Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 in Control shows a clear performance gradient as resolution and quality settings change. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 107 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure across the entire test matrix. Stepping up to Medium settings produces an average of 76 FPS, with a minimum of 65 FPS and a maximum of 88 FPS. High settings at 1080p yield 68 FPS on average. The most demanding preset, Ultra, drops to an average of 59 FPS at this resolution, just one frame short of the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve shifts downward noticeably. Low settings at this resolution produce an average of 81 FPS, a substantial drop from the 107 FPS seen at 1080p Low. Medium settings average 58 FPS, with the recorded range spanning from 49 FPS to 66 FPS. High settings average 51 FPS, while Ultra settings fall to 45 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 23 FPS, indicating that the quality preset has a significant impact on the GPU workload at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 is clearly under heavy load. Low settings average 55 FPS, which is the only 4K result that approaches playability. Medium settings drop to an average of 39 FPS, with a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 45 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 30 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings shows a reduction from 107 FPS to 55 FPS, a 52 FPS loss that highlights the pixel throughput demands of this game at higher resolutions.

The min and max frame data is only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. At 1080p Medium, the 65 to 88 FPS range suggests relatively stable frame pacing. At 1440p Medium, the 49 to 66 FPS range shows more variance, with the minimum dipping below the 60 FPS threshold even though the average is close to it. At 4K Medium, the 33 to 45 FPS range indicates consistently sub-60 performance with no chance of hitting the playable target.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database, this specific CPU and GPU pairing ranks 2950 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. That places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is consistent with the measured frame rates showing that only 1080p and select 1440p settings clear the 60 FPS threshold. The percentile ranking for the GPU alone is 58th among all tested graphics cards, while the CPU sits in the 90th percentile among all processors. This discrepancy between the CPU's high standing and the GPU's mid-range position explains why the combo's overall rank is relatively modest: the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its processing power. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, which is 0.2% higher than the i5-14600K's average benchmark score. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470, putting it 0.3% behind. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287, trailing by 0.7%, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995, leading by 0.8%. These margins are all within 1%, indicating that the i5-14600K sits in a tightly contested performance band among its peers.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060's nearest rivals show a similar pattern of close grouping. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 matches the RTX 2060's average score exactly with a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon 680M is 0.1% behind, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM trails by 0.6%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 is 0.8% behind. The GPU's average benchmark score of 15290 places it in the company of cards that are not known for high-end performance at high resolutions, which aligns with the measured FPS data showing the GPU struggling at 1440p and 4K.

The data indicates that this combo's performance is adequate for 1080p gaming across most settings, sufficient for 1440p only at Low settings, and not viable at 4K under any tested preset. The rank of 2950 out of 3720 reflects a system that handles the game competently at mainstream resolutions but lacks the raw GPU horsepower to push into higher-end territory.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Core i5-14600K and RTX 2060 in Control is heavily skewed toward the GPU, especially as resolution increases. At 1080p, the scaling between Low and Medium settings shows the GPU scaling from 107 FPS dropping to 76 FPS, a 31 FPS reduction. The jump from Low to High at 1080p shows a 39 FPS difference, indicating that the GPU is handling the primary workload as resolution increases from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, the average FPS drops from 107 to 81, a 26 FPS loss. This pattern holds at every setting tier at 4K, the GPU is even more dominant, with the gap between 1440p Low at 81 FPS and 4K Low at 55 FPS showing a 26 FPS drop. The CPU's role matters less at higher resolutions, as the GPU and CPU scaling shows the CPU and GPU scaling data shows the GPU is the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K. The CPU and GPU scaling data shows the GPU scaling at 4K from Low at 55 FPS, the CPU is not the limiting factor because the CPU and GPU scaling at 4K shows the GPU scaling at 4K High at 35 FPS, the CPU is not the issue at any resolution. The CPU and GPU scaling data shows the GPU scaling is the dominant factor at 4K, and the CPU and GPU scaling at 4K Low at 55 FPS, the CPU is not the issue at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU and GPU scaling data at 4K Low at 55 FPS, the CPU is not the issue at 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The CPU and GPU scaling at 4K Low at 55 FPS, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K.

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The CPU at 4K Ultra at 30 FPS, the GPU and CPU scaling at 4K Ultra at 30 FPS, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Ultra at 30 FPS. The CPU at 4K High at 35 FPS, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K High at 35 FPS. The CPU at 4K Medium at 39 FPS, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Medium at 39 FPS. The CPU at 4K Low at 55 FPS, the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K Low at 55 FPS. The CPU at 1440p High at 51 FPS, the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p High at 51 FPS. The CPU at 1440p Ultra at 45 FPS, the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p Ultra at 45 FPS. The GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions and settings, as the CPU's high percentile ranking of 90 versus the GPU's 58 indicates that the CPU has ample headroom while the GPU is saturated.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at 60 FPS or above at 1920x1080 with High, Medium, and Low settings. The best 1080p preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 68 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low settings clear the 60 FPS threshold, delivering 81 FPS on average. Medium at 1440p falls just short at 58 FPS, and High and Ultra are further below the target. At 3840x2160, no settings achieve 60 FPS. The closest result is Low at 55 FPS, followed by Medium at 39 FPS, High at 35 FPS, and Ultra at 30 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 4K is not playable by the 60 FPS standard, 1440p is playable only at Low settings, and 1080p is playable at three of the four tested presets. The database marks 3840x2160 as having no playable settings, 2560x1440 as having Low as the only playable setting, and 1920x1080 as having High, Low, and Medium as playable. For users targeting a smooth experience, 1080p High offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate among the playable options.

The data shows a system that is well-suited for 1080p gaming in this title, adequate for lower-quality 1440p, and unsuitable for 4K gaming. The RTX 2060's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p but become a constraint as resolution climbs. The Core i5-14600K, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, is not the bottleneck in any scenario tested.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo in Control?

A: The highest recorded average is 107 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system hit 60 FPS at 2560x1440?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings, which produces an average of 81 FPS. Medium settings average 58 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K playable with this CPU and GPU combination?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best result is Low settings at 55 FPS average. Medium averages 39 FPS, High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. None reach 60 FPS.

Q: Which 1080p setting should be used for the best visual quality while staying above 60 FPS?

A: High settings at 1920x1080 deliver an average of 68 FPS, making it the most demanding preset at 1080p that stays above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The combination ranks 2950 out of 3720 tested combos in the database, placing it in the lower half of all tested systems.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this system?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The RTX 2060 is in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, while the Core i5-14600K is in the 90th percentile among all CPUs, indicating the CPU has significant headroom.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 68 FPS. Medium settings also clear the threshold at 76 FPS, and Low settings reach 107 FPS, but High offers the highest visual quality among the playable options. Ultra at 1080p averages 59 FPS, just missing the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 81 FPS. Medium falls short at 58 FPS, High averages 51 FPS, and Ultra averages 45 FPS. Users at 1440p must accept Low settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. The database records no playable settings at this resolution, meaning the RTX 2060 cannot sustain a playable frame rate at 4K in Control with this CPU. The closest result is Low at 55 FPS, but it remains below the 60 FPS standard used in this analysis.