Control

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a performance profile that is straightforward to contextualize against nearby hardware. The CPU sits at the 90th percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 49,394. Its closest rivals in aggregate performance are the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (scoring 49,228, a 0.3% difference), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196, 0.4% away), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48,995, 0.8% away). The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 scores 49,796, which puts it 0.8% ahead of the i5-14600KF. In practical terms, any of these four alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable CPU-bound behavior in Control, as the deltas are all within a single percentage point.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070 SUPER holds the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43,262 (0.1% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43,268 (0.1% ahead), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43,301 (0.2% ahead). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% ahead at 43,667. For Control specifically, these GPU alternatives would deliver essentially the same frame rates at every resolution and preset, since the performance differences are negligible. The data indicates that swapping the i5-14600KF for any of its four CPU rivals, or the RTX 4070 SUPER for any of its four GPU rivals, would not meaningfully alter the measured FPS figures presented below.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 639th out of 3,720 tested combos for Control. That places it in the top 17.2% of all tested configurations for this title, which is a strong showing given the breadth of hardware combinations evaluated. The rank reflects the aggregate of both components working together; the CPU's 90th percentile standing and the GPU's 83rd percentile standing combine to produce a system that sits comfortably above the median but not at the very apex of the leaderboard. For context, the top-ranked combos would require both components to be at the 95th percentile or higher, which this pairing does not quite reach. Still, the 639th position out of 3,720 means the majority of tested systems—roughly 3,081 of them—fall below this configuration in Control's performance hierarchy.

The rank is consistent with what the individual component percentiles suggest. A CPU at the 90th percentile paired with a GPU at the 83rd percentile would be expected to land somewhere in the upper quintile of all combos, and the data confirms that expectation. The gap between this combo and the very top performers is driven primarily by the GPU, which is good but not exceptional relative to the full field of graphics cards. The CPU is closer to the leading edge of its category, which matters for Control's CPU-heavy moments, but the overall ranking is a composite of both.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Control covers three resolutions and four presets, providing a complete picture of how this system behaves. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the RTX 4070 SUPER paired with the i5-14600KF produces 214 FPS on Low settings, 152 FPS on Medium, 135 FPS on High, and 118 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset includes min and max figures of 130 and 175 FPS respectively, indicating smooth frame pacing with no severe dips. The spread between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS, showing that the graphics settings have a substantial impact on output even at 1080p. All presets clear the 60 FPS playability threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding setting delivering nearly double the minimum acceptable frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to show the resolution's increased pixel load. Low settings produce 162 FPS, Medium yields 115 FPS (with min/max of 98 and 133), High delivers 102 FPS, and Ultra drops to 89 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 73 FPS, narrower than at 1080p, which suggests the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as resolution increases. Every preset at 1440p still exceeds 60 FPS comfortably, with the lowest recorded average being 89 FPS at Ultra. The min FPS figure of 98 at Medium confirms that even the frame dips stay well above the playability threshold.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the system begins to approach its limits. Low settings deliver 110 FPS, Medium produces 78 FPS (with min/max of 66 and 90), High drops to 69 FPS, and Ultra lands exactly at 60 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 50 FPS, the smallest spread across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed at 4K and settings changes have less relative impact. The Medium preset's minimum of 66 FPS shows that even the lowest frames stay above 60, but the margin is thin. Ultra at 4K sits precisely on the 60 FPS threshold, making it playable but with no headroom for demanding scenes.

The Verdict

The data answers the central question definitively: yes, this PC can run Control, and it can do so at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The playability threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and every single average frame rate in the measured dataset meets or exceeds that number. At 1080p, the lowest average is 118 FPS at Ultra, which is nearly double the threshold. At 1440p, the lowest average is 89 FPS at Ultra, providing a comfortable buffer. At 4K, the lowest average is exactly 60 FPS at Ultra, which qualifies as playable but leaves no margin for error.

The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with an average of 118 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. This means the system can run Control at its maximum visual quality at all tested resolutions, though 4K Ultra is a marginal case. Players who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity might choose High at 4K (69 FPS) or Medium at 4K (78 FPS with a 66 FPS minimum) to gain headroom. At 1080p and 1440p, there is no practical reason to drop below Ultra, as the frame rates are already far above the threshold. The verdict is unambiguous: this configuration is fully capable of running Control at maximum settings across the board.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, it averages exactly 60 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which meets the playability threshold. However, there is no headroom above the threshold, so demanding scenes may cause dips below 60.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 214 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Ultra settings, the highest average is 118 FPS at 1080p.

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

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 118 FPS at 1920x1080 to 60 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 58 FPS. At Low settings, it drops from 214 FPS to 110 FPS, a reduction of 104 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, where the spread between Low (110 FPS) and Ultra (60 FPS) is just 50 FPS. At 1080p, the spread is 96 FPS, indicating the CPU can still feed the GPU adequately.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the minimum is 130 FPS. At 2560x1440, it is 98 FPS. At 3840x2160, it is 66 FPS. All stay above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems for Control?

A: It ranks 639th out of 3,720 tested combos, placing it in the top 17.2% of all configurations for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players seeking the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS, the data provides a clear answer for each resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver an average of 118 FPS, which is the highest preset and far above the threshold. There is no reason to use anything lower at this resolution, as even the most demanding settings provide nearly double the minimum acceptable frame rate. At 2560x1440, Ultra again is the best choice, averaging 89 FPS. This provides a 29 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, offering both visual quality and reasonable headroom for frame drops.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. Ultra settings average exactly 60 FPS, which meets the threshold but leaves no margin. High settings average 69 FPS, providing a 9 FPS buffer, while Medium averages 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS. The best setting depends on the player's tolerance for frame rate variation. If the goal is maximum visual quality while still clearing 60 FPS on average, Ultra is technically playable. However, for a more stable experience, High at 69 FPS offers a safer margin, and Medium at 78 FPS (with a 66 FPS minimum) is the most secure choice for avoiding dips below the threshold. The data supports Ultra at 1080p and 1440p without reservation, but at 4K, High or Medium may be preferable for consistent performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals how the i5-14600KF and RTX 4070 SUPER divide responsibilities in Control. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a relatively larger role, as evidenced by the wide performance spread across settings. Low settings produce 214 FPS, while Ultra produces 118 FPS—a 96 FPS difference that is driven primarily by GPU load. The high frame rates at 1080p, even at Low settings, suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to sustain over 200 FPS, indicating that the i5-14600KF is not a limiting factor at this resolution.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU's influence grows. The spread between Low (162 FPS) and Ultra (89 FPS) narrows to 73 FPS, showing that the GPU is becoming more saturated. The CPU still keeps up, as evidenced by the 89 FPS at Ultra, but the frame rates are increasingly constrained by the graphics card's pixel throughput. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The spread between Low (110 FPS) and Ultra (60 FPS) shrinks to just 50 FPS, and even Low settings cannot reach the frame rates seen at lower resolutions. This pattern indicates that Control's performance at 4K is almost entirely GPU-bound, with the RTX 4070 SUPER's rendering capacity being the primary determinant of FPS.

The CPU's role is most pronounced at 1080p, where high frame rates place greater demands on the processor to issue draw calls and manage game logic. The i5-14600KF's 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with its 90th percentile benchmark ranking, ensure that it does not bottleneck the GPU at any resolution tested. The data shows that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, which is typical for graphically demanding titles. Players seeking higher FPS at 4K would need a more powerful GPU, while those targeting 1080p could potentially pair this CPU with a stronger graphics card and still see gains. At 1440p, the balance is more even, with both components contributing meaningfully to the final frame rates.