Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, but the data indicates that 4K Ultra is beyond its comfortable reach. The benchmark results show a clear progression where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU’s 6-core/12-thread configuration provides sufficient headroom for this Action Adventure title. This combo ranks in the 46th percentile of all tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the pack for this game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable yet significant drop as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 94 FPS at 1080p to 71 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 23 FPS. Moving to 4K, the average drops further to 48 FPS, representing a 46 FPS decline from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the Radeon RX 6750 XT is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drop is disproportionate to the pixel count increase.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (148 FPS) and Ultra (81 FPS) is 67 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows slightly to 50 FPS (112 vs 62), and at 4K, it compresses further to 34 FPS (76 vs 42). This compression at 4K is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation—the graphics card is saturated even at Low settings, so reducing quality yields diminishing returns. The 4K Low result of 76 FPS versus 4K Ultra at 42 FPS shows that even at the lowest settings, the GPU cannot fully compensate for the pixel workload.

At 1080p, the scaling from Low to Medium (148 to 105 FPS) and Medium to High (105 to 94 FPS) shows a more gradual curve, suggesting the CPU begins to play a more meaningful role. The 1080p Ultra result of 81 FPS is still highly playable, but the 67 FPS gap between Low and Ultra indicates that the GPU is already working hard even at this resolution. The data supports a conclusion that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 4 nm process, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 951 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943. For Control, which is not heavily multithreaded, this single-core strength is crucial. The CPU’s 16 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 dual-channel memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that data feeding the GPU is not a bottleneck.

The CPU’s benchmark results place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25005. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, scores 24964, a delta of only 0.2%, indicating near-identical performance. The Intel Core i7-11850H and i7-13620H are also within 0.4% of this CPU’s score, showing that the 8400F is competitive with a range of mid-range and previous-generation high-end parts. The AMD EPYC 9474F is 0.4% ahead, but that is a server-class chip, so its inclusion highlights the 8400F’s strong relative standing.

In the context of Control, the CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities are less critical than its single-thread performance. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1874 and 4-thread score of 3563 show good scaling, but the game’s engine likely relies more on a few fast cores. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8757 and single-core score of 1236 confirm that the CPU can handle both lightly threaded and more demanding workloads, but the single-core result is what matters most for maintaining high frame rates in this title. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU is capable of pushing the GPU to 148 FPS, suggesting that it is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset delivers an average of 105 FPS with a minimum of 90 FPS and maximum of 121 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with a good balance between visual quality and performance. The High preset at 1080p drops to 94 FPS, which is still very playable, but Medium offers a more consistent frame time distribution as indicated by the narrower min-max range.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is again the sweet spot, offering 80 FPS average with a min of 68 and max of 92. The High preset at 71 FPS is acceptable, but the Medium setting provides a safer margin above the 60 FPS threshold. For those seeking higher visual fidelity, Ultra at 1440p produces 62 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Low preset at 1440p yields 112 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant for a game with Control’s atmospheric visuals.

For 4K, the data suggests that only Low settings provide a consistently playable experience, with an average of 76 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 FPS, which will result in noticeable stuttering during intense action sequences. High at 4K averages 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42 FPS, both of which are below the ideal threshold for a smooth experience. The recommendation is to use Medium at 1080p or 1440p for the best overall experience, and only drop to Low if 4K is a strict requirement.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1712 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the 46th percentile. This middle-of-the-pack ranking reflects a balanced system that is neither a top-tier performer nor a budget compromise. The GPU’s percentile of 71 versus all GPUs is notably higher than the combo’s overall rank, suggesting that the CPU may be slightly holding back the GPU in this game’s specific workload.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, which is 0.5% ahead, and the AMD FirePro W7100, which is 0.6% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is 1.1% ahead, which is a surprising result given that it is a mobile part, but it underscores the RX 6750 XT’s competitive positioning. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 26011 places it well above many older desktop cards, but the combo rank shows that pairing it with a mid-range CPU like the 8400F does not boost it to the upper echelons of Control performance.

The CPU’s rank is slightly better, at the 77th percentile, with an average score of 25005. The near-identical scores of its rivals (all within 0.4%) mean that swapping the 8400F for a Ryzen 5 7500F or an Intel Core i7-13620H would not materially change the gaming experience in Control. This indicates that the GPU is the primary determinant of the combo’s rank, and upgrading the CPU alone would not significantly improve the 1712 position.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, featuring 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. Its boost clock of 2600 MHz and game clock of 2495 MHz provide substantial compute throughput, with an FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS. The 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus delivers a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s, which is ample for Control’s textures and effects at 1080p and 1440p.

The GPU’s memory configuration is a key strength. The 12 GB frame buffer ensures that even at 4K Ultra, the game does not run out of video memory, although the average FPS of 42 shows that raw compute power is the limiting factor. The 40 ray tracing cores are present, but Control’s implementation of ray tracing is not measured here, so the data reflects rasterized performance only. The pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can handle high fill rates, but the 4K results show that it is still insufficient for Ultra settings.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. A 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 and a Passmark G3D score of 20700 place it in the 71st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 1.1% of its average score, showing that it sits in a tightly contested performance band. The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 API compatibility ensure it can run Control with all modern features enabled, but the measured FPS data shows that users must make compromises at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the data shows a full range of results across four settings. Low provides the highest average at 148 FPS, followed by Medium at 105 FPS (min 90, max 121), High at 94 FPS, and Ultra at 81 FPS. The Medium preset offers the best combination of smoothness and visual quality, with a minimum that stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. The spread from Low to Ultra is 67 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary factor in scaling, but the CPU is capable of feeding it adequately.

At 2560x1440, the results show a similar pattern but with lower absolute numbers. Low averages 112 FPS, Medium 80 FPS (min 68, max 92), High 71 FPS, and Ultra 62 FPS. The Medium preset remains the recommended choice, with a minimum of 68 FPS providing a comfortable margin. The High preset at 71 FPS is also viable, but the Ultra preset at 62 FPS is borderline, with no min/max data to confirm stability. The Low preset at 112 FPS is smooth but sacrifices the visual fidelity that makes Control distinctive.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the GPU’s limitations. Low averages 76 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 54 FPS (min 46, max 62), High to 48 FPS, and Ultra to 42 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 46 FPS indicates that frame drops below 50 FPS are possible, which will be noticeable in fast-paced combat. The High and Ultra results lack min/max data, but the averages suggest an inconsistent experience. For 4K, only the Low preset delivers a consistently smooth frame rate, but it does so at a significant visual cost. The data clearly shows that this combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, where Medium settings provide an optimal balance of performance and image quality.