Control

Can Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 run Control? Yes, but the experience varies sharply by resolution. The data shows a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake CPU paired with an 8 GB Ada Lovelace GPU that delivers playable frame rates across most of the tested spectrum, though 4K demands compromises. At 1920x1080, this combo clears 60 FPS on every preset, peaking at 139.9 FPS on Low. At 2560x1440, it stays above 60 FPS through High settings, but Ultra dips to 59.4 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain fluid, hitting 68.9 FPS, while Medium and High fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The following sections break down the exact settings, frame rates, and alternatives based on measured benchmark data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which produces an average of 68.9 FPS. Medium settings drop to 53.3 FPS, and High falls further to 45.1 FPS, making Low the only viable option for smooth 4K gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the ceiling rises to High settings, delivering an average of 66.8 FPS. Medium runs at 73.3 FPS, and Low reaches 108.5 FPS, but Ultra just misses the mark at 59.4 FPS, so High is the sweet spot for visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Ultra, which averages 79.4 FPS. This is the only resolution where every setting — Low at 139.9 FPS, Medium at 102.8 FPS, High at 90.3 FPS, and Ultra at 79.4 FPS — clears the 60 FPS bar, giving users full freedom to max out the game.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings. The measured average at 3840x2160 Low is 68.9 FPS. Medium drops to 53.3 FPS, and High falls to 45.1 FPS, so Low is the sole preset that remains playable at 4K.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: High settings achieve an average of 66.8 FPS at 2560x1440. Ultra dips to 59.4 FPS, just below the playable threshold, making High the best choice for smooth performance at this resolution.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 79.4 FPS, well above the 60 FPS threshold. All presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at 1080p.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666 (0.2% higher), while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower).

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48618. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, scores 48698, a mere 0.2% difference.

Q: Does this combo rank high among tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 1964 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The data indicates it is capable but not exceptional for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, frame rates scale down quickly with quality. Low settings deliver the only playable result at 68.9 FPS average. Medium drops to 53.3 FPS, High falls to 45.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 38.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 30.5 FPS, showing how heavily 4K taxes the RTX 4060.

At 2560x1440, the picture improves substantially. Low settings hit 108.5 FPS, Medium reaches 73.3 FPS, High manages 66.8 FPS, and Ultra falls just short of playable at 59.4 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 49.1 FPS, but the step from High to Ultra is only 7.4 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the top end.

At 1920x1080, performance is strong across the board. Low tops out at 139.9 FPS, Medium delivers 102.8 FPS, High runs at 90.3 FPS, and Ultra holds 79.4 FPS. Every preset exceeds 60 FPS, and even the most demanding setting retains over three-quarters of the Low-setting frame rate. The margin between Low and Ultra is 60.5 FPS, proving the CPU-GPU combo has ample headroom at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: 1080p is fully playable at all quality levels, 1440p requires dropping from Ultra to High for smoothness, and 4K forces a Low preset. No min or max FPS values were recorded in the dataset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's nearest rivals are all AMD parts with nearly identical average scores. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, a 0.2% difference from the RTX 4060's 17639, meaning it would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Control. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower). The AMD Radeon Pro 460 trails at 17509 (0.7% lower). These deltas are negligible, so any of these GPUs would produce similar playable settings and FPS results.

On the CPU side, the i5-14600K's closest competitors are a mix of server and desktop chips. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470, just 0.3% below the i5's 48618. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287 (0.7% lower), while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 scores 48995 (0.8% higher). The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48698, a 0.2% gap. None of these CPUs would meaningfully shift the measured FPS in Control, as the game's performance at these settings is largely GPU-bound.

For a user considering this combo, swapping the GPU to a Radeon HD 7790 or 780M would yield nearly identical results, while changing the CPU to any of the four rivals above would keep performance within 1% of the i5-14600K. The data suggests that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU provides ample headroom at lower resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, but the playable envelope narrows as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS on every preset, with Ultra averaging 79.4 FPS — a fully smooth experience with maximum visual settings. At 2560x1440, High settings remain playable at 66.8 FPS, but Ultra dips to 59.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, only Low settings stay fluid at 68.9 FPS, while Medium (53.3 FPS) and High (45.1 FPS) fail to meet the playable bar.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p Ultra is the recommended configuration for a smooth experience, 1440p High offers a strong balance of quality and smoothness, and 4K Low is the only way to maintain 60 FPS. Users prioritizing visual fidelity over resolution should stick to 1440p High, while those wanting 4K will need to accept Low settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested combinations in the database, this Intel Core i5-14600K + RTX 4060 pairing ranks 1964 out of 3720 combos for Control. That places it in the 52.8th percentile of tested systems, meaning roughly half of the tested hardware configurations perform better in this title. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-tier position (61st percentile among GPUs) and the CPU's strong showing (90th percentile among CPUs), but Control's demands appear to weight the graphics card more heavily.

The combo's ranking suggests it is a competent but not top-tier system for this game. It outperforms many older or lower-end configurations, yet it lags behind higher-end GPUs that dominate the top ranks. For a modern mid-range setup, the 1964th position is reasonable, especially given that 1080p Ultra and 1440p High are both fully playable. However, users seeking 4K Ultra performance would need to look at systems ranked far higher in the database.