Control

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Control, but the data reveals a clear ceiling when pushing higher resolutions. The benchmark results show that the Ultra preset is the most demanding configuration, with the system achieving playable frame rates only at 1080p. For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset at 1080p is the recommended starting point, yielding an average of 88.7 FPS. However, the data indicates that the Medium preset offers a more significant performance headroom, with an average of 101.6 FPS at 1080p, which can be crucial for maintaining smooth gameplay during intense action sequences. At 1440p, the High preset still provides a solid 65.8 FPS, but the Medium preset pushes this to 74.7 FPS, making it the more comfortable choice for sustained frame rates on higher refresh rate monitors.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of settings for this specific CPU-GPU combination. The Ultra preset is the most taxing, and the benchmark results show that it is only viable at 1080p, where it achieves an average of 76.1 FPS. At higher resolutions, the Ultra preset’s performance degrades significantly, with the system managing just 59.3 FPS at 1440p and a sub-60 FPS 47.3 FPS at 4K. Given this, the High preset emerges as the optimal choice for a quality experience without sacrificing smoothness. At 1080p, High delivers 88.7 FPS, which is 12.6 FPS faster than Ultra, and at 1440p it maintains a playable 65.8 FPS. For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, the Low preset offers the highest headroom, with 138.2 FPS at 1080p and 107.1 FPS at 1440p, but this comes with a significant reduction in visual quality. The Medium preset serves as a strong middle ground, providing 101.6 FPS at 1080p and 74.7 FPS at 1440p, which are both excellent for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot, as it provides a substantial visual uplift over Medium while maintaining a performance cushion over Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration, and its specifications highlight its role as a 1080p-oriented card. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a limiting factor at higher resolutions, where the demand for memory bandwidth increases. The GPU’s core clocks are set at a base of 1830 MHz and a boost of 2460 MHz, which are relatively high and contribute to its strong performance. The benchmark results show that the RTX 4060’s performance is consistent across all tested settings, with the delta between Low and Ultra presets being roughly consistent at each resolution. This indicates that the GPU is being fully utilized, and the frame rate scaling is primarily tied to the GPU's rendering load rather than CPU limitations. The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace, supports features like DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for a game like Control that utilizes modern rendering techniques. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but the data shows that the Ultra preset at 4K is particularly demanding, suggesting that the card is near its limits in that configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The most significant drop occurs between 1080p and 1440p, where the High preset falls from 88.7 FPS to 65.8 FPS, a reduction of 22.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more severe, with the High preset dropping from 65.8 FPS to 47.3 FPS, a further 18.5 FPS decline. This pattern is consistent across all settings, indicating that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component in this system. The data shows that the Low preset is the least affected by resolution scaling, with a drop from 138.2 FPS at 1080p to 70.7 FPS at 4K, which is a reduction of 67.5 FPS. This is a stark contrast to the Ultra preset, which falls from 76.1 FPS to 36.5 FPS over the same resolution range, a drop of 39.6 FPS. The performance scaling suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU adequately, but as resolution increases, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the dominant factor. The 4K results, with the High preset at 47.3 FPS and the Ultra preset at 36.5 FPS, are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, confirming that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming at high settings. The data indicates that 1440p is the practical upper limit for a high-quality experience, with the Medium preset providing a comfortable 74.7 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a comprehensive look at the system's performance across all resolution and setting combinations. At 1920x1080, the system shows its strongest results, with the Low preset achieving an average of 138.2 FPS, the Medium preset at 101.6 FPS, the High preset at 88.7 FPS, and the Ultra preset at 76.1 FPS. These numbers indicate a well-balanced system that can easily handle high refresh rate displays at 1080p. At 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but still playable. The Low preset maintains a high 107.1 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 74.7 FPS. The High preset falls to 65.8 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 59.3 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. The 3840x2160 results show a significant performance hit, with the Low preset at 70.7 FPS being the only configuration that remains above 60 FPS. The Medium preset manages 48.9 FPS, the High preset drops to 47.3 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 36.5 FPS. These 4K numbers are not ideal for a smooth experience, particularly at higher settings. The data shows a consistent pattern of performance scaling, with the Low preset always providing the highest frame rates and the Ultra preset the lowest, at every resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of an Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 936 out of 1636 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations, indicating that it is a capable but not top-tier performer. The CPU itself has a percentile ranking of 73 against all CPUs, and its average benchmark score is 14168. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic CPU benchmarks include the AMD EPYC 7552, which is only 0.4% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which is 0.8% slower. This suggests that the i5-10400F is a solid mid-range processor that performs on par with other mainstream options. The RTX 4060 has a percentile ranking of 66 against all GPUs, and its average benchmark score is 23181. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, which is 0.6% faster, and the Intel Arc B580, which is 0.7% slower. This indicates that the GPU is a competent performer in its class, but it is not a high-end model. The combo’s overall rank of 936 out of 1636 suggests that while the individual components are respectable, the pairing is not optimized for maximum performance in Control. The data shows that the system is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, rather than for 4K gaming, where it struggles to maintain smooth performance. The combination of a mid-range CPU and GPU results in a system that is a reliable choice for mainstream gaming, but it does not compete with higher-end configurations that feature more powerful components and achieve higher ranks in the database.