Control

The Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a clear, tiered performance picture in Control: the data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution, where 1080p gaming is a non-issue, 1440p requires a small settings compromise, and 4K is only viable on the lowest preset. The measured FPS figures in the FACT PACK provide exact numbers for each setting tier, making it easy to identify the best configuration for your display.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is straightforward to identify from the measured data. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 68 FPS on the Ultra preset, which is the highest quality setting available. This is the only resolution where you can run the game at maximum fidelity without dropping below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Medium, which delivers an average of 67 FPS. The High preset falls just short at 59 FPS average, meaning you lose the extra visual polish of High settings but gain a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS line. For 1440p users, Medium is the sweet spot; pushing to High will cost you roughly 8 FPS on average and risk dipping below the target.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 63 FPS. Medium drops to 45 FPS, High to 40 FPS, and Ultra to 35 FPS, so any attempt at higher fidelity at 4K will result in a sub-60 FPS experience. The data is clear: 4K gaming with this combo means accepting Low settings or lowering the resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full resolution-by-resolution and settings-by-settings breakdown reveals how the RTX 5050 handles Control at each quality tier. At 1920x1080, the system is never challenged. Low settings produce an average of 124 FPS, while Medium yields 88 FPS (min 75, max 101). High settings average 78 FPS, and Ultra still holds at 68 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 56 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom even at maximum settings for 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down noticeably. Low settings average 94 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium averages 67 FPS with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS, showing some frame-time variance but generally staying near the target. High settings drop to 59 FPS average, just missing the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra falls further to 52 FPS average. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 42 FPS, a smaller margin than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is working harder.

The 3840x2160 results show the most significant drop-off. Low settings are the only playable tier, averaging 63 FPS. Medium averages 45 FPS (min 38, max 52), High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 35 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 28 FPS, which is a smaller absolute gap but a larger relative one—the GPU is clearly bandwidth or compute-limited at this resolution. The min FPS of 38 on Medium suggests that even without maxed settings, stutter can occur in demanding scenes.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with High settings?*

A: No. The data shows a 40 FPS average at 3840x2160 with High settings, which falls well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves 63 FPS average.

Q: What is the best quality preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 provide an average of 67 FPS, which is the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS. High settings average 59 FPS, just missing the mark.

Q: Is there a noticeable frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: Yes, the gap is significant. Low settings average 124 FPS, while Ultra averages 68 FPS—a 56 FPS difference. Both are playable, but the margin shows the GPU has headroom at 1080p.

*Q: Does the RTX 5050 have enough VRAM for Control at max settings?*

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory is sufficient for the measured presets. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 68, indicating the memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this game.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings in demanding scenes?

A: The minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 Medium is 57 FPS. This means you may see brief dips below 60 FPS during intense action, but the average stays at 67 FPS.

Q: Is the 4K Low preset smooth enough for consistent play?

A: At 3840x2160 Low, the average FPS is 63. While this clears the 60 FPS threshold, the margin is slim, and you should expect occasional frame drops in busy sequences.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for both components helps contextualize the expected behavior. The Intel Core i7-13700K sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 in average benchmark score, and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 0.2% lower. This means any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control, so if you own one of those chips, the frame rates would be virtually indistinguishable.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is closely matched by several older or mobile parts. The AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL scores 0.6% lower, the AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 1% lower, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 1.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT is the only rival that scores higher, at 1.6% above. In practice, swapping the RTX 5050 for any of these GPUs would produce FPS numbers within a few percent of the measured results—meaning the 1080p Ultra preset would still likely hit 60+ FPS, while 4K would remain limited to Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 configuration ranks 2296th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database—not a top-tier setup, but far from the bottom. The ranking reflects that the CPU is strong (89th percentile among all CPUs) while the GPU is more modest (66th percentile among all GPUs). The GPU is the primary limiter for this game, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at all tested settings.

Given that 3720 combos are ranked, being at position 2296 means roughly 62% of tested configurations outperform this one. However, the ranking does not tell the full story: the actual playability data shows that this combo handles 1080p and 1440p well, so the rank is more indicative of raw hardware class than real-world gaming experience in Control.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control at 60+ FPS, but the resolution and settings you choose matter greatly. At 1920x1080, every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 68 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo if you want maximum visual quality without compromise.

At 2560x1440, the system is still playable, but you must settle for Medium settings to stay above 60 FPS (67 FPS average). High settings fall to 59 FPS, so you would need to accept a slight performance hit or drop to Medium.

At 3840x2160, the situation is restrictive: only Low settings clear 60 FPS (63 FPS average). Any higher preset drops to 45 FPS or below, which is not playable by the 60 FPS standard.

In short, if you own a 1080p monitor, this system is a perfect match for Control with all options maxed. For 1440p, you will need to dial back to Medium for a smooth experience. For 4K, the RTX 5050 is out of its depth beyond Low settings. The CPU is not a bottleneck in any scenario—the GPU determines the outcome at every resolution.