Control

This combination of the Intel Core i3-12100F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a robust Control experience across all tested resolutions, with the data showing that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The benchmark results position this pairing in the 436th spot out of 3,720 tested combos, placing it comfortably within the top 12% of all configurations tested for this title. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is not merely playable but offers substantial headroom, particularly at lower resolutions where the average FPS approaches or exceeds 200.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 436 out of 3,720 tested combinations places this Intel Core i3-12100F + RTX 4070 Ti SUPER pairing in the 88th percentile of all tested systems for Control. This is a strong showing, indicating that the configuration outperforms the vast majority of combinations evaluated by the database. The ranking reflects the GPU’s high benchmark standing, as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits at the 76th percentile among all GPUs tested, while the CPU’s 68th percentile ranking is comparatively modest. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of this combo’s high placement, with the CPU providing adequate support without becoming a significant bottleneck.

Examining the individual component benchmarks provides context for this ranking. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 31,087, which is within 1.9% of the NVIDIA TITAN RTX’s score of 31,676 and 1.4% behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell’s 31,532. The CPU’s average score of 13,494 places it in close competition with the Intel Core 3 N355 (13,492, 0% delta) and the Intel Core i5-9500 (13,452, 0.3% delta). This indicates that while the CPU is not a top-tier performer, it delivers sufficient processing power for this game, and the combination’s overall rank benefits from the GPU’s substantial capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves 62.6 FPS. This is a notable result, as it means the system can run the game at maximum settings at 4K with only a small margin above the playable threshold. High settings at this resolution produce 73.6 FPS, offering a more comfortable buffer, while Medium reaches 80.5 FPS and Low hits 118.6 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers 97.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. High settings at this resolution reach 111.3 FPS, Medium achieves 124 FPS, and Low produces 169.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system shows its full potential, with Ultra running at 125.5 FPS, High at 146.9 FPS, Medium at 161.3 FPS, and Low at an exceptionally high 225.5 FPS. For each resolution, the Ultra preset is the recommended setting because it clears the 60 FPS bar while delivering maximum visual quality.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces 225.5 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 125.5 FPS. This 100 FPS difference (a 44.4% reduction from Low to Ultra) indicates that the GPU is heavily utilized at this resolution, with the CPU having enough headroom to feed the graphics card at lower settings. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows that graphical settings have a substantial impact on frame rates, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with reduced absolute numbers. Low settings yield 169.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 97.6 FPS, a difference of 72.3 FPS (42.6% reduction). The relative scaling is similar to 1080p, suggesting the GPU remains the primary constraint. At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves 118.6 FPS, while Ultra falls to 62.6 FPS, a 56 FPS difference (47.2% reduction). The larger percentage drop at 4K indicates that the GPU’s workload increases more steeply with higher settings at this resolution, reinforcing that this game is predominantly GPU-limited.

The CPU’s role is best understood by observing that even at the lowest resolution with the lowest settings, the system never appears CPU-bound in a way that caps performance. The 225.5 FPS at 1080p Low suggests the Core i3-12100F can sustain very high frame rates when the GPU is not under heavy load. However, the consistent scaling across resolutions indicates that the GPU is the deciding factor for most settings, and the CPU’s 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient to avoid creating a significant bottleneck in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 62.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes it the most demanding playable setting at that resolution.

Q: What is the highest average FPS this system can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average is 225.5 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This represents the maximum measured performance across all tested configurations.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER compare to the TITAN RTX for this game?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has an average benchmark score of 31,087, which is 1.9% lower than the TITAN RTX’s score of 31,676. This places the two GPUs in a similar performance tier.

Q: Is the Core i3-12100F a bottleneck for this GPU in Control?

A: The benchmark data does not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 225.5 FPS, suggesting the CPU can handle high frame rates. The consistent scaling across resolutions points to the GPU as the primary performance driver.

Q: What settings should be used for a 1440p monitor?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 97.6 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS and provides the best visual quality while maintaining smooth performance.

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

A: This configuration ranks 436th out of 3,720 tested combos, placing it in the top 12% of all systems evaluated for Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates show a clear progression across settings. The Low preset averages 118.6 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 80.5 FPS, High falls to 73.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 62.6 FPS. The step from Low to Medium represents a 32.1% reduction in performance, while the drop from Medium to High is 8.6%, and from High to Ultra is 14.9%. This pattern indicates that the most significant performance cost comes from moving from Low to Medium, with diminishing returns at higher settings.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 169.9 FPS, Medium reaches 124 FPS, High produces 111.3 FPS, and Ultra delivers 97.6 FPS. The reduction from Low to Medium is 27%, from Medium to High is 10.2%, and from High to Ultra is 12.3%. The absolute differences are smaller than at 4K, but the relative scaling remains consistent, reinforcing the GPU-bound nature of the workload.

At 1920x1080, the system performs at its peak. Low settings produce 225.5 FPS, Medium reaches 161.3 FPS, High achieves 146.9 FPS, and Ultra delivers 125.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 28.5%, from Medium to High is 8.9%, and from High to Ultra is 14.6%. This resolution shows the greatest headroom, with even the most demanding preset running at more than double the 60 FPS threshold. Across all resolutions, the data shows a consistent pattern: Low settings provide the highest frame rates, and each subsequent setting tier reduces performance by a similar proportional amount, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all average frame rates exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 62.6 FPS, which is playable but leaves limited headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at this resolution provides a more comfortable 73.6 FPS, and Low reaches 118.6 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system excels, with Ultra averaging 97.6 FPS and all other presets exceeding 111 FPS. The 1920x1080 results are exceptional, with every preset running well above 125 FPS, making this resolution the sweet spot for maximum performance.

The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions and settings. For 4K users, Ultra is technically playable, but High offers a better balance of visual fidelity and performance stability. For 1440p and 1080p users, Ultra settings are fully recommended, as the frame rates remain well above the playable threshold. The data indicates that this combination is well-suited for Control, with the GPU providing ample power and the CPU avoiding any significant bottleneck.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores are the Intel Core 3 N355, which scores 13,492 (0% delta), and the Intel Core i5-9500, which scores 13,452 (0.3% delta). These processors would deliver effectively identical CPU-bound performance in Control. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13,594, which is 0.7% higher, and the Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13,351, which is 1.1% lower. Any of these CPUs would behave similarly to the Core i3-12100F, providing comparable support for the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this game.

For the GPU, the closest alternatives include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, which scores 31,206 (0.4% higher than the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 31,087), and the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q, which scores 31,220 (0.4% higher). The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell scores 31,532, which is 1.4% higher, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX scores 31,676, which is 1.9% higher. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Control, with differences of less than 2% in overall benchmark performance. Users with any of these alternative components can expect comparable gameplay experiences, though the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s specific combination of features and performance makes it a strong match for this title.