Control

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-12700K sits in a tight cluster of similarly performing CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 35287 places it within 0.4% of its nearest rivals. The Intel Core i5-13600T scores 35305, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it is effectively indistinguishable in multi-threaded workloads. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 (-0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403 (-0.3%). The Intel Core 5 213PE rounds out the group at 35428 (-0.4%). For gaming, the 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates this processor sits comfortably above the majority of installed hardware, and the differences between these rivals are within measurement noise for typical frame rate delivery.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 20282, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M with a score of 20480, just 1% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (-1.2%), the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (-1.3%), and the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (-1.5%). These deltas are all small enough that users switching between these cards would see nearly identical frame rates in Control, provided other system components remain constant. The RTX 2070 SUPER carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is the same memory configuration class as the mobile RTX 3070 listed as a rival.

For Control specifically, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor at any resolution tested. The recorded data shows the GPU handling the rendering load, with frame rates scaling predictably as resolution and settings change. The nearest CPU rivals, all within 0.4% in average score, would deliver the same experience. The nearest GPU rivals, all within 1.5% in average score, would also behave similarly, though the desktop RTX 2070 SUPER has an advantage in sustained power delivery over the mobile part listed as a rival.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 1920x1080 with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 74.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four settings presets at this resolution are playable, including High at 81.4 FPS, Medium at 93.2 FPS, and Low at 132.7 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: High settings deliver 60.8 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium runs at 72.8 FPS and Low at 96.4 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that remains playable. Ultra at this resolution drops to 56.8 FPS, below the playable threshold.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 35.7 FPS, well below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 4K produce 44.4 FPS and Medium produces 49.1 FPS, both still below playable. Only Low settings at 4K reach 66.5 FPS, clearing the threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for Control?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2130 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This puts it in the upper half of tested systems, with roughly 57% of tested combos ranking above it and 43% below it.

Q: What frame rate difference exists between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: The difference is 58.4 FPS. Low settings produce 132.7 FPS average while Ultra settings produce 74.3 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium is 39.5 FPS, and between Medium and High is 11.8 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 2070 SUPER's ray tracing hardware affect Control's performance?

A: The GPU includes 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores from the Turing architecture, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate. However, the measured FPS data in the database does not separate ray tracing enabled from disabled scenarios. The recorded frame rates represent the standard benchmark configuration.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains measured average frame rates for twelve distinct configurations, spanning three resolutions and four quality presets. Minimum and maximum frame rate values are not recorded; only averages are available.

At 3840x2160, the results show a clear hierarchy. Low settings deliver 66.5 FPS average, which is the only playable option at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 49.1 FPS, High falls to 44.4 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 35.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 30.8 FPS, indicating that each step up in quality costs roughly 10 FPS at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves substantially. Low settings run at 96.4 FPS, Medium at 72.8 FPS, and High at 60.8 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 56.8 FPS, just 3.2 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. The step from Medium to High is a 12.0 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra costs only 4.0 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest preset.

At 1920x1080, all presets clear the playable threshold. Low settings reach 132.7 FPS, Medium runs at 93.2 FPS, High at 81.4 FPS, and Ultra at 74.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 39.5 FPS, the largest single-step drop across any resolution. From Medium to High, the cost is 11.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra, the cost is 7.1 FPS.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings reveals the scaling pattern. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rate from 132.7 to 96.4 FPS, a 36.3 FPS drop. Moving from 1440p to 4K at Low reduces from 96.4 to 66.5 FPS, a 29.9 FPS drop. At Ultra settings, the progression is 74.3 FPS at 1080p, 56.8 FPS at 1440p, and 35.7 FPS at 4K.

The Verdict

This system can run Control, but the playable envelope depends heavily on resolution. The recorded verdict data identifies which settings clear the 60 FPS threshold at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, every preset is playable. Ultra settings run at 74.3 FPS average, providing the full visual experience with headroom above the threshold. High, Medium, and Low all exceed 60 FPS as well, with Low reaching 132.7 FPS for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, three of four presets are playable. High settings average 60.8 FPS, barely clearing the threshold. Medium runs at 72.8 FPS and Low at 96.4 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that fails, averaging 56.8 FPS, which is 3.2 FPS short of playable.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 66.5 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall short, with 49.1, 44.4, and 35.7 FPS respectively. The 4K Ultra experience is not viable with this hardware, and even 4K High falls 15.6 FPS short of the threshold.

The Intel Core i7-12700K with its 12 cores, 20 threads, and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provides ample CPU headroom for Control. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU compute capacity (9.062 TFLOPS FP32) becomes the limiting factor at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, which achieves 66.5 FPS average. This clears the 60 FPS threshold by 6.5 FPS. No higher preset is playable at this resolution, and the step to Medium costs 17.4 FPS, dropping to 49.1 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the best playable setting is High, delivering 60.8 FPS average. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, though the margin is slim at just 0.8 FPS above the threshold. Medium provides more headroom at 72.8 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality within the playable window.

For 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra, averaging 74.3 FPS. This provides the highest visual fidelity with 14.3 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. All lower presets are also playable, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum quality without dropping below playable frame rates.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: each resolution step up requires dropping roughly one quality tier to maintain 60 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra works. At 1440p, High works. At 4K, only Low works.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination ranks 2130 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the upper-middle portion of the database's tested configurations, with 1590 combos ranked below it and 2129 ranked above it.

The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU in this specific game. The CPU's 84th percentile standing among all processors is notably stronger than the GPU's 65th percentile among all graphics cards. This suggests the RTX 2070 SUPER is the more limiting component for Control, which aligns with the measured frame rates showing significant drops as resolution increases.

Compared to the nearest CPU rivals (all within 0.4% in average score), the i7-12700K's rank would be essentially identical. Compared to the nearest GPU rivals (all within 1.5% in average score), the RTX 2070 SUPER's performance in Control would also be nearly the same, though the desktop card's higher sustained power delivery may give it a slight edge over the mobile RTX 3070 listed as a rival.

The rank of 2130 means this system handles Control competently at mainstream resolutions but cannot push maximum settings at 4K. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, this combo delivers a solid experience with multiple playable presets. For 4K, the user must accept Low settings to stay above 60 FPS, which limits the visual experience that Control's atmospheric environments and particle effects are known for.