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The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 242nd out of 1636 tested combos in Control. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile of all processors, while the GPU reaches the 85th percentile, and the measured frame rates reflect a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. This combination delivers playable performance across all tested settings, with the GPU’s 24 GB of GDDR6 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth providing ample headroom for the game’s demanding visuals.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 242 out of 1636 places it in the upper tier of tested systems. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19221 is within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-8700K (19210), 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U (19167), 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19364), and 1.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7773X (18979). The GPU’s average score of 44019 trails the AMD Radeon Pro 580 by 0.4% (44195), leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile by 0.8% (43667), leads the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 by 1.6% (43313), and sits 2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti (44900). These deltas show that the CPU is a mid-range part with performance comparable to older high-end chips, while the GPU is a top-tier card that edges out most rivals in aggregate benchmarks. The combination’s overall rank is better than the CPU’s individual percentile, indicating that the GPU’s strength compensates for the CPU’s more modest standing.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems in Control?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX combination ranks 242nd out of 1636 tested combos.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX features 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 122.1.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The CPU scores 2332 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 16518 in multi-core, while Geekbench shows 2221 single-core and 9138 multi-core, indicating strong single-thread capability relative to its multi-thread output.

Q: What is the GPU’s TDP?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX has a TDP of 355 W.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear drop as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 139.7 at 1920x1080 to 108.2 at 2560x1440 and then to 73.6 at 3840x2160. At Low settings, the progression is 221.8 → 171.2 → 111.8. Medium settings yield 158.4 → 119.4 → 82.7, and Ultra settings produce 122.1 → 95.2 → 61.6. The consistent reduction across all presets indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 24 GB frame buffer and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle 4K textures, but the raw compute load still drives frame rates down. At 1080p, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are able to feed the GPU well enough to exceed 200 FPS on Low, but the scaling pattern suggests that the GPU’s headroom is not fully utilized at lower resolutions—the CPU becomes more relevant as frame rates climb.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The table below lists all measured average FPS values from the FACT PACK.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 73.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 111.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 82.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 61.6 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 108.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 171.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 119.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 95.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 139.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 221.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 158.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 122.1 |

At 1080p, even the Ultra preset maintains an average above 120 FPS, making the game highly fluid. The Low preset reaches 221.8 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, all presets stay above 95 FPS, with Ultra at 95.2 and High at 108.2. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 61.6 FPS, which is still playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. The High preset at 4K offers 73.6 FPS, providing a more comfortable buffer. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU does not appear to bottleneck at any tested setting.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Alder Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Its TDP is 65 W, and it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 16518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2332 in single-core, 9138 in Geekbench multi-core and 2221 in single-core, and 19433 in Passmark multithread with 3481 in single-thread. These results place the CPU in the 77th percentile of all processors. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, has an average score of 19210, a 0.1% difference, meaning the i5-12400F is essentially tied with that older high-end part. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Control, which is an action-adventure title that does not heavily scale beyond a handful of threads. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz helps maintain high single-thread performance, which is important for game logic and draw-call processing. In this combo, the CPU is clearly the weaker component relative to the GPU, but its performance is adequate to avoid becoming a bottleneck at the frame rates observed in the measured data.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 61.6 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold, but the High preset provides 73.6 FPS—a more comfortable margin for maintaining smooth gameplay. Medium at 4K yields 82.7 FPS, and Low reaches 111.8 FPS, so users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity can drop to Medium or Low. At 1440p, the High preset offers 108.2 FPS, while Ultra is 95.2 FPS; both are well above 60 FPS, so Ultra is a viable choice for maximum quality. At 1080p, all presets exceed 120 FPS, with Ultra at 122.1 FPS, making Ultra the recommended setting for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data indicates that the High preset at 4K strikes the best balance between visual quality and performance, while Ultra is playable but leaves little headroom. For users with 1440p displays, Ultra is the best choice, and for 1080p, Ultra is the clear recommendation.