Control

Control, the 2019 action-adventure title, demands a balance of CPU and GPU resources that this specific combination of Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 handles with clear limitations. The recorded data shows a system that is fundamentally capable of running the game, but only at lower graphical presets and resolutions. At 4K, the experience is not playable by any measure, while at 1440p, the frame rates remain below the 60 FPS threshold. The only configuration that achieves a playable average frame rate is 1080p with Low settings, where the average FPS of 63.5 just clears the 60 FPS benchmark.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average FPS for this combo across three resolutions and four quality presets. The data reveals a consistent pattern: performance scales directly with resolution and settings, with the GPU acting as the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are uniformly below playable levels. The highest average FPS recorded is 29.3 at Low settings. Medium settings produce an average of 23 FPS, High settings yield 21.4 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 20 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 9.3 FPS, indicating that even at this extreme resolution, the preset choice has a measurable but limited impact since the GPU is already saturated.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the frame rates improve but remain well below the 60 FPS target. Low settings achieve the best result with an average of 49.3 FPS. Medium settings follow at 36 FPS, High settings at 27.8 FPS, and Ultra at 25.3 FPS. The performance delta between Low and Medium is 13.3 FPS, which is substantial, while the jump from High to Ultra is only 2.5 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the higher preset tiers.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the data shows the only playable configuration. Low settings reach an average of 63.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 47.7 FPS, High settings average 41.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 35 FPS. The scaling from Low to Medium represents a 15.8 FPS drop, which is a significant penalty for increased visual fidelity. The progression from Medium to High is a 5.9 FPS drop, and from High to Ultra another 6.8 FPS drop.

The data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. The lack of min/max data means that frame time consistency cannot be assessed, but the averages provide a clear picture of overall performance headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdict by resolution is explicit: this combination can only maintain a playable experience at 1080p with Low settings. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and the average FPS at this configuration is 63.5.

At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS achieved is 29.3 at Low, which is 30.7 FPS short of the threshold. Even the most optimized preset falls far below playability.

At 2560x1440, there are also no playable settings. The best result is 49.3 FPS at Low, which is 10.7 FPS below the threshold. This resolution remains out of reach for a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the only playable setting is Low, with an average of 63.5 FPS. This is the sole configuration where the system clears the 60 FPS requirement. The next closest option, Medium at 47.7 FPS, falls 12.3 FPS short.

FAQ

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

A: No. The highest average FPS recorded at 3840x2160 is 29.3 FPS at Low settings, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets at this resolution average 23 FPS or lower.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1080p?

A: Low settings at 1920x1080 is the only configuration that achieves a playable average FPS, with a recorded 63.5 FPS. Medium settings at 47.7 FPS and higher presets do not meet the 60 FPS requirement.

Q: How much performance is lost when increasing from Low to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 63.5 at Low to 35 at Ultra, a difference of 28.5 FPS. This represents a 44.9% reduction in average frame rate.

Q: Is 1440p playable with any settings?

A: No. The best result at 2560x1440 is 49.3 FPS at Low settings, which is 10.7 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets at this resolution average 36 FPS or less.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU, with a 83rd percentile rank against all CPUs, has substantial headroom, while the GPU ranks in the 53rd percentile. The frame rates scale heavily with resolution and preset, which is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads.

Q: What is the overall rank of this combo among tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 3382 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the lower 9.1% of all tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for this specific CPU and GPU provide context for how this combo compares to other hardware.

For the Intel Core i5-14400F, the closest alternatives in average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 0.1% higher, and the Intel Core i9-11900, scoring 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 0.2% lower, and the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 0.5% higher. These deltas are all within 0.5%, meaning the CPU performance is nearly identical across these four options. In practical terms, a system with any of these CPUs paired with the same RX 580 would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Control.

For the AMD Radeon RX 580, the closest GPU alternatives are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile, which scores 0.1% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER, scoring 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon 740M scores 0.5% lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 scores 0.6% higher. These deltas are all within 0.6%, so swapping the RX 580 for any of these GPUs would result in a negligible performance difference in this game. The RX 580's passmark G3D score of 8813 and its 53rd percentile ranking against all GPUs position it as a mid-range part, and the rivals reflect that tier.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining Control's performance with this combo. The CPU, the Intel Core i5-14400F, has a benchmark percentile of 83 against all CPUs, while the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 580, has a percentile of 53. This significant gap suggests the CPU has ample performance headroom, and the frame rates are being constrained by the GPU's rendering capabilities.

Evidence for GPU-bound behavior comes from the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 63.5 FPS. At 1440p with Low settings, the average drops to 49.3 FPS, a 14.2 FPS reduction. At 4K with Low settings, it falls to 29.3 FPS, another 20 FPS reduction. This near-linear decline with increasing pixel count is a hallmark of GPU-limited scenarios. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain more consistent across resolutions, as the CPU workload per frame does not scale as dramatically with resolution.

The setting scaling further confirms this. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 28.5 FPS, which is a substantial impact from GPU-intensive effects like lighting and shadows. The CPU would not see a proportional workload increase from these visual settings. Additionally, the CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3055, is more than sufficient for the demands of a 2019 game, even at this frame rate range.

At 4K, the GPU is completely saturated, with even Low settings failing to exceed 30 FPS. This reinforces that the RX 580's 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The CPU's role becomes secondary, as it is simply waiting for the GPU to deliver frames.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but only under a narrow set of conditions. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 63.5, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only configuration that meets the playability standard.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot achieve playable frame rates. The best result is 49.3 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Gamers at this resolution would need to accept a sub-60 FPS experience, which may be unsatisfactory for a fast-paced action game.

At 3840x2160, the system is not viable for playable performance. The maximum average FPS is 29.3 at Low settings, which is less than half of the required threshold. This resolution is effectively out of reach for this hardware combination.

For users targeting a stable 60 FPS experience, 1080p with Low settings is the only option. The recorded 63.5 FPS provides a small margin above the threshold, but there is no headroom for higher quality presets. The 1080p Medium preset at 47.7 FPS would require a significant GPU upgrade to become playable.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's rankings for Control, this Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 combination is placed at rank 3382 out of 3720 tested combos. This places the system in the lower 9.1% of all configurations tested for this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier status, as the RX 580's average benchmark score of 12928 is modest by modern standards.

The CPU's performance is not the limiting factor for this rank, given its 83rd percentile standing. Instead, the GPU's 53rd percentile ranking drags the overall combo down. The nearest GPU rivals, such as the GTX 1660 SUPER with a 0.4% higher average score, would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control, meaning the rank would not improve significantly without a more substantial GPU upgrade.

The rank also indicates that the vast majority of tested systems outperform this combo in Control. Only 338 of the 3720 combos rank lower, which suggests that this hardware is at the lower end of the spectrum for this title. The playable 1080p Low configuration confirms the game's scalability, but the system's overall standing is firmly in the lower quartile of tested hardware.