Control

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing delivers a potent combination for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The CPU, with its 10 cores and 16 threads, sits in the 77th percentile of all tested processors, while the GPU, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, ranks in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. This setup ensures that the game runs smoothly across most configurations, with the primary challenge being maintaining playable frame rates at the highest settings on 4K displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25292 places it in close competition with a handful of other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS is the nearest match with an average score of 25284, showing a negligible 0% performance delta. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D are also within a hair's breadth, scoring 25362 and 25365 respectively, both showing a -0.3% delta compared to the i5-13400F. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H is slightly ahead with a score of 25201, a 0.4% positive delta. In practical terms, swapping the i5-13400F for any of these rivals would yield no perceivable difference in CPU-bound scenarios for Control. The data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor in this game, as even at 1080p Low, the system pushes over 210 FPS.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070’s average benchmark score of 40377 is similarly clustered with its nearest rivals. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 comes closest with a score of 40318 and a 0.1% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 trails slightly with a 40063 score, marking a 0.8% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is a bit faster, scoring 40870, which is a -1.2% delta, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is the slowest of the group at 39568, a 2% delta. For Control, these differences are minor, but the GPU’s role becomes more critical as resolution increases. The data shows the RTX 5070 is the primary driver of performance at 4K, where the CPU’s workload is less demanding.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core i5-13400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 shifts dramatically depending on the target resolution. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound. The gap between Low and Ultra settings is significant, but the absolute frame rates are so high that the CPU is clearly feeding the GPU plenty of data. For instance, at 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 210.8 on Low to 117.1 on Ultra, a difference of 93.7 FPS. This scaling shows that the GPU is doing more work as settings increase, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep up. The data suggests that at 1080p, the RTX 5070’s raw power is somewhat wasted in this game, as the CPU is the primary bottleneck.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The average FPS at Ultra is 89.6, down from 117.1 at 1080p. This reduction is proportionally smaller than the 4K drop, indicating that the GPU is starting to take on more of the workload. The i5-13400F’s 16 threads ensure that the CPU remains a non-issue at this resolution. At 4K, the GPU is entirely the limiting factor. The average FPS at 3840x2160 on Ultra is 58.1, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. The CPU’s role is reduced to managing the game’s logic, and the RTX 5070’s raw pixel-pushing power is the sole determinant of performance. The data shows a clear pattern: the CPU is strong enough for all resolutions, but the GPU’s limits are exposed at 4K Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system’s capabilities across the three primary resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly fast. On Low settings, the average frame rate is 210.8 FPS. Moving to Medium settings yields 146.9 FPS, a significant drop but still far above the 60 FPS target. High settings produce 130.8 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 117.1 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 93.7 FPS, demonstrating that even at the most demanding preset, the system has tons of headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still excellent. The Low preset averages 157.3 FPS, which is a 25% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 114.5 FPS, High settings average 101.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 89.6 FPS. Even the most demanding 1440p preset, Ultra, maintains an average above 84 FPS. The frame rate scaling from Low to Ultra is 67.7 FPS, showing that the GPU is being taxed more, but the system remains highly playable.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits are evident. Low settings average 103.8 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 76 FPS, and High settings average 68.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is the first to drop below the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 58.1 FPS. This shows a 45.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K. The data indicates that for 4K, the user must choose between the High settings preset for a comfortable 60+ FPS experience or low settings for a higher frame rate, but Ultra is not playable.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Control. The verdict by resolution is straightforward. At 1920x1080, every settings preset is playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 117.1 FPS, which is nearly double the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the same is true. The Ultra preset averages 89.6 FPS, offering a great balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The highest preset at both 1080p and 1440p is fully playable and provides a great experience.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset, which averages 58.1 FPS, is the only one that fails to clear the 60 FPS bar. However, the High preset at 4K averages 68.3 FPS, which is comfortably above the threshold. The Medium preset also clears 60 FPS with an average of 76 FPS, and the Low preset averages 103.8 FPS. Therefore, the system is fully capable of running Control at 4K, with the only caveat being that the highest quality preset is slightly below the 60 FPS line. The benchmark results show that the system is a solid 4K gaming machine for this title, provided the user selects the High settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, this specific setup ranks 689th out of 3720 total combos for Control. This places it in the top 18.5% of all tested system configurations. The percentile ranking of the CPU and GPU (77th and 82nd, respectively) reflects that this combo is a high-end pairing. The rank of 689 is a strong result, indicating that this system performs better than the vast majority of other tested hardware combinations in this game. The data does not specify the exact components that outperform it, but the rank suggests that only a small percentage of systems, likely with more powerful GPUs like the RTX 5080 or RTX 5090, would be able to run the game faster. For the vast majority of the 3720 tested combos, this system will offer a superior experience, especially at the 4K resolution where the GPU is the limiting factor.

Best Settings per Resolution

The best settings are defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best, with an average FPS of 117.1. This is the highest quality setting and it still leaves a massive 57.1 FPS headroom above the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best, with an average FPS of 89.6. This is the top quality setting and it remains fully playable with a comfortable margin. The 1440p Ultra experience is excellent, offering high visual fidelity without compromising on smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are the High preset. The High preset averages 68.3 FPS, which is 8.3 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset falls short with 58.1 FPS, so the High preset is the maximum quality setting that ensures a playable experience. The data shows a clear pattern: the system can handle Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, users must step down one notch to High to maintain a consistent 60 FPS. The performance profile is well suited for high refresh rate 1440p monitors, but 4K users will need to make a small visual quality sacrifice for a smooth experience.