Control

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a robust 1440p and high-refresh 1080p experience in Control, though the game’s demanding Ultra preset at 4K proves challenging. Benchmark results show this combination ranks in the 68th percentile of all tested combos, with the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM proving ample for the title’s high-resolution textures.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Control?*

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 at High settings provides an excellent balance, yielding an average of 86 FPS, while 1920x1080 at Medium hits 127 FPS. For a 60 FPS target at 4K, High settings average 58 FPS, which is just below the threshold.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference is significant, with Low averaging 179 FPS and Ultra averaging 98 FPS, a delta of 81 FPS. This gap narrows at higher resolutions; at 3840x2160, Low averages 92 FPS while Ultra drops to 50 FPS.

Q: Does this combination support high refresh rate monitors at 1080p?

A: Yes, benchmark results show the combo is well-suited for high refresh rate gaming at 1920x1080, with all settings except Ultra averaging above 113 FPS. At Low and Medium settings, the average FPS reaches 179 and 127 respectively, easily driving 144Hz displays.

*Q: Is the RX 6800 XT’s VRAM capacity a limiting factor in Control?*

A: No, the 16 GB of GDDR6 memory is not a bottleneck. The data shows that performance scales consistently with resolution and settings, indicating the GPU’s frame rendering capabilities, rather than memory capacity, are the primary constraint.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: According to the `comboRankInGame` data, this pairing ranks 1183rd out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the upper 68% of all systems evaluated for Control.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings?

A: The performance delta is moderate. At 2560x1440, High averages 86 FPS while Medium averages 96 FPS, a 10 FPS difference. At 1920x1080, the gap is 14 FPS, with High at 113 FPS and Medium at 127 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, is the dominant component in this pairing for Control. The GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game’s assets at all tested resolutions. The benchmark data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution, confirming that its processing power, not memory, is the limiting factor.

The GPU’s clock speeds are notably high, with a base clock of 1825 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. This high boost clock is crucial for maintaining the high frame rates seen in the 1080p and 1440p results. The 72 ray-tracing cores are present, but the measured data for this title does not include ray tracing performance, so their impact cannot be assessed from these numbers. The GPU’s 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 288 texture mapping units allow it to handle the game’s particle effects and physics-heavy combat sequences without significant frame drops, as evidenced by the tight minimum FPS figures at Medium settings.

The RX 6800 XT shows a clear advantage over its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile, with an average benchmark score of 48477 versus 47743, a 1.5% lead. However, it trails the Intel Arc A550M by 2.5% and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti by 3% in synthetic benchmarks. In Control specifically, the GPU delivers a playable 58 FPS at 4K High, but pushing to Ultra drops the average to 50 FPS, indicating that the game’s highest preset is too demanding for a locked 60 FPS experience at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For a balanced experience prioritizing smooth gameplay, High settings at 2560x1440 are the optimal choice. This preset yields an average FPS of 86, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays, while still providing a substantial visual upgrade over Medium. The data shows that High settings offer a 10 FPS improvement over Medium at this resolution, making it a worthwhile trade-off.

At 1920x1080, High settings remain the sweet spot, delivering 113 FPS on average. This allows users with high refresh rate monitors to enjoy the game with most graphical features enabled. For those seeking maximum frame rates for competitive play or very high refresh rate displays, Low settings at 1920x1080 produce an average of 179 FPS, though this comes at a significant visual cost.

For 4K resolution, the recommendation is more nuanced. High settings average 58 FPS, which is playable but not consistently smooth on a 60Hz display. Dropping to Medium at 3840x2160 provides an average of 65 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS, which is a more stable experience for 60 FPS gaming. The Ultra preset is not recommended at 4K, as the average of 50 FPS falls below the standard playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance, starting with Low at 179 FPS average. Medium settings produce 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 FPS and a maximum of 146 FPS, showing good frame pacing. High settings reduce the average to 113 FPS, while Ultra is still highly playable at 98 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. Low settings average 136 FPS, making this resolution viable for high refresh rate gaming. Medium settings produce 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. High settings average 86 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p gaming. Ultra settings drop to 74 FPS, still above the 60 FPS standard.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 92 FPS, which is impressive for 4K. Medium settings produce 65 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS, indicating occasional dips below 60 FPS. High settings average 58 FPS, making it borderline for 60Hz displays. Ultra settings average 50 FPS, which is not ideal for smooth gameplay. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 42 FPS drop, highlighting the significant cost of the game’s highest visual quality preset.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Control, the Intel Core i5-11400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination ranks 1183rd out of 3720 total combos. This places it in the upper 68% of all systems, indicating that it is a capable pairing for this title, though not at the very top tier of performance.

The CPU’s own benchmark percentile is 71% against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 17177. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are the AMD EPYC 7H12 (0.3% faster) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (0.6% slower), showing that the i5-11400F is a solid mid-range performer. The GPU’s percentile is notably higher at 85%, with an average benchmark score of 48477. It sits 1.5% above the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile but 3% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64.

The combination of a top-15% GPU with a mid-range CPU results in a system that is heavily GPU-bound in Control at higher resolutions. The 68th percentile rank for this specific combo suggests that while it outperforms a majority of systems, there are many configurations with more powerful CPUs or GPUs that achieve higher frame rates. The rank is likely dragged down by the CPU’s 71st percentile standing, which may limit performance in CPU-intensive scenes, though the game’s action-adventure nature typically relies more on GPU throughput.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F, a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake architecture, plays a supporting role in this configuration. With a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, it provides sufficient single-thread performance for the game’s logic and physics calculations. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with a 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for feeding the RX 6800 XT.

Benchmark results show the CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score is 868, while its 16-thread score is 5619, indicating strong scaling across cores. In Cinebench R23, it scores 14340 in multi-core and 2024 in single-core, which are respectable numbers for a 65W TDP processor. The CPU’s nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7H12, has a nearly identical average score (17120 vs 17177), suggesting that the i5-11400F does not hold back the GPU in most gaming scenarios.

In Control, the CPU’s role is less critical than the GPU’s, as evidenced by the FPS scaling with resolution. At 1080p, where the CPU has more influence, the combo still achieves high frame rates, maxing out at 179 FPS on Low settings. This suggests that the i5-11400F is capable of keeping up with the RX 6800 XT even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead is more pronounced. The processor’s 71st percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms it is not a weak link, but rather a competent partner that allows the GPU to perform to its potential without introducing significant bottlenecks.