Control

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a mid-table performance in Control, ranking 1288th out of 1636 tested combos. This places the pairing in the lower-mid tier of the database, indicating that while the components are capable, the combination does not push into high-refresh-rate territory at demanding settings. The data shows a system that is balanced, with the CPU and GPU each taking turns as the limiting factor depending on resolution and preset.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a thermal design power of 65 W. The processor features 18 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a mid-range desktop chip. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 16,518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9,138 in Geekbench multi-core, while single-thread scores of 2,332 and 2,221 respectively indicate solid per-core capability.

In Control, the CPU's role is most evident at lower resolutions and settings where the graphical load is lighter. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 111.6 FPS, which is the highest measured result in the dataset. This suggests that the 12400F's single-thread performance, reflected in its 909 3DMark single-thread score, is sufficient to feed the Arc B580 without becoming a bottleneck at these settings. The processor's 12 threads also help maintain frame pacing in a game that can utilize multiple cores for physics and AI tasks.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 77 among all tested CPUs indicates it outperforms a majority of processors in general benchmarks. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400F is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-8700K (deltaPct 0.1) and Intel Core i5-1335U (deltaPct 0.3), while slightly trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7%. This puts the CPU in a competitive position for gaming workloads. However, the measured frame rates in Control show that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, a pattern typical for a game with heavy visual effects.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 111.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 31.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically desired for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data shows a significant drop from 1080p to 1440p at the same settings, indicating the GPU becomes the limiting factor. For example, at High settings, FPS falls from 74.4 at 1080p to 51.8 at 1440p.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (111.6 FPS) and Ultra (63.3 FPS) is 48.3 FPS, showing a substantial performance cost for higher visual fidelity.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested combinations in Control?

A: The combo ranks 1288th out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the 21st percentile of tested systems.

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 62.5 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling pattern in the measured data clearly identifies the GPU as the primary performance limiter in most scenarios. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 74.4 to 51.8, a reduction of 30.4%. The decline continues to 3840x2160, where the frame rate falls to 35.4 FPS, a 52.4% drop from the 1080p baseline. This consistent degradation with increasing pixel count is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload.

At Low settings, the trend is even more pronounced. The combo delivers 111.6 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 85 FPS at 1440p and further to 58.7 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest quality preset, the 4K result barely exceeds 60 FPS, demonstrating that the Arc B580's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 456.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth are insufficient for high-resolution rendering in this title. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus is adequate for capacity, but the raw throughput limits performance.

The scaling between Medium and High settings is relatively linear across resolutions, suggesting that the game's rendering pipeline scales predictably with GPU load. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p (from 111.6 to 79.0 FPS) indicates a significant increase in shader complexity. This pattern confirms that while the i5-12400F has the headroom to handle the game's CPU demands, the Arc B580's performance ceiling is reached well before 4K becomes a viable option for smooth play.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo's rank of 1288 out of 1636 tested combinations places it in the 21.3rd percentile of all systems tested in Control. This is a notably low position, suggesting the combination underperforms relative to the broader distribution of hardware pairings. In context, this rank indicates that a majority of tested combos achieve higher average frame rates, likely due to more powerful GPUs or configurations better suited to this game's demands.

The ranking becomes more illustrative when considering the individual component benchmarks. The CPU's percentile of 77 among all processors, combined with the GPU's percentile of 66 among all graphics cards, would suggest a system that should perform above average. However, the measured game performance tells a different story. The Arc B580's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which has a deltaPct of -0.7% in average benchmark score, meaning the RTX 4060 scores about 0.7% higher. Yet in Control, the combo's low rank suggests the game may not be optimized for the Arc B580's architecture.

The discrepancy between synthetic benchmarks and real-world game performance is a critical observation. While the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 15,748 is respectable, the game's specific rendering paths may not fully utilize the Xe2-HPG architecture's capabilities. The rank of 1288 indicates that users of this combo will likely need to accept lower settings or resolutions to achieve playable frame rates, a conclusion supported by the measured FPS data.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a range of performance depending on the preset. Low settings produce an average of 111.6 FPS, which is the only configuration exceeding 100 FPS. Medium settings average 79.0 FPS, High settings average 74.4 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 63.3 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the most viable resolution for this pairing, with all settings except Ultra meeting or exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases noticeably across all presets. Low settings average 85 FPS, which remains playable but is 26.6 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 62.5 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings drop to 51.8 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 49.9 FPS. The data shows that 1440p requires careful settings selection, with only Low and Medium delivering consistently smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 58.7 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. Medium settings average 40.1 FPS, High settings average 35.4 FPS, and Ultra settings average 31.2 FPS. These results demonstrate that 4K gaming is not a realistic option for this hardware combination in Control, as even the lowest settings fail to reach the 60 FPS target.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For users targeting 60 FPS gameplay, the data suggests a clear hierarchy of viable settings based on resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 74.4 FPS offers a balanced experience, providing better visual quality than Medium (79.0 FPS) with only a 4.6 FPS penalty for the upgrade. Ultra at 63.3 FPS is still playable but leaves minimal headroom for frame drops in demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 62.5 FPS is the only setting that reliably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. Low settings at 85 FPS provide a comfortable margin but sacrifice significant visual fidelity. High and Ultra settings at 51.8 and 49.9 FPS respectively are below 60 FPS and may result in noticeable stuttering during intense combat sequences.

For 3840x2160, the data indicates that no preset delivers a satisfactory experience. Even Low settings at 58.7 FPS fall short of the 60 FPS target, and the visual quality at this resolution with Low settings would be poor. The recommendation is to avoid 4K entirely with this combo and instead focus on 1440p Medium or 1080p High for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. The measured data shows that the i5-12400F has sufficient CPU headroom across all resolutions, making the Arc B580 the definitive factor in settings selection.