Control

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a formidable combination for playing Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Measured performance data places this combo at rank 842 out of 3720 tested configurations, placing it in the top 22.6% of all tested combos. This pairing demonstrates a clear ability to handle the game’s demands across a wide range of settings, with the data indicating that 60 FPS is achievable at every resolution tested, from 1080p to 4K, though the highest settings at 4K will require a slight compromise.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 842 out of 3720 tested combos indicates that this system configuration sits comfortably within the upper tier of gaming PCs. This positioning is not a surprise given the individual component strengths. The Core i5-13400F processor, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, achieves an average benchmark score of 25292, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested. This suggests a strong multi-threaded performance capability. The RTX 4070 graphics card is even more impressive, with an average benchmark score of 37648, ranking it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs tested. The GPU’s high percentile is a key driver of the overall combo ranking, as Control is a graphically intensive game.

In practice, this rank means the system should not only run Control but do so with substantial headroom for high frame rates. The data shows that the combination of a top-tier 13th Gen Intel CPU and an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU creates a balanced platform where neither component is likely to be a severe bottleneck. The 842nd position out of 3720 combos suggests a system that outperforms the majority of setups, making it a reliable choice for a smooth and visually rich experience in this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The performance of the Core i5-13400F is closely matched by several other processors, according to benchmark data. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, which has an average score of 25284, a delta of 0% compared to the i5-13400F’s 25292. This indicates that for CPU-bound tasks, a system with the Ryzen 9 6900HS would perform nearly identically to one with the i5-13400F. Other near-equivalents include the Intel Core 5 120, with a score of 25362 and a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which scores 25365, also a -0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is slightly faster with a score of 25201 and a delta of 0.4%. For practical purposes, any of these CPUs would deliver a very similar gaming experience in Control, as the variance is negligible.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070’s closest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628, a delta of 0.1% from the 4070’s 37648. This is an interesting comparison, as the Tesla P4 is a professional-grade card, but in this benchmark, it performs on par. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is another close competitor, with a score of 37507 and a delta of 0.4%. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is slightly ahead, scoring 38135, a delta of -1.3%, meaning the mobile 4080 is about 1.3% faster. Finally, the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails slightly with a score of 37157 and a delta of 1.3%. When building or buying a system, these GPUs would provide a similar level of performance in Control.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution and settings change. At 1920x1080, the system is likely more CPU-bound, as the GPU can render frames quickly. This is evidenced by the high frame rates, which reach up to 191.6 FPS on Low settings. At this resolution, the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU with data is critical to achieving these high numbers. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 191.6 FPS to 108.9 FPS, a reduction of 82.7 FPS, which indicates the GPU is still being pushed harder with more demanding settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The frame rates are still high, with a peak of 145.7 FPS on Low and a minimum of 81.4 FPS on Ultra in the measured data. The scaling between Low and Ultra is a drop of 64.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The frame rates are significantly lower, with the Ultra preset dropping to 55.5 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 44.7 FPS drop, from 100.2 to 55.5 FPS. This pattern shows that while the CPU is sufficient for high frame rates at lower resolutions, the RTX 4070’s raw power is the deciding factor for achieving playable frame rates at 4K, particularly with higher visual fidelity.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control, and it can do so at a level that exceeds the standard 60 FPS target for most configurations. According to the verdict by resolution, at 3840x2160 (4K), the system is playable on High, Low, and Medium settings, with the best playable settings being High, which achieves an average of 63.3 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 55.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, including Ultra, which runs at an average of 81.4 FPS. Similarly, at 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra is playable, with Ultra running at a very smooth 108.9 FPS. In summary, the system can run Control at 60 FPS or higher at 1080p and 1440p with maxed-out settings, and at 4K, it can do so with High settings, requiring a reduction to Medium or Low only if a higher frame rate is desired.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across all three resolutions and four settings presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are as follows: Low settings yield 100.2 FPS, Medium yields 70.1 FPS, High yields 63.3 FPS, and Ultra yields 55.5 FPS. This shows a steady decline as visual quality increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra being quite substantial.

At 2560x1440, the performance is significantly higher. The Low preset runs at 145.7 FPS, Medium at 107.1 FPS, High at 94.4 FPS, and Ultra at 81.4 FPS. This resolution offers a great balance between visual quality and performance, with even the most demanding preset comfortably exceeding 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across the board. The Low preset runs at 191.6 FPS, Medium at 134.9 FPS, High at 121.9 FPS, and Ultra at 108.9 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never stressed, and players can expect a highly responsive experience with any settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, it can. The measured data shows playable frame rates at 3840x2160 on High (63.3 FPS), Medium (70.1 FPS), and Low (100.2 FPS) settings. The Ultra preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold at 55.5 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 81.4 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it the highest settings option.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, while the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, indicating the mobile 4080 is 1.3% faster based on the deltaPct.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the more limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the frame rates are very high, with the Low preset hitting 191.6 FPS. This suggests the system is likely more CPU-bound at this resolution, as the GPU can render frames quickly enough to be limited by the CPU's processing speed.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset runs at an average of 100.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset runs at 55.5 FPS. This represents a decrease of 44.7 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combo ranks 842 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 22.6% of all tested systems for Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the requirement to stay at or above 60 FPS, the best settings for each resolution are as follows. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that achieves this is High, which delivers an average of 63.3 FPS. While the Ultra preset is not an option due to its 55.5 FPS average, High offers a great visual experience. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the clear winner, providing an average of 81.4 FPS, which is both the highest quality and well above the threshold. Finally, at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 108.9 FPS. This allows for maximum visual fidelity with a very high frame rate, making the most of the hardware’s capabilities.