Control

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with the data showing that 4K Ultra remains out of reach. Benchmark results indicate that this combination ranks 1750th out of 3720 tested combos for this title, placing it in the 47th percentile of all configurations. The measured frame rates reveal a system that scales predictably across resolutions, with the RTX 5060 providing enough headroom for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and solid playability at 4K only when settings are reduced.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold is Low, which produces an average of 72.7 FPS. Medium drops to 53.3 FPS, High to 47.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 38.4 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: Yes. The data shows that at 1440p, Ultra settings achieve an average of 63.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best settings option at that resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multicore performance?

A: The Core i5-13400F scores 960 in 3dmark single-thread and 7314 in 3dmark 16-thread tests. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 3191 for single-core and 22604 for multicore, indicating strong scaling across its 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the average FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 146.8 FPS, while Ultra produces 84.1 FPS. This represents a 62.7 FPS gap, showing that the RTX 5060 has substantial headroom even at the highest preset.

Q: Is the GPU more of a bottleneck than the CPU in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary constraint. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes (from 146.8 FPS at 1080p Low to 72.7 FPS at 4K Low), while the CPU's 3dmark max-thread score of 7307 and single-thread score of 960 suggest it can feed the GPU adequately.

Q: What percentile does this GPU rank in compared to all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 5060 ranks in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26331. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, scores 26011, which is 1.2% lower.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 1750th out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. This places the configuration in the upper half of all systems tested, though not in the top tier. The CPU alone sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. This slight imbalance suggests the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

The combo's ranking reflects its ability to deliver 60 FPS at most settings across 1080p and 1440p, with only 4K Ultra falling significantly short. The measured data shows that at 1440p, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra reaching 63.3 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings achieve playability at 72.7 FPS. This pattern is typical of a mid-range GPU paired with a capable modern CPU, where the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The CPU's 3dmark scores — 7314 for 16 threads and 960 for single thread — combined with the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 20891, indicate a balanced system for this title. The gap between the CPU's 77th percentile and the GPU's 72nd percentile is modest, meaning neither component severely cripples the other in Control.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that the RTX 5060 dominates performance scaling in Control. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 146.8 to 112, a 23.7% decrease. From 1440p to 4K at Low settings, the average drops from 112 to 72.7, a further 35.1% decrease. This linear scaling with resolution is a clear signature of GPU-bound performance.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 146.8 FPS, which is below the CPU's theoretical maximum given its 3dmark single-thread score of 960. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient headroom, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604. At 1080p Ultra, the frame rate drops to 84.1 FPS, showing that the GPU's workload increases faster than the CPU's as settings rise.

Preset scaling also points to GPU dominance. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces performance from 112 FPS to 63.3 FPS, a 43.5% reduction. At 4K, the same preset change drops from 72.7 FPS to 38.4 FPS, a 47.2% reduction. These consistent percentage drops across resolutions confirm that the RTX 5060 is the primary performance driver, with the i5-13400F providing stable frame delivery without becoming a bottleneck.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, with clear playability across most resolution and preset combinations. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — achieve average frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 84.1 FPS. This makes 1080p Ultra a fully playable experience with significant headroom.

At 2560x1440, the system again clears 60 FPS on all presets. Ultra settings produce 63.3 FPS, which is playable but leaves only 3.3 FPS of margin above the threshold. For users wanting more stability at 1440p, High settings offer 69.1 FPS, providing a safer buffer.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Only Low settings achieve playability, with an average of 72.7 FPS. Medium drops to 53.3 FPS, High to 47.9 FPS, and Ultra to 38.4 FPS. The verdict is that 4K gaming requires significant compromises, and only the lowest preset meets the 60 FPS standard. The data shows this is a 1080p and 1440p system for Control, with 4K available only for users willing to forgo visual quality.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the Intel Core i5-13400F offer nearly identical average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS scores 25284, a 0% deltaPct from the i5-13400F's 25292. The Intel Core 5 120 scores 25362, which is -0.3% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scores 25365, also -0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H scores 25201, a 0.4% higher delta. All four alternatives would behave essentially identically to the i5-13400F in Control, with differences well within measurement noise.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar clustering. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, a -0.3% delta from the RTX 5060's 26331. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also -0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26553, which is -0.8% lower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26011, a 1.2% higher delta. The RX 6750 XT is the closest competitor in terms of actual performance, though the delta is still under 2%.

Users considering alternatives should note that the CPU rivals are all within 0.4% of the i5-13400F's average score, meaning no meaningful performance difference in this game. The GPU rivals show slightly more variance, with the RX 6750 XT offering the closest match.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 84.1 FPS. This provides the best visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best settings option, with an average of 63.3 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold, though the margin is smaller than at 1080p. Users prioritizing smoothness over maximum quality could drop to High for 69.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that meets the 60 FPS requirement is Low, with an average of 72.7 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, with scores of 53.3, 47.9, and 38.4 FPS respectively. There is no viable higher-fidelity option at 4K for this combination.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 146.8 FPS average
• Medium: 108 FPS average
• High: 97.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 84.1 FPS average

At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Even Ultra settings maintain an 84.1 FPS average, which is 40.1% above the 60 FPS threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra is 62.7 FPS, with each preset step reducing performance by roughly 15-20%.

2560x1440:

• Low: 112 FPS average
• Medium: 78.2 FPS average
• High: 69.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 63.3 FPS average

At 1440p, performance remains strong but the gradient steepens. The drop from Low to Medium is 33.8 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 9.1 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 5.8 FPS. Ultra sits just 3.3 FPS above the playable threshold, making it the borderline choice.

3840x2160:

• Low: 72.7 FPS average
• Medium: 53.3 FPS average
• High: 47.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 38.4 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 5060's 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus become limiting factors. Low settings achieve 72.7 FPS, but Medium drops below the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 34.3 FPS reduction, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium at 19.4 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming with this combination requires Low settings for a playable experience.