Control

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Control, with benchmark data showing average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination except one. At 4K, the combo averages 62.5 FPS on High settings, while at 1440p and 1080p, it pushes past 80 FPS even on Ultra presets. The dataset reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU’s 10-core, 16-thread configuration proving sufficient to feed the RTX 3080 Ti across all tested scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a clear picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates: 193.5 FPS on Low, 135.4 FPS on Medium, 121.8 FPS on High, and 107.7 FPS on Ultra. These figures indicate that the RTX 3080 Ti is not fully utilized at 1080p, as even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is 85.8 FPS, showing that preset selection has a significant impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the GPU working harder. Low settings average 145.8 FPS, Medium drops to 103.9 FPS, High settles at 93.6 FPS, and Ultra still maintains a robust 83.2 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 62.6 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, indicating that resolution scaling is starting to limit the GPU’s ability to translate lower settings into proportionally higher frame rates. Even at Ultra, the system keeps a comfortable 23.2 FPS margin above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens noticeably. Low settings average 97.2 FPS, Medium drops to 69.8 FPS, High falls to 62.5 FPS, and Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold at 53.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 44.1 FPS, the smallest of the three resolutions. This pattern confirms that 4K resolution places a heavy load on the GPU, with the RTX 3080 Ti’s 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth becoming the limiting factor. The data shows only three of the four presets at 4K remain playable, with Ultra being the sole exception.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 888th out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 24% of all configurations. This percentile ranking reflects the hardware’s strong overall capability, though it is not among the elite tier of combinations. The CPU’s percentile versus all CPUs is 77, meaning it outperforms 77% of tested processors, while the GPU’s percentile versus all GPUs is 83, indicating it beats 83% of tested graphics cards. The combination’s ranking in-game is slightly lower than either component’s individual percentile would suggest, which points to the game’s engine being well-optimized across a wide range of hardware rather than disproportionately favoring this specific pairing.

The rank of 888 out of 3720 combos places this system in the upper quartile of tested configurations. For context, this means there are approximately 2,832 other combinations that rank lower, but also 887 that rank higher. The data suggests that while the RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end GPU, the i5-13400F is a mid-range CPU, and the combination’s ranking reflects a balance where the GPU does most of the heavy lifting. The 77th percentile CPU score and 83rd percentile GPU score combine to produce a system that is capable but not top-tier in the overall hierarchy.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU provide insight into what other processors would deliver comparable performance in this game. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS has an average benchmark score of 25284, which is a 0% delta from the i5-13400F’s 25292 average. This mobile-class Ryzen 9 matches the Intel chip’s overall throughput, though its power characteristics differ significantly. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, representing a -0.3% delta, meaning the i5-13400F is essentially tied with this newer Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D also scores 25365, again a -0.3% delta, showing that the 3D V-Cache model provides nearly identical average performance. Finally, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a 0.4% delta, meaning the i5-13400F is slightly ahead of this mobile chip.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern of near-parity. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, a 0.8% delta from the RTX 3080 Ti’s 41187 average, indicating the professional AMD card is slightly behind but within noise. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB scores 41707, a -1.2% delta, meaning the Tesla is marginally ahead in raw compute benchmarks. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 (non-24GB) scores 41897, a -1.7% delta, placing it slightly higher still. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 scores 40377, a 2% delta, showing the newer-generation GPU is slightly behind in these specific benchmark tests. These rivals suggest that users could expect within a few percentage points of the same frame rates in Control if they swapped in any of these components.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: Yes, at 4K the system achieves playable average FPS on Low (97.2), Medium (69.8), and High (62.5) settings. Ultra settings drop to 53.1 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 83.2 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin. All four presets at this resolution are playable.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (25201) and exactly 0% different from the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284).

Q: What is the GPU’s percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks in the 83rd percentile versus all GPUs, meaning it outperforms 83% of tested graphics cards in the database.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1080p on the most demanding settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 107.7, which is 47.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the rank of this specific combo among all tested combinations in Control?

A: The combo ranks 888th out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the top 24% of all configurations tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a distinct shift in component importance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as evidenced by the large frame rate differences between presets. The jump from Low (193.5 FPS) to Ultra (107.7 FPS) represents a 85.8 FPS difference, which indicates that the GPU has enough headroom to render higher-quality settings without becoming the bottleneck. The i5-13400F’s 16 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock are sufficient to drive frame rates above 100 FPS even at Ultra, meaning the CPU is not limiting performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The difference between Low (145.8 FPS) and Ultra (83.2 FPS) narrows to 62.6 FPS, showing that the GPU’s rendering workload is increasing. The CPU still provides enough throughput to keep frame rates high, but the RTX 3080 Ti’s 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 186.5 GPixel/s pixel rate become more consequential. The 1440p data suggests both components are well-matched, with neither creating a significant bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The spread between Low (97.2 FPS) and Ultra (53.1 FPS) is just 44.1 FPS, the smallest of any resolution. This compression indicates that the GPU is now heavily loaded, and the CPU’s role diminishes. The RTX 3080 Ti’s 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 384-bit bus width are being taxed, with the memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s becoming a limiting factor. The 4K results show that the i5-13400F is more than capable of feeding the GPU, as even at Low settings the frame rate only reaches 97.2 FPS, suggesting the GPU is the primary constraint.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, which averages 62.5 FPS. This setting stays just above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering higher visual quality than Medium (69.8 FPS) or Low (97.2 FPS). Ultra at 53.1 FPS is not playable under the 60 FPS criterion. The choice of High at 4K balances visual fidelity with the need to maintain smooth gameplay, and the 62.5 FPS average provides a 2.5 FPS margin above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best playable preset is Ultra, averaging 83.2 FPS. This represents the highest quality setting available and still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 23.2 FPS. All four presets are playable at this resolution, but Ultra offers the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. The 83.2 FPS average provides enough headroom for demanding scenes that might cause temporary frame rate dips.

For 1920x1080, the best playable preset is also Ultra, with an average of 107.7 FPS. This is the most demanding setting at the lowest resolution, and the system has ample performance to handle it. The 107.7 FPS average is 47.7 FPS above the threshold, providing a very comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even the most demanding scenes in Control are unlikely to push this configuration below 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control effectively across all tested resolutions, with the verdict depending on the user’s display and quality preferences. At 1920x1080, the system plays Ultra settings at 107.7 FPS, making it fully capable of high-refresh-rate gaming with maximum visual quality. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 83.2 FPS, again clearing the 60 FPS threshold with room to spare, making this resolution the sweet spot for this hardware. At 3840x2160, the system can play High settings at 62.5 FPS, which meets the playability requirement, but Ultra drops to 53.1 FPS and is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The data indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra, while the i5-13400F provides adequate CPU performance at all resolutions. For users prioritizing 4K, High settings offer the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. For those targeting high refresh rates, 1440p Ultra is the recommended configuration, delivering 83.2 FPS with maximum settings. The system’s rank of 888th out of 3,720 combos reflects its strong but not elite status, with the GPU’s 83rd percentile performance being the primary driver of its capabilities in this title.