Control

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a consistently smooth experience in Control, with measured frame rates that clear the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows a system that is not merely playable but offers substantial headroom for demanding settings, making it a strong match for this action-adventure title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data indicates that this combo can handle the highest graphical preset at every tested resolution while maintaining an average frame rate above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset achieves an average of 61 FPS, which is exactly at the playable threshold, making it the most demanding setting that still qualifies. For players prioritizing visual fidelity at 4K, the data confirms Ultra is viable, though with minimal headroom. The High preset at 4K offers a more comfortable margin with an average of 70.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 90.6 FPS, providing both maximum quality and significant performance cushion. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this hardware, as the demanding Ultra settings do not compromise the frame rate. The 1920x1080 resolution shows the greatest performance buffer, with Ultra settings averaging 119 FPS. This means at 1080p, the system is not only capable of running the game at maximum settings but does so with enough headroom to handle demanding scenes without dropping below 60 FPS.

The data across all three resolutions shows a clear pattern: this configuration is never forced to compromise on settings. From the lowest tested setting to the highest, every combination stays at or above 60 FPS, which is a notable result for a game with the visual complexity of Control.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the RTX 4070 SUPER and i5-14600K share the workload in Control. The frame rate differences between Low and Ultra presets are substantial at every resolution, indicating that GPU load is the primary driver of performance changes. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 217.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 119 FPS, a reduction of approximately 45%. This large swing demonstrates that the graphics card is being pushed harder as settings increase, while the CPU is capable of feeding it data at all times.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a moderate performance drop across all presets, with Ultra going from 119 FPS to 90.6 FPS, a 24% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K produces a more pronounced decline, with Ultra falling from 90.6 FPS to 61 FPS, a 33% reduction. This pattern indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom. The i5-14600K, with its 14 cores and 20 threads, appears to be well ahead of the game's requirements at all resolutions, as evidenced by the consistent scaling that tracks closely with GPU-bound expectations.

At 1080p, where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU load, the system still achieves 217.1 FPS on Low settings. This high ceiling suggests the processor is not bottlenecking even at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do. The data implies that Control is predominantly GPU-limited for this combo, with the CPU playing a supporting role that never becomes a constraint, even at 1080p with low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 621st out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the top 16.7% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result for a mid-to-high-end pairing. The percentile rankings of the individual components corroborate this position, with the CPU sitting in the 90th percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 83rd percentile among all graphics cards.

The rank of 621 suggests that while this combo is not at the absolute top tier of performance, it outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database for this specific game. The gap between this rank and the top performers likely comes from combos featuring higher-end GPUs, such as the RTX 4090 series, which would provide additional headroom at 4K Ultra. However, for the resolutions and settings where most players operate, this combo's ranking indicates it is well-positioned to deliver a high-quality experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this system. For the Intel Core i5-14600K, the closest matching processors in benchmark scores are the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, which scores 0.2% lower, and the AMD EPYC 4345P, which scores 0.3% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 are also within 0.8% of the i5-14600K's average benchmark score. These alternatives suggest that a system built with any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, assuming the same GPU.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, both scoring within 0.1% of the 4070 SUPER's average. The Quadro M6000 and RTX 4090 Mobile also fall within 1% of the 4070 SUPER's score. These comparisons indicate that users with these alternative GPUs would see very similar performance in Control, though the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER maintains a slight edge in the data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of performance across all tested settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 217.1 FPS average, Medium produces 154.5 FPS, High reaches 134.9 FPS, and Ultra sustains 119 FPS. These figures demonstrate a linear progression where each preset tier trades visual quality for performance, with the gap between Medium and High being the smallest at 19.6 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 164.9 FPS, Medium achieves 114.3 FPS, High runs at 101.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 90.6 FPS. The progression at this resolution shows a more compressed range, with a difference of 74.3 FPS between Low and Ultra, compared to 98.1 FPS at 1080p. This compression suggests that the GPU is beginning to work harder at 1440p, reducing the absolute performance gap between settings.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 107.1 FPS, Medium drops to 78.9 FPS, High reaches 70.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61 FPS. The range between Low and Ultra at 4K is 46.1 FPS, further confirming that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The data shows that even at 4K with Low settings, the system maintains over 100 FPS, which is an impressive result for this resolution class.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 61 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: All settings are playable at 2560x1440, but Ultra provides the best visual quality with an average of 90.6 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 119 FPS at 1920x1080 to 61 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 58 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary factor, as performance scales significantly with resolution changes while the CPU maintains high frame rates even at 1080p.

Q: Which preset should be used at 1080p for the best experience?

A: Ultra settings at 1920x1080 average 119 FPS, providing both maximum visual quality and a high frame rate.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the tested configurations?

A: No, every resolution and preset combination tested maintains an average frame rate at or above 61 FPS.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous: this PC can run Control exceptionally well. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings presets are playable at every tested resolution, with the best settings being Ultra at all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 119 FPS average, offering a high-refresh-rate experience with maximum visual fidelity. The 2560x1440 resolution with Ultra settings produces 90.6 FPS, striking an excellent balance between image quality and performance. Even at 3840x2160, the Ultra preset maintains 61 FPS, which clears the playable threshold, though players seeking more headroom at 4K could opt for High settings at 70.9 FPS.

This configuration demonstrates that it is not merely capable of running Control but is well-equipped to handle it at high settings across common gaming resolutions. The combination of the i5-14600K's strong single-thread performance and the RTX 4070 SUPER's substantial rasterization power results in a system that exceeds the requirements for a smooth experience in this title. For players targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo offers the ability to max out the game's settings without concern. At 4K, it remains playable at the highest preset, marking this as a versatile system for Control.