Control

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a playable experience in Control, but the margin of comfort depends heavily on the target resolution. Benchmark data shows a clear progression: 1080p is fully mastered, 1440p requires a settings compromise, and 4K demands a significant drop in visual fidelity. The measured FPS values provide a precise map of what this combo can sustain, with the 60 FPS threshold acting as the dividing line between fluid gameplay and noticeable stutter.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS is Low, which produces an average of 71 FPS. The Medium preset falls to an average of 51 FPS, with minimums dipping to 43 FPS and maximums reaching 58 FPS, indicating that even the middle ground is too demanding for 4K. High and Ultra are outright unplayable at this resolution, averaging 45 FPS and 39 FPS respectively. The data suggests that 4K is only viable if the user accepts the lowest visual quality preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves markedly. The High preset achieves an average of 67 FPS, making it the highest-quality setting that remains above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium runs at 75 FPS average, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS, offering a slightly larger safety margin. Low runs at 106 FPS average, which is far beyond the threshold, while Ultra struggles at 58 FPS average, just below the target. For 1440p, High is the recommended choice because it balances visual fidelity with a stable frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 has ample headroom. Ultra settings deliver an average of 77 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar comfortably. This is the most demanding preset that stays playable, and it is the best choice for users who want maximum visual quality. High runs at 88 FPS, Medium at 99 FPS, and Low at 140 FPS, showing that the GPU is never the bottleneck at this resolution. The verdict is straightforward: 1080p Ultra is the sweet spot, with no need to compromise.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is the dominant constraint in Control for this combo, but the CPU still matters at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra only reduces the average FPS from 140 to 77, a 45% drop. This large range indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder as settings increase, but the CPU is capable of feeding frames fast enough to keep up. The fact that Low hits 140 FPS suggests the processor is not limiting performance at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and the spread narrows. Low runs at 106 FPS, while Ultra drops to 58 FPS, a 45% reduction as well. The similar percentage drop between 1080p and 1440p indicates that the GPU is scaling predictably with resolution, while the CPU maintains its role as a supporting actor. The High preset at 1440p (67 FPS) is notably slower than High at 1080p (88 FPS), a 24% decrease that points squarely at the GPU handling more pixels.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor. Low averages 71 FPS, but Medium falls to 51 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The 45% reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K mirrors the lower resolutions, but the absolute numbers are so low that the CPU has no influence. The data shows that the Core Ultra 5 245 provides enough single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4060, but the GPU’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are the clear ceiling. For this game, users should prioritize GPU settings over CPU tuning at all resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits within a very tight performance band. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49196 on average, which is 0.4% lower than the Ultra 5’s 48995 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is nearly identical at 49228, just 0.5% higher. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H trails by 0.6% with a score of 48698, and the Intel Core i5-14600K is 0.8% behind at 48618. In gameplay terms, these differences are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical FPS in Control when paired with the same GPU. The Ultra 5’s 14 cores and 14 threads are sufficient for this game, and the rival chips offer no practical advantage.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060’s closest competitors are surprisingly older or integrated parts. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, just 0.2% above the RTX 4060’s 17639 average. The AMD Radeon 780M, an integrated graphics solution, scores 17588, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 are 0.5% and 0.7% lower, respectively. These deltaPct values are all under 1%, so a user swapping the RTX 4060 for any of these would see virtually identical frame rates in Control. However, it is notable that the RTX 4060’s percentile rank is 61 among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms a majority of the field, even if its nearest rivals are not modern high-end parts.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the playable settings vary by resolution. At 3840x2160, the verdict is limited: only Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 71 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 51, 45, and 39 FPS respectively. Users targeting 4K must accept Low preset or reduce resolution.

At 2560x1440, the system is more capable. High settings achieve 67 FPS average, which is above the threshold, and Medium runs at 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS. Low is also playable at 106 FPS, but Ultra fails at 58 FPS. The best choice for 1440p is High, as it offers the highest quality while still staying above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal: all four presets are playable. Ultra runs at 77 FPS average, High at 88 FPS, Medium at 99 FPS, and Low at 140 FPS. The system has enough headroom to run the game at maximum settings with no concerns about frame drops. For the majority of users with 1080p monitors, this combo is fully capable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results are sparse but telling. High averages 45 FPS with no min or max data. Low averages 71 FPS. Medium shows an average of 51 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS. Ultra averages 39 FPS. The lack of min/max values for most presets suggests limited sampling, but the averages alone are enough to classify each preset as playable or not.

At 2560x1440, High averages 67 FPS. Low runs at 106 FPS. Medium provides a full range: 75 FPS average, 64 FPS minimum, and 86 FPS maximum. Ultra averages 58 FPS. The Medium preset’s min of 64 FPS is notable because it stays above the threshold even in the worst case, making it a safer choice than High if frame pacing is a concern.

At 1920x1080, High averages 88 FPS. Low hits 140 FPS. Medium shows 99 FPS average, 84 FPS minimum, and 114 FPS maximum. Ultra averages 77 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p does not have reported min/max values, but the average of 77 FPS leaves a 17 FPS buffer over the 60 FPS target. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, which shows that frame drops are more pronounced at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 39, which is far below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 4K achieve an average of 71 FPS.

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

A: High settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 67 FPS, which is the highest-quality preset that stays above 60 FPS. Medium is also viable at 75 FPS, but High offers better visual fidelity.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 strong enough for 1080p Ultra?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 77, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. All four presets at 1080p are playable.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 245 compare to the Ryzen 9 7900?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900 has an average benchmark score of 49228, which is 0.5% higher than the Core Ultra 5 245’s score of 48995. In real-world gaming, this difference is negligible.

Q: What is the minimum FPS on Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 64, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The average is 75 FPS, and the maximum is 86 FPS.

Q: Does this combo rank highly among tested systems for Control?

A: The combo ranks 2008 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the pack. This indicates that while it is capable, many other systems perform better in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2008 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the 54th percentile of all systems tested. This mid-pack position reflects the GPU’s 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The CPU is clearly a strong component, but the GPU holds the combo back from higher rankings.

In practical terms, this rank means the system is better than a majority of tested configurations, but it is not a top-tier performer for Control. The gap between the CPU’s high percentile and the GPU’s moderate percentile suggests that upgrading the graphics card would yield a larger performance boost than upgrading the processor. For users with this combo, the data shows that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor in demanding scenarios like 4K Ultra, while the Core Ultra 5 245 has headroom to support a faster GPU if the user chooses to upgrade later.