Control

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a decisively high-performance experience in Control, with measured frame rates that clear the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. The data, derived from benchmark measurements, shows that this combination is not merely playable but provides substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays, particularly at 1440p and 1080p. Across all twelve measured scenarios—spanning four presets at three resolutions—the average frame rate never dips below 71.5 FPS, indicating that the hardware consistently outpaces the demands of this 2019 action-adventure title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and graphics presets. At 1920x1080, the system exhibits extreme performance headroom. With the Low preset, the average frame rate reaches 244.9 FPS. Moving to Medium reduces this to 174.6 FPS, while the High preset delivers 154.7 FPS. The most demanding setting, Ultra, still maintains an average of 136.3 FPS. This progression shows a predictable performance cost as visual fidelity increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 108.6 FPS difference, yet even the lowest figure remains more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high, though the scaling penalty from 1080p is evident. The Low preset averages 184.6 FPS, which is 60.3 FPS lower than the equivalent 1080p result. Medium produces 129.4 FPS, High drops to 117.7 FPS, and Ultra holds at 102.1 FPS. The performance ordering is consistent with the 1080p results, maintaining a strict hierarchy where each preset increment reduces the average by a meaningful margin—the difference between Low and Ultra here is 82.5 FPS.

The most demanding scenario, 3840x2160, still produces playable and often smooth results. At 4K, the Low preset averages 125.3 FPS, which is a substantial drop from the 1080p Low figure but still remarkably fluid. Medium follows at 90.2 FPS, High at 81.1 FPS, and Ultra at 71.5 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steepest at the Low preset, where the average falls by 59.3 FPS; at Ultra, the drop is 30.6 FPS. Across all resolutions, the Ultra preset at 4K represents the lowest measured average in the dataset, yet it remains 11.5 FPS above the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a system where the GPU is the primary performance driver, with the CPU providing ample support at all settings. This is most apparent when examining the scaling between resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 244.9 FPS, which is a CPU-intensive scenario where the Core i5-14400F's capabilities—evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,645 and single-core score of 3,055—allow the RTX 4080 SUPER to operate near its full potential. The 10-core, 16-thread processor maintains high throughput even at these elevated frame rates.

As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the frame rate drops consistently, confirming that the rendering load shifts decisively to the GPU. The RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, becomes the limiting factor as pixel count grows. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings results in a 34.2 FPS average reduction, while moving from 1440p to 4K at Ultra costs another 30.6 FPS. This linear degradation pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the graphics card without becoming a bottleneck.

At lower presets, particularly Low at 1080p, the CPU's role becomes more prominent. The 244.9 FPS result indicates that the processor can handle high instruction throughput, and its Passmark multi-thread score of 25,470 supports this observation. However, even in the most favorable CPU scenario, the system does not show signs of CPU limitation; rather, the data suggests a balanced pairing where the GPU scales its output according to resolution while the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery. The lack of min/max FPS data in the measurements prevents a more granular analysis of frame pacing, but the average figures indicate stable performance across all tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users prioritizing visual quality while maintaining at least 60 FPS, the Ultra preset is achievable at every resolution. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 71.5 FPS, which clears the playable threshold with 11.5 FPS to spare. This is the most demanding setting in the dataset, and the fact that it remains above 60 FPS means that no compromise is required for 4K gaming.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 102.1 FPS, providing substantial margin above the threshold. This configuration offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as the frame rate is high enough to support 100 Hz refresh rate monitors. The High preset at this resolution delivers 117.7 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended choice given the available headroom.

The 1920x1080 resolution presents the strongest case for Ultra settings, with an average of 136.3 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold and approaches the refresh rate ceiling of many high-end monitors. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p leaves significant performance on the table, making this the ideal configuration for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. In all three resolutions, the verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best settings choice, as it is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearest rivals that would produce nearly identical performance in Control. For the Intel Core i5-14400F, the closest alternatives based on average benchmark scores are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, which scores 32,233 against the i5's 32,279, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900 is equally close at 32,226, just 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 32,354, which is 0.2% ahead, while the Intel Core i7-12800H trails by 0.5% with a score of 32,121. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the i5-14400F in CPU-bound scenarios, meaning the measured FPS in Control would be virtually indistinguishable.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has rivals that are similarly matched. The original RTX 4080 scores 54,247 on average, a 0.1% difference from the SUPER's 54,209, indicating that the two cards perform nearly identically in this title. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind at 54,828 average score, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, which is 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S leads the group at 55,757, 2.8% ahead. None of these GPU alternatives would shift the playability verdict; all would maintain 60 FPS at every resolution, with the minor score differences translating to at most a few frames per second in the most demanding 4K Ultra scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 275th out of 3,720 tested combos for Control. This places the configuration in the top 7.4% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU achieves the 86th percentile among all GPUs, indicating that both parts are well above average in their respective categories.

The rank of 275 suggests that while this is a high-performance setup, there are still 274 combinations that outperform it in this specific game. These would presumably include configurations with even more powerful GPUs, such as the RTX 4090 series, or CPUs with higher single-thread performance. However, the practical impact is limited given that the system already exceeds 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. The gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is unlikely to be perceptible in normal gameplay, as the frame rates are already well beyond the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control with exceptional results. The verdict data confirms that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every tested resolution, with average frame rates that exceed the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at 71.5 FPS average, making it the most demanding configuration that still clears the threshold. The 2560x1440 resolution offers even more headroom, with Ultra averaging 102.1 FPS, while 1920x1080 delivers 136.3 FPS at Ultra settings.

The only consideration for users might be refresh rate matching. At 4K, the 71.5 FPS Ultra average is suitable for a standard 60 Hz display but falls short of 120 Hz panels. However, dropping to High at 4K increases the average to 81.1 FPS, and Medium delivers 90.2 FPS, both of which approach or exceed 90 Hz. For 1440p or 1080p displays with 120 Hz or 144 Hz refresh rates, the Ultra preset provides sufficient frame rates to fully utilize such monitors. In summary, this system is overqualified for 1080p and 1440p play and remains highly capable at 4K, making it a strong choice for Control at any resolution.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 71.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The highest measured average is 244.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209. In practice, performance in Control would be nearly identical.

*Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for performance in Control at 4K?*

A: The data indicates GPU-bound behavior at 4K, as frame rates scale down consistently with resolution increases. The CPU provides sufficient support, as shown by the 125.3 FPS Low preset result at 4K.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with the High preset, the measured average frame rate is 117.7 FPS.

Q: Are all presets playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1920x1080, with averages ranging from 136.3 FPS at Ultra to 244.9 FPS at Low.