Control

Control is a demanding action-adventure title, and the data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a system that is highly capable at conventional resolutions but begins to strain at 4K. The benchmark results indicate a clear hierarchy: 1080p is fully conquered, 1440p offers a strong experience with headroom, and 4K requires a significant settings reduction to maintain smooth gameplay. The measured FPS data provides a practical roadmap for configuring this specific combination to hit the 60 FPS target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 sits in a tightly contested performance bracket. Its average benchmark score of 46062 places it within a fraction of a percent of its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030, a negligible 0.1% difference, meaning that for CPU-bound scenarios, swapping between these two would produce nearly identical frame rates. Similarly, the Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, which is only 0.1% higher, placing it on par with the Ultra 5 235. Two server-class AMD EPYC parts, the 4364P and 7303, also land in this range with scores of 45970 and 45960 respectively, showing that this performance tier is well-populated across different market segments. For gaming, the practical takeaway is that the Core Ultra 5 235 will not be the bottleneck in this system, matching the performance of these alternatives.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4060’s average benchmark score of 17639 places it among some unexpected company. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666, a delta of -0.2%, indicating that the RTX 4060 is essentially performing at the same level in synthetic benchmarks despite the massive generational gap. The integrated AMD Radeon 780M is only 0.3% behind with a score of 17588, which is remarkable for an iGPU. Two older mobile workstation parts, the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460, score 17551 and 17509, respectively, trailing by 0.5% and 0.7%. In practice, this means that for raw rasterization performance in this title, the RTX 4060 will deliver frame rates very similar to these rivals, though it brings additional features like ray tracing and DLSS that these older cards lack.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the RTX 4060 is the primary driver of frame rate changes in Control, while the Core Ultra 5 235 provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 140 FPS, but this drops to 88 FPS at High settings, a reduction of 37%. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario where the graphics card is being pushed harder. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low setting yields 106 FPS, which is 24% lower than the 1080p Low result. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS playable threshold, showing that the GPU is nearing its limits at this resolution with maximum settings.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when comparing the performance deltas between settings at the same resolution. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 63 FPS, while at 1440p it is 48 FPS, and at 4K it narrows to 32 FPS. This compression of the performance gap as resolution increases is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the limiting factor. At 4K, even the Low preset only reaches 71 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 39 FPS. The CPU is clearly not the constraining component here; the RTX 4060’s 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are simply overwhelmed by the pixel count. The data shows that the Core Ultra 5 235 is powerful enough to feed the RTX 4060 adequately, as the frame rates scale predictably with GPU load rather than stalling due to CPU limitations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a consistent 60 FPS experience, the settings must be tailored to each resolution. At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears the threshold is Low, which delivers an average of 71 FPS. The Medium preset falls short at 51 FPS, and the High and Ultra presets are not viable at 45 FPS and 39 FPS, respectively. Therefore, 4K users must accept Low settings to stay above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system offers more flexibility. The High preset achieves an average of 67 FPS, which is the best playable option. The Medium preset runs at 75 FPS, providing a smoother experience but with lower visual fidelity. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as its 58 FPS average dips below the target. The verdict data confirms High as the best setting, balancing visual quality with the 67 FPS average. For those prioritizing frame rate, Low runs at 106 FPS, but High is the optimal choice for visual quality while maintaining playability.

At 1920x1080, the system has ample performance to spare. The Ultra preset achieves 77 FPS, which is the best playable setting and provides the full visual experience. The High preset runs at 88 FPS, Medium at 99 FPS, and Low at 140 FPS. Since Ultra stays comfortably above 60 FPS, there is no reason to compromise on settings at this resolution. The data clearly indicates that 1080p Ultra is the definitive way to play Control with this hardware.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can definitively run Control, with the caveat that resolution and settings must be balanced. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with every preset, including Ultra at 77 FPS, making it fully capable of maxing out the game. At 2560x1440, the verdict is positive but requires a slight compromise: High settings at 67 FPS is the recommended path, while Ultra just misses the mark at 58 FPS. The data shows that Medium (75 FPS) and Low (106 FPS) are also viable, offering smoother performance for those who prefer it.

The situation changes at 3840x2160, where the RTX 4060 struggles. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 71 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 51 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, and High (45 FPS) and Ultra (39 FPS) are even less viable. The verdict is that 4K gaming is possible only with significant visual compromises. This system is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver a high-quality experience, but it is not a 4K-capable machine for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolution and preset combinations. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 71 FPS, while Medium averages 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS. High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The minimum and maximum values for Medium show a 15 FPS variance, indicating some frame pacing inconsistency at this demanding resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 106 FPS, providing a very smooth experience. Medium averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS, showing a tight 22 FPS range. High averages 67 FPS, and Ultra averages 58 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is only 9 FPS, but it is enough to push the latter below the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that the Ultra preset’s additional effects are disproportionately costly for the RTX 4060 at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the performance is consistently high. Low averages 140 FPS, Medium averages 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, High averages 88 FPS, and Ultra averages 77 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 84 FPS still leaves a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset’s 77 FPS average is solid, with no reported minimum or maximum values, indicating stable performance. The data shows that this resolution is where the combo shines, with all presets offering a smooth and responsive experience.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3720 tested combos in the database, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks at 2008 for Control. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of configurations but is well behind the top-tier hardware. The rank reflects a balanced mid-range setup that is capable of running the game well at mainstream resolutions but is not optimized for high-refresh-rate 4K or maximum settings at 1440p.

The combo ranking is a direct consequence of the RTX 4060’s performance ceiling. While the CPU is in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, the GPU is only in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. This asymmetry means that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this system. The rank of 2008 indicates that while this setup is far from the bottom, there are 2007 other combinations that deliver higher frame rates in Control. For a 1080p gamer, this rank is perfectly acceptable, as the system clears the playability threshold with ease. For a 4K enthusiast, however, this rank highlights the need for a more powerful GPU to achieve higher settings.