High is another 7 FPS. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are working harder, and the gap between presets narrows as the render resolution increases. The CPU is no longer the limiting factor; the GPU's pixel throughput, measured at 105.6 GPixel/s, becomes the bottleneck. At 1440p, the recorded data shows that only the Low and Medium presets stay above 60 FPS, which suggests the GPU cannot sustain higher quality settings at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant component. Frame rates are tightly packed: Low averages 60 FPS, Medium averages 43 FPS, High averages 38 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is only 27 FPS, compared to 53 FPS at 1080p. This compression indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is saturated at 4K, and the CPU's performance, while adequate, has little bearing on the outcome. The i5-13400F's multi-threaded capabilities, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604, are irrelevant here because the GPU cannot render frames fast enough to utilize them. The data shows a clear trend: the CPU matters more at lower resolutions, and the GPU becomes the sole determinant of playability as resolution climbs.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the Intel Core i5-13400F, the database lists several processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, which is a negligible 0 percent difference from the i5-13400F's 25292. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, a negative 0.3 percent delta, meaning it is essentially on par. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, again a negative 0.3 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a positive 0.4 percent delta, indicating it is slightly ahead. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU, because the game's performance at higher resolutions is not CPU-bound. A user upgrading from any of these processors to the i5-13400F would see no meaningful change in this specific title.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile with an average score of 18159, a negative 0.4 percent delta. The AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189, a negative 0.5 percent delta. The AMD Radeon RX 460 scores 18373, a negative 1.5 percent delta, and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383, a negative 1.6 percent delta. The RTX 2060 SUPER trails all four of these cards by a small margin. In Control, this means a system with an RTX 3060 Mobile would likely achieve a few more frames per second at each preset and resolution, but the difference would be within a margin of error for most gameplay. The Radeon RX 460 and Arc A770M, despite higher average scores, may exhibit different driver-level behavior in this specific title, but the measured data suggests they are close enough to be considered equivalent alternatives for planning purposes.

The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a crowded tier of hardware. The CPU is roughly interchangeable with several mid-range Ryzen and Intel parts, and the GPU is similarly close to a handful of other cards. For Control, the limiting factor is the GPU, so swapping the CPU for any of its nearest rivals would not change the playable settings at any resolution. Swapping the GPU for one of its nearest rivals would produce only marginal shifts, likely less than 2 percent based on the score differences.

How This Combo Ranks

The database records this specific CPU and GPU combination as rank 2650 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. That places it in the 71st percentile from the bottom, or roughly in the lower third of all systems tested. This ranking is consistent with the frame rate data: the combo can handle 1080p at all presets, 1440p at two presets, and 4K at only one preset. A rank of 2650 means there are 1070 tested combos that perform worse, and 2650 that perform better. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 62nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, combined with the i5-13400F's 77th percentile among all CPUs, does not translate into a high combo rank because Control is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU's strength is largely unused at 1440p and 4K, dragging the overall rank down relative to systems with weaker CPUs but stronger GPUs.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system is clearly positioned for 1080p gaming as its primary use case. At 4K, it only barely clears the 60 FPS threshold at Low settings, and the 33 FPS at Ultra makes that preset unplayable. At 1440p, it is borderline, with Medium at 63 FPS and High at 56 FPS. The rank of 2650 reflects this split personality: adequate for mainstream 1080p displays, but not a high-end performer for 1440p or 4K. Users with a 1440p monitor would need to accept Medium settings, and users with a 4K monitor would be limited to Low. The data does not show any min FPS values for most presets, but the Medium presets at 1440p and 4K do have recorded minimums of 54 and 36 FPS respectively, which suggests some frame time variance below the average.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the experience depends entirely on the display resolution. At 1920x1080, the verdict is clear: all four presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, High averages 74 FPS, Medium averages 84 FPS, and Low averages 118 FPS. For a standard 1080p monitor, this is a fully playable configuration with no compromises needed. At 2560x1440, the verdict is more conditional. The playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium averaging 63 FPS and Low averaging 89 FPS. High and Ultra fall short at 56 FPS and 49 FPS respectively, so users must choose between a smooth experience and visual fidelity. At 3840x2160, the verdict is marginal. The only playable setting is Low, which averages exactly 60 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all dip below the threshold at 43, 38, and 33 FPS.

The recorded data indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its strong multi-threaded scores, is not the bottleneck. For a 1080p gamer, this combo is more than sufficient, offering headroom for future titles or higher refresh rates. For a 1440p gamer, it is a borderline system that requires dropping to Medium settings. For a 4K gamer, it is only viable at the lowest quality preset, which defeats the purpose of 4K resolution. The verdict per resolution is: 1080p is fully playable, 1440p is playable with reduced quality, and 4K is playable only at Low settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 65 FPS. This is the recommended setting for a 1080p display, as it delivers the highest visual quality while still clearing the playable threshold. The High preset at 74 FPS and Medium at 84 FPS are also viable, but Ultra offers the best balance of quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average frame rate of 63 FPS. This is the recommended setting for a 1440p display. The Low preset averages 89 FPS and is also playable, but Medium provides a noticeable improvement in visual detail while remaining above the threshold. High at 56 FPS and Ultra at 49 FPS are not recommended due to sub-60 FPS averages.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average frame rate of exactly 60 FPS. This is the only recommended setting for a 4K display. Medium at 43 FPS, High at 38 FPS, and Ultra at 33 FPS all fall significantly below the playable threshold. Users with a 4K monitor should set the game to Low and accept the reduced visual quality, or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p for better settings. The data shows no other viable options at 4K.