Control

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-14600KF sits in a tightly contested CPU segment. Its average benchmark score of 49,394 places it within 1% of several nearby alternatives. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 trails by just 0.3%, making it the closest competitor in raw average score. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is 0.4% behind, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits 0.8% lower. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 edges ahead by 0.8%. For a game like Control, which relies heavily on single-thread performance for physics and AI, this cluster means users can expect near-identical frame pacing regardless of which of these CPUs is paired with the same GPU. The 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that this processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER records an average benchmark score of 20,282, landing in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% higher, the Intel Arc B570 is 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 is 1.5% higher. These deltas are within measurement noise, meaning a user swapping between these cards would see virtually identical frame rates in Control at the same settings and resolution. The RTX 2070 SUPER's Turing architecture, with 2,560 shading units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provides a consistent baseline. In practice, this means the RTX 2070 SUPER behaves like a mid-range card from the same era as the game's 2019 release, and its performance profile aligns closely with those rivals listed above.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination, the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, at 2,258 out of 3,720 tested combos for Control. That places it in the upper 39% of all configurations, which is a solid mid-to-upper tier position. The ranking reflects the balance between a high-end CPU and a mid-range GPU. The CPU's 90th percentile standing does not fully compensate for the GPU's 65th percentile placement, but the pairing avoids severe bottlenecks. In Control, the GPU carries most of the rendering load, especially at higher resolutions, so the RTX 2070 SUPER's position in the 65th percentile is the more relevant figure.

Compared to the full field of 3,720 combos, this system outperforms the majority, but it does not crack the top tier. The rank suggests that roughly 1,462 combos deliver higher average frame rates, while 2,258 fall below. This is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows playable performance at 1080p across all settings, but struggles at 4K Ultra. The combo's rank is not a verdict on quality; it simply reflects where this hardware lands relative to every other CPU-GPU pairing in the database. For Control specifically, the game's heavy use of volumetric effects and destructible environments means the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading throughput are critical, and the RTX 2070 SUPER provides enough of both to keep the combo competitive.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers strong results across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 129.2 FPS, Medium drops to 95.8 FPS, High settles at 84 FPS, and Ultra maintains 69.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 59.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution. Even the most demanding preset clears the 60 FPS threshold by nearly 10 FPS, so users can max out the game without concern. The scaling from Low to Ultra is roughly linear in terms of percentage drops, but the absolute values remain high enough that no preset feels compromised.

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low settings average 100.9 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium drops to 67.9 FPS, barely above the 60 FPS target. High falls to 59.6 FPS, just below the threshold, and Ultra averages 52.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 48.4 FPS, showing that the GPU begins to feel the resolution increase. At this resolution, users must choose between Medium, which clears 60 FPS with a small margin, and High, which misses it by 0.4 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p is the boundary where settings choices start to matter significantly.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles under load. Low settings average 66.6 FPS, clearing the threshold by 6.6 FPS. Medium drops to 45.2 FPS, High falls to 41.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 36.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 29.9 FPS, and the scaling is steep. Only the Low preset remains playable at 4K, and even that margin is not comfortable. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for higher presets at this resolution, as the game's texture and lighting demands exceed what the card can sustain.

The Verdict

This system can run Control, but the playable range depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 69.7 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this combo. At 2560x1440, the playable settings are Low and Medium, with Medium averaging 67.9 FPS. High falls just short at 59.6 FPS, so users should stick to Medium for a consistent experience above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low is playable, averaging 66.6 FPS. All other presets fall below 60 FPS, with Medium at 45.2 FPS, High at 41.6 FPS, and Ultra at 36.7 FPS.

The verdict is clear: this PC is capable of running Control at 1080p with maximum settings, at 1440p with medium settings, and at 4K only with low settings. The 60 FPS threshold is the dividing line, and the recorded data shows exactly where each preset lands. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, 1080p Ultra is the best choice. For those wanting higher resolution, 1440p Medium offers a balanced experience. At 4K, the system is functional but limited.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which average 66.6 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 45.2, 41.6, and 36.7 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best preset at 1440p for staying above 60 FPS?

A: Medium is the highest preset that clears the threshold, averaging 67.9 FPS. High falls just short at 59.6 FPS, so Medium is the recommended choice.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 20,282 is within 1.5% of the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, RTX 3070 Mobile, Intel Arc B570, and Intel Arc A750, making them effectively interchangeable for this game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for Control?

A: The GPU dominates at higher resolutions. At 4K, dropping from Ultra to Low increases FPS from 36.7 to 66.6, a 29.9 FPS swing. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking ensures it does not bottleneck, but the GPU's 65th percentile limits performance at demanding settings.

Q: Can this system handle 1080p at Ultra settings?

A: Yes, Ultra at 1920x1080 averages 69.7 FPS, which is 9.7 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. All presets at 1080p, from Low at 129.2 FPS to High at 84 FPS, are playable.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations?

A: This CPU-GPU pair ranks 2,258 out of 3,720 combos, placing it in the upper 39% of all systems tested for Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the only preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, with an average of 66.6 FPS. This is the sole playable option at 4K, and the margin is modest. Users should not attempt Medium or higher, as those averages drop to 45.2 FPS and below.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS is Medium, averaging 67.9 FPS. Low also clears the threshold at 100.9 FPS, but Medium offers a better visual quality trade-off. High and Ultra are not recommended, with 59.6 and 52.5 FPS respectively.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best choice, averaging 69.7 FPS. All presets are playable, but Ultra provides the highest fidelity without dropping below the threshold. The margin of 9.7 FPS gives some headroom for demanding scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear shift in component importance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the CPU's high single-thread performance, evidenced by its 4,594 R23 single-core score, ensures that physics and AI calculations do not bottleneck the GPU. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking is sufficient to push Ultra to 69.7 FPS, indicating that neither component is heavily stressed. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 59.5 FPS, which is primarily GPU-driven, but the CPU keeps pace.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take a larger role. The drop from Low at 100.9 FPS to Ultra at 52.5 FPS is 48.4 FPS, and the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading units become the limiting factor. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking means it is not the constraint; rather, the RTX 2070 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 9.062 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are what determine the frame rate. High settings at 1440p fall just short of 60 FPS, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates entirely. The 4K resolution quadruples the pixel count of 1080p, and the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot maintain high settings. The difference between Low at 66.6 FPS and Ultra at 36.7 FPS is 29.9 FPS, and even Medium drops to 45.2 FPS. The CPU's role diminishes to the point where its performance is irrelevant; the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit bus are insufficient for the game's high-resolution textures and effects. The recorded data indicates that users should treat this combo as a 1080p and 1440p solution, with 4K reserved for Low settings only.