Control

The combination of the Intel Core i5-11400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 442 out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 27% of all configurations measured. This is a strong result for a pairing that sits in the upper-middle tier of the database, with the RTX 4070's 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs serving as the primary driver of the combo's position. The CPU, while not a flagship part, is capable enough at its 75th percentile to avoid becoming a liability in this title, allowing the graphics card to express its full potential across most settings and resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 1,636 tested combos for Control, this pairing ranks 442nd, which translates to roughly the 73rd percentile of all configurations. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU, as the RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile among all graphics cards, while the i5-11400F sits at a comparatively modest 75th percentile among all CPUs. The data suggests that the graphics card is the dominant factor in determining the combo's position, with the CPU providing sufficient support without significantly dragging down the overall result.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 37,283 places it in close competition with the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37,507 and is only 0.6% faster, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A at 38,008, which is 1.9% faster. On the other side, the RTX 4070 is 2.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, which scores 36,371. These narrow deltas indicate that the RTX 4070 is well-positioned among its peers, and in Control specifically, it translates to consistently high frame rates. The CPU's average benchmark score of 17,181 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (17,189, 0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1260P (17,212, -0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U (17,215, -0.2%), while being 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i5-1240U (17,141). This clustering shows the CPU is competitive with other mid-range parts, though none of these rivals would be expected to outperform it dramatically in gaming workloads.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Control?*

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 191.5 at 1920x1080 with Low settings, which represents the ceiling for this pairing in the measured data.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 56.7 at Ultra settings to 99.3 at Low settings, with High settings producing 61.1 FPS and Medium producing 72.2 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 significantly faster than its closest rival in the database?

A: The RTX 4070 is 2.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, which is its closest rival on the slower side, but it is 1.9% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A, showing it sits in a tight performance band.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock and how does it relate to gaming performance?

A: The i5-11400F has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, which is a key factor in its single-thread performance, scoring 2,029 in Cinebench R23 single-core, a metric that often correlates with gaming responsiveness.

*Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have, and is that sufficient for Control?*

A: The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, which is adequate for Control's action-adventure gameplay, as the measured FPS shows no signs of CPU bottlenecking at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 100 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is sufficient for the texture loads at 4K resolution in this title.

Resolution Scaling

Examining the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario across all settings. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 119.5 at 1920x1080 to 92.4 at 2560x1440, a 22.7% reduction, and then to 61.1 at 3840x2160, which is a 48.9% drop from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical for a graphics-intensive title where pixel count is the primary stressor. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle the increased resolution without hitting a memory ceiling, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate progression.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced, with FPS dropping from 191.5 at 1080p to 146.3 at 1440p (a 23.6% reduction) and then to 99.3 at 4K (a 48.1% drop from 1080p). The fact that the percentage drops are nearly identical between Low and High settings indicates that the GPU is the limiting component across the board, rather than the CPU or memory subsystem. The i5-11400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are clearly not a constraint, as even at 1080p Low, where frame rates are highest, the CPU's boost clock of 4.40 GHz and single-thread score of 2,029 in Cinebench R23 are sufficient to keep up.

The data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the combo dips to 56.7 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This indicates that for 4K gaming, users would need to rely on Medium settings (72.2 FPS) or High settings (61.1 FPS) to maintain a playable experience. At 1440p, all settings exceed 77 FPS, making it the sweet spot for this pairing, while 1080p provides headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, with even Ultra settings hitting 105.6 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data points to 2560x1440 with High settings as the optimal balance, yielding 92.4 FPS. This resolution provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth action-adventure gameplay. At 4K, the choice is more constrained: Ultra settings produce 56.7 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold, while High settings at 61.1 FPS just barely crosses it. Medium settings at 4K deliver 72.2 FPS, which is a more comfortable margin for games with fast-paced combat.

At 1080p, the combo excels, with High settings hitting 119.5 FPS and Medium at 137.1 FPS, making it suitable for 120Hz displays. Low settings at 1080p yield 191.5 FPS, which would benefit 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 has enough headroom at 1080p to push very high frame rates, but the i5-11400F's performance, while capable, does not need to be pushed to its limits to achieve enjoyable results.

Given the measured rows, the recommendation is to prioritize 1440p resolution with High settings as the default, as it offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance. For users with 4K displays, Medium settings are recommended over High, as the 11.1 FPS difference (72.2 vs 61.1) is more valuable than the incremental visual improvement, especially in a game with intense particle effects and physics. Ultra settings should be reserved for 1080p or 1440p where the frame rate remains above 77 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 191.5 FPS, Medium achieves 137.1 FPS, High reaches 119.5 FPS, and Ultra hits 105.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 44.9% reduction in frame rate, which is a typical trade-off for increased visual fidelity. The 191.5 FPS at Low indicates that the RTX 4070 is not fully utilized at this resolution, suggesting the CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration and 4.40 GHz boost clock are keeping pace with the GPU's output.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the GPU's workload. Low settings average 146.3 FPS, Medium drops to 102.2 FPS, High comes in at 92.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 77.9 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at this resolution is 44.1 FPS, which is a significant jump, while the gap between High and Ultra is 14.5 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end. At 1440p, even Ultra settings remain above 75 FPS, making this resolution fully playable with all settings maximized.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. Low settings average 99.3 FPS, which is still a very playable frame rate, but Medium drops to 72.2 FPS, High to 61.1 FPS, and Ultra to 56.7 FPS. The progression shows that each step up in settings costs roughly 14-17 FPS at this resolution, with the Ultra preset being the only one that dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The 12 GB of VRAM on the RTX 4070 is sufficient, as the frame rates do not indicate any memory-related stuttering, but the raw computational load of 4K pushes the GPU to its limits.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Rocket Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 12 MB shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 14,372 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2,029 in single-core, which places it at the 75th percentile of all CPUs. These scores are relevant to Control because the game's action-adventure genre typically relies on single-thread performance for game logic and physics, while multi-thread performance helps with background tasks and asset streaming.

The data shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this pairing. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the combo achieves 191.5 FPS, indicating that the i5-11400F's single-core performance is sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 at high frame rates. The 4.40 GHz boost clock is the key enabler here, as it allows the processor to handle the game's main thread efficiently. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are also adequate for Control's multi-threaded aspects, as the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent across settings, showing no sudden drops that would indicate a CPU limitation.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and dual-channel DDR4 support are sufficient for this game, as the RTX 4070's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is the dominant factor in data throughput. The i5-11400F's PCIe Gen 4 support with 20 lanes provides adequate bandwidth for the GPU's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, though the RTX 4070 would likely not saturate even a PCIe 3.0 connection in this title. Overall, the CPU's role is supportive but not limiting, and its 75th percentile ranking is well-matched to the GPU's 81st percentile, creating a balanced system that avoids the FPS drops that would occur with a weaker processor.