Control

Control, a third-person action-adventure released in 2019, demands both raw GPU throughput and a capable CPU to maintain smooth frame rates across its physics-heavy combat and destructible environments. The combination of an Intel Core i5-14600KF (launch MSRP $294) and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (launch MSRP $1,599) delivers measured average frame rates that clear the 60 FPS playable threshold at every tested resolution and preset. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 77 FPS; at 1440p Ultra, 114.8 FPS; and at 1080p Ultra, 148.9 FPS. The data confirms that this setup runs Control at its highest quality settings across all standard resolutions, with no preset falling below the playability line.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS dataset (marked as `dataIsMeasured: true`) includes average frame rates for four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080). No minimum or maximum frame rate values were recorded, so the analysis relies solely on the average scores.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 89 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 141.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 101.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 77 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 129.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 205.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 149.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 114.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 176 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 271.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 194.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 148.9 |

At 3840x2160, the average frame rate spans from a low of 77 FPS on Ultra to a high of 141.5 FPS on Low, with Medium and High landing at 101.2 and 89 respectively. The gap between the most and least demanding presets is substantial, but even the Ultra setting remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the range tightens: Low produces 205.5 FPS, Medium 149.5, High 129.7, and Ultra 114.8. The 1920x1080 results are the most extreme, with Low reaching 271.9 FPS and Ultra still achieving 148.9 FPS. The scaling pattern is consistent: each preset at a given resolution shows a clear, monotonic decrease in frame rate as settings are increased, and the Ultra preset is always the lowest performer, yet never dips below 77 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals that resolution scaling has a dominant effect on frame rates, indicating a GPU‑bound scenario across all tested settings. When moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at the same preset, the average FPS roughly halves. For example, at High settings, the frame rate drops from 176 to 89; at Low, it drops from 271.9 to 141.5. This near‑linear relationship with pixel count is typical of a system where the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as the RTX 4090’s compute resources (82.58 TFLOPS FP32) and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory are being heavily tasked with rendering higher resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the CPU’s role becomes more pronounced, but the i5‑14600KF proves to be a capable partner. Its Cinebench R23 multi‑core score of 32544 and single‑core score of 4594 indicate strong per‑core performance, which is essential for feeding a high‑end GPU. The CPU’s 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs and its 14 cores / 20 threads ensure that even at low resolutions, the processor does not become a bottleneck; the highest measured FPS at 1080p (271.9) demonstrates that the CPU can push the GPU to its limits. In contrast, the GPU’s 88th percentile among all GPUs confirms that it is a top‑tier part, but its performance is more directly tied to resolution and preset.

The scaling between presets also shows that the GPU is the dominant factor. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 64.5 FPS (141.5 vs 77), while at 1080p the same preset gap is 123 FPS (271.9 vs 148.9). The wider spread at lower resolution suggests that the GPU still has headroom to exploit when the CPU can deliver frames quickly, but the overall pattern remains consistent: the RTX 4090 is the primary driver of performance, and the i5‑14600KF ensures the GPU is adequately fed.

Best Settings per Resolution

According to the measured data, every preset at every resolution remains at or above 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that still meets the playable threshold is therefore the Ultra preset in all three resolutions. The average FPS at Ultra settings are:

• 3840x2160 Ultra: 77 FPS
• 2560x1440 Ultra: 114.8 FPS
• 1920x1080 Ultra: 148.9 FPS

These results indicate that the system can run Control at maximum visual quality without any performance compromise. The 4K Ultra frame rate of 77 FPS leaves a comfortable margin over the 60 FPS threshold, while 1440p and 1080p Ultra deliver far higher headroom. For players who prioritise a locked 60 FPS experience, the Ultra preset is not only playable but offers a significant buffer, especially at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this CPU‑GPU combination ranks 104th out of 3,720 tested combos for Control. That places it in the top tier of systems for this title, reflecting the high performance of both components. The CPU’s benchmark percentile is 90th among all CPUs, and the GPU’s percentile is 88th among all GPUs, corroborating the top‑tier status.

The nearest rival for the CPU, based on average benchmark scores, is the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 with an average score of 49228 vs the i5‑14600KF’s 49394, a delta of 0.3%. The GPU’s nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60326 vs the RTX 4090’s 60347, a delta of 0.0%. This means that, in synthetic benchmarks, the i5‑14600KF and the Ryzen 9 7900 are virtually indistinguishable, and the RTX 4090 and the Arc Pro A60 are effectively equal. Other close alternatives include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% delta), Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 (–0.8% delta) for the CPU; and for the GPU, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% delta), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (–2.5% delta), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (2.9% delta). These similarities suggest that swapping to these near‑equal parts would likely produce comparable frame rates in Control, though actual game performance can vary due to other system factors.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 77 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: All presets at 2560x1440 exceed 60 FPS, with the most demanding preset (Ultra) achieving 114.8 FPS.

Q: How does this combination rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 104th out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top tier.

Q: Were there any minimum or maximum frame rate recordings?

A: No, the dataset only includes average FPS values; min and max fields are null.

Q: What is the CPU’s benchmark percentile?

A: The i5‑14600KF is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the GPU’s benchmark percentile?**

A: The RTX 4090 is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs.

The Verdict

This system can run Control with no compromises. At every resolution tested (1080p, 1440p, and 4K), the Ultra preset delivers an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The lowest measured value is 77 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the highest is 148.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra. All other presets (Low, Medium, High) also clear 60 FPS, meaning the system is not only capable of maximum settings but also leaves a comfortable margin for high‑refresh‑rate displays at lower resolutions. The combination’s rank of 104 out of 3720 confirms that it belongs to the upper echelon of systems for this title, making it a strong choice for playing Control at its highest quality settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on synthetic benchmark scores, the following components are closely matched to the tested parts and would be expected to deliver similar frame rates in Control:

• CPU alternatives: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 has an average benchmark score of 49394 (0.3% delta) from the i5‑14600KF’s 49394. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% delta) and Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (0.8% delta) are also very close. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 is slightly higher (–0.8% delta).
• GPU alternatives: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has a score of 60326 vs the RTX 4090’s 60347, a 0.0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (–2.5% delta) are also near matches. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% lower in average score.

Because these components differ by only a few percent in synthetic benchmarks, a system built with any of these near‑equal parts would likely deliver comparable measured FPS in Control. However, the exact in‑game performance could still vary due to driver optimizations, memory bandwidth, and other system characteristics.