Control

This PC configuration pairs the Intel Core i7-12700KF with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 for running Control, a 2019 action-adventure title. The benchmark data is measured, not estimated, and the combo ranks 204th out of 3,720 tested configurations for this game. The RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, while the i7-12700KF lands in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating a high-end pairing that should handle most modern titles with ease. The following analysis breaks down exactly how this system performs in Control across three resolutions and four graphics presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this system delivers frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold. The Low preset produces an average of 255 FPS, which is the highest measured result across any resolution or setting. Medium settings yield 181 FPS on average, with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS. High settings drop the average to 161 FPS, while Ultra still maintains a robust 140 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is substantial at 115 FPS, but even the most demanding preset leaves enormous headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong. Low settings produce 193 FPS average, and Medium follows at 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and maximum of 158 FPS. High settings average 122 FPS, while Ultra drops to 106 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a predictable reduction in frame rates, with Ultra losing 34 FPS on average. Even at the minimum measured value of 117 FPS on Medium, this system stays well above 60 FPS at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5080 begins to show its limits, though the results are still impressive. Low settings average 130 FPS, Medium drops to 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS. High settings produce 82 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 72 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured average below 80 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 12 FPS margin. The Medium preset at 4K shows the tightest minimum-to-maximum spread in the dataset, with a 28 FPS range.

The data reveals consistent scaling across all three resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 24-38 FPS depending on the preset, while moving from 1440p to 4K costs an additional 34-63 FPS. The largest absolute drop occurs between 1440p Low (193 FPS) and 4K Low (130 FPS), a difference of 63 FPS. The smallest drop is between 1440p Ultra (106 FPS) and 4K Ultra (72 FPS), at 34 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average at 3840x2160 Ultra is 72 FPS, which provides a 12 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum FPS for this preset was not recorded, but the average indicates stable playability.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p to 4K?

A: The average FPS drops by 34-63 FPS depending on the preset. Low settings fall from 193 to 130 FPS (a 63 FPS loss), while Ultra falls from 106 to 72 FPS (a 34 FPS loss). Higher presets show smaller absolute drops because they are already more GPU-bound.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 or the i7-12700KF the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 255 FPS, which suggests the CPU is likely the limiting factor at such extreme frame rates. The i7-12700KF has a passmark single-thread score of 3984 and a 3dmark single-thread score of 1043, which are strong but finite. At higher presets, the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

Q: Which preset at 1440p offers the best balance of quality and performance?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 106 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS. This makes Ultra the most demanding preset that still delivers a comfortable frame rate. Medium offers 137 FPS if you prefer even higher refresh rates, but Ultra remains fully playable.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other PC configurations for Control?

A: This system ranks 204th out of 3,720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5.5% of all configurations tested for this game. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile GPU ranking and the i7-12700KF's 85th percentile CPU ranking confirm this is a high-end pairing.

Q: What is the lowest performance margin across all tested settings?

A: The smallest margin above 60 FPS is at 4K Ultra, where the average is 72 FPS. This is a 20% buffer over the playable threshold. All other presets at all resolutions have larger margins, with 4K High at 82 FPS being the next closest.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role because the GPU can produce frame rates high enough to expose processor limitations. The jump from Low (255 FPS) to Ultra (140 FPS) at 1080p demonstrates that the RTX 5080 is capable of massive frame output, but the i7-12700KF's 20 threads and 12 cores must keep up with draw calls and game logic. The CPU's passmark multithread score of 34092 and cinebench R23 multicore score of 28838 indicate strong parallel performance, but even this processor has limits when frame rates exceed 200 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU. The RTX 5080's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth become the dominant factors. The frame rate drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 24-38 FPS across presets, which reflects the increased pixel count rather than CPU limitation. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides ample bandwidth for 1440p rendering.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting component. The RTX 5080 must process four times the pixels of 1080p, and the frame rates drop accordingly. The 4K results show a compressed range between presets: Low averages 130 FPS while Ultra averages 72 FPS, a 58 FPS spread. This compression indicates that even the most demanding preset cannot fully saturate the GPU's capabilities at 4K, but the resolution itself is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K because frame rates are lower, giving the processor more time between frames to complete its work.

The scaling between presets also reveals component roles. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 115 FPS, showing that GPU load scales significantly with visual quality. At 4K, the same preset change costs only 58 FPS, because the GPU is already heavily loaded by resolution alone. This pattern confirms that resolution primarily taxes the GPU, while preset adjustments have proportionally smaller effects at higher resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at 60 FPS or above at every tested resolution and preset combination. The verdict data lists all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — as playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra preset, with average FPS of 140 at 1080p, 106 at 1440p, and 72 at 4K.

The 4K Ultra result of 72 FPS average is the only configuration that comes close to the 60 FPS threshold, but it still exceeds it comfortably. Players with 60 Hz 4K displays can confidently enable maximum settings. For 1440p displays, Ultra settings provide 106 FPS, which is suitable for 100 Hz monitors. At 1080p, the 140 FPS Ultra average supports high refresh rate displays up to 140 Hz.

The system's combo rank of 204 out of 3,720 tested configurations places it among the top performers for Control specifically. The data indicates no need to compromise on visual quality at any resolution. Even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution maintains a 20% buffer above the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The i7-12700KF's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403, which is 0.1% higher than the 12700KF's 35365 average. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, performing 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, coming in 0.2% lower. These four processors would all deliver effectively identical CPU performance in Control, with differences well under 1%.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080's nearest rivals show slightly larger performance gaps. The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average score of 55757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080's 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 0.7% deficit. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 2.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, outperforming the RTX 5080 by 2.2%.

For practical purposes, swapping the i7-12700KF for any of its four listed rivals would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control. The GPU alternatives present a slightly wider spread, but the worst performer (Radeon Pro W5700X at 2.3% lower) would still deliver frame rates within a few FPS of the RTX 5080. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE would edge out the RTX 5080 by a small margin, but all five GPUs would remain comfortably above 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 140 FPS. This provides the full visual experience while still delivering more than double the playable threshold. The minimum FPS for Ultra was not recorded, but the average suggests no dips below 60 are likely.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best choice, averaging 106 FPS. This represents a 76.7% increase over the 60 FPS threshold, giving ample headroom for demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 1440p has a recorded minimum of 117 FPS, but Ultra's higher average makes it the optimal choice despite the lack of a recorded minimum.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain playable with an average of 72 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration in the dataset, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by 12 FPS. If you prefer additional safety margin, High settings at 4K average 82 FPS, but the data supports Ultra as the best settings for maximum visual quality at every resolution.