Control

The Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a distinctly mid-range experience in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data shows a pairing where the CPU provides substantial headroom, leaving the GPU as the primary arbiter of frame rates across most settings, with performance scaling that clearly favors 1080p and 1440p gaming.

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

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. This configuration provides a robust foundation for gaming, and the benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this specific title. The processor's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB contribute to its ability to handle the game's logic and physics without bottlenecking the graphics card.

With a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, the i5-13400F sits comfortably in the upper echelon of processors. Its synthetic benchmark scores reinforce this position; it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a single-core score of 3191. In the context of Control, which is a game that can be demanding on CPU resources during complex scenes, these scores suggest that the processor can maintain high frame rates. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 124 FPS average, a figure that is unlikely to be constrained by the CPU given its strong single-thread performance.

The i5-13400F's closest rivals in benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Intel Core 5 120, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, with delta percentages of 0, -0.3, -0.3, and 0.4, respectively. This indicates that the i5-13400F's computational power is essentially on par with these other popular chips. For Control, this means that the CPU's performance is more than adequate to feed frames to the RTX 5050, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU workload increases. The processor's 16 threads are well-suited for modern game engines, which can utilize multiple cores for tasks like streaming assets and processing AI, ensuring that the GPU is kept busy.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the clear performance driver in this pairing. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process, this GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2572 MHz, and the memory operates at an effective speed of 20 Gbps. These specifications are central to understanding the frame rates observed in the measured data.

The GPU's benchmark percentile is 66, indicating it performs better than roughly two-thirds of all GPUs. Its Passmark G3D score of 17326 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2502 highlight its capabilities. In Control, the RTX 5050's performance is the deciding factor in how the game scales with settings and resolution. The data reveals that at 1080p, the GPU is capable of delivering high frame rates, but it also shows the limits of its 8 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth at higher resolutions.

The RTX 5050's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, AMD Radeon HD 8970M, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile, with delta percentages of -0.6, -1, 1.6, and -1.6. This places the RTX 5050 in a competitive mid-range segment. For Control, the GPU's role is critical; it dictates the difference between a playable 40 FPS average at 4K High and a smooth 124 FPS average at 1080p Low. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests that at 4K Ultra, the combination of the GPU's processing power and memory bandwidth becomes the bottleneck.

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

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the combo scales performance across resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates are high, ranging from 68 FPS at Ultra settings to 124 FPS at Low settings. Moving to 2560x1440, these figures drop by roughly 25-30%, with the High setting falling from 78 FPS to 59 FPS, and the Low setting dropping from 124 FPS to 94 FPS. This scaling is consistent with an increase in GPU load, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed as the pixel count rises.

The most significant drop occurs when moving from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160). At 4K High, the average FPS falls to 40, a substantial decrease from the 59 FPS seen at 1440p High. The Low setting at 4K manages 63 FPS, but the Ultra setting plummets to 35 FPS. This pattern strongly suggests that the RTX 5050 is the limiting component at these higher resolutions. The CPU, with its high benchmark scores, is unlikely to be the cause of such a steep decline. The data indicates that the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, especially with higher graphical presets.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more gradual, which implies that the CPU and GPU are working in better balance at these resolutions. However, the sharp drop at 4K reveals that the GPU's memory bandwidth and processing power are simply not enough for a demanding title like Control at that resolution. The results show that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can provide a smooth experience, while 4K is only viable at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Control, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1756 out of 2888 combos. This places it in the 39th percentile, meaning that approximately 61% of tested systems perform better. This rank is a direct reflection of the measured FPS results, which show that while the combo is capable, it is far from top-tier.

The rank indicates that this system is a solid mid-range performer. It will handle the game well at 1080p and 1440p, but it will struggle to compete with higher-end configurations at 4K. The data shows that the combo's performance is heavily skewed by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. For users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, this rank is acceptable, as the system will deliver playable frame rates. However, those looking for a high-refresh-rate 4K experience would need to look at more powerful GPUs.

The combo's position in the rankings is a reflection of the balance between the CPU and GPU. The i5-13400F is a strong performer that is not holding the system back, but the RTX 5050's mid-range positioning prevents the combo from achieving a higher rank. The deltaPct values from the CPU and GPU nearest rivals suggest that both components are closely matched with their competitors, which translates to a system that performs as expected for its class.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 78.

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 63, but at High and Ultra settings, it drops to 40 FPS and 35 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which is exactly equal to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, resulting in a deltaPct of 0.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile rank among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 has a percentile rank of 66, meaning it outperforms 66% of all GPUs.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The benchmark data indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor. The FPS drops significantly from 1440p to 4K, while the CPU's strong benchmark scores suggest it has ample headroom.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS recorded for 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 57.

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

The table below details the exact measured frame rates for Control across all tested settings and resolutions.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 1920x1080 | Low | 124 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 88 | 75 | 101 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 78 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 68 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 94 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 67 | 57 | 77 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 59 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 52 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 63 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 45 | 38 | 52 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 40 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 35 | - | - |

The data shows a clear progression of performance degradation as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p, the combo delivers a highly playable experience across all settings, with the Low preset providing a comfortable margin for high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1440p results are also strong, with even the Ultra setting maintaining an average above 50 FPS, which is generally considered smooth for this type of game.

The 4K results are the most telling, showing the limitations of the RTX 5050. The drop from 63 FPS at Low to 35 FPS at Ultra is a 44% reduction, highlighting the GPU's struggle with the increased pixel count and graphical fidelity. The Medium setting at 4K provides a minimum FPS of 38, which is on the edge of playability. These numbers confirm that the combo is best optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can leverage the CPU's strength and the GPU's capabilities to provide a balanced and enjoyable experience. The lack of min and max FPS data for several settings suggests that the benchmark focused on average performance, but the available min/max figures for Medium settings show a relatively stable frame delivery.