Control

The Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a strong performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data set reveals that this pairing can handle the game across all tested resolutions, though the playable settings ceiling varies significantly from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 86.6 FPS at Ultra settings, while at 2560x1440 it maintains 64 FPS at the same preset. The 3840x2160 resolution presents a challenge, with only Low settings clearing the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 79.3 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics, compares the hardware to its nearest rivals, and provides specific settings guidance for each resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 86.6 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: Only Low settings are playable at 4K, achieving an average of 79.3 FPS. Medium settings drop to 55.6 FPS, and High falls to 49.8 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, which is 0.7% lower than the RX 7600 XT's score of 17083. This indicates nearly identical overall GPU performance.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700KF ranks in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35365.

Q: At which resolution does the combo show the largest performance drop between Low and Ultra settings?

A: The largest absolute drop is at 1920x1080, where performance goes from 156.8 FPS on Low to 86.6 FPS on Ultra, a difference of 70.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the drop is 57.7 FPS, and at 3840x2160, it is 36.7 FPS.

Q: Does the data show any min or max FPS values for this game?

A: No. The measured FPS data for Control only includes average FPS values for each resolution and settings combination; min and max FPS fields are null across all entries.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearest rivals that would produce very similar in-game behavior. The Intel Core i7-12700KF's average benchmark score of 35365 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12700K (score 35287) and the Intel Core i5-13600T (score 35305). The Intel Core i7-13700T (score 35403) and Intel Core 5 213PE (score 35428) are also close, with deltas of -0.1% and -0.2% respectively. For practical purposes, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, as the differences are within measurement noise.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (average score 17208) is closely matched by the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (score 17083, 0.7% higher). The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (score 17037) and AMD Radeon HD 7970M (score 17019) are also within 1.1% of the RTX 3070's score. The NVIDIA Tesla K40c (score 17468) is 1.5% higher. When paired with the i7-12700KF, swapping the RTX 3070 for any of these GPUs would yield nearly identical performance in Control, though the GTX 690 and HD 7970M are much older architectures and may lack modern driver optimizations for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1594th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the pairing in the upper-middle tier of all possible system configurations in the database. The percentile rankings of the individual components support this position: the CPU sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The CPU is clearly the stronger component relative to its peers, while the GPU, though capable, is closer to the median. This ranking suggests that while the combo is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it is well above average and should handle most games at high refresh rates on 1440p or standard 60 FPS at 4K with adjusted settings.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Control, but the playable experience depends heavily on resolution. At 1920x1080, all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the best playable setting being Ultra at 86.6 FPS average. At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, and Ultra is again the best choice, achieving 64 FPS average. The situation changes at 3840x2160, where only the Low preset (79.3 FPS average) maintains 60 FPS. Medium (55.6 FPS), High (49.8 FPS), and Ultra (42.6 FPS) all fall short. For a standard 60 FPS target, this system is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, but at 4K, users must compromise with Low settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver for Control, with the CPU providing ample headroom. The RTX 3070's percentile ranking (61st) is notably lower than the i7-12700KF's (85th), suggesting the graphics card is the bottleneck in this pairing. This is evident in the scaling across resolutions: moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on Ultra settings results in a drop from 86.6 FPS to 64 FPS, a 26% reduction. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 on Ultra, the drop is from 64 FPS to 42.6 FPS, a further 33% reduction. These large drops are characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where increasing pixel count directly stresses the graphics card.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the game runs at 156.8 FPS on Low settings, which is high enough that the CPU's single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 1043, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4071) becomes relevant for maintaining frame pacing. However, since the data shows no min FPS values, it is impossible to quantify any CPU-related stuttering. Across all resolutions, the CPU's 12 cores and 20 threads provide more than enough processing power for Control's demands, as evidenced by the consistent performance scaling that aligns with GPU expectations rather than CPU limitations.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with a measured average of 86.6 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for potential frame rate fluctuations without dropping below playable levels.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best playable setting, averaging 64 FPS. This is a narrower margin — only 4 FPS above the threshold — but still technically playable. Users seeking more headroom could drop to High (78.3 FPS) for a safer experience.

For 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Low, averaging 79.3 FPS. Medium (55.6 FPS) and High (49.8 FPS) are both below 60 FPS, and Ultra (42.6 FPS) is significantly lower. There is no playable option above Low at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers the following average frame rates: Low settings produce 156.8 FPS, Medium produces 115.6 FPS, High produces 101.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 86.6 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 44.8% reduction in performance, showing that Control's graphics settings have a substantial impact on the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are 121.7 on Low, 89 on Medium, 78.3 on High, and 64 on Ultra. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in an average 23% performance decrease across all settings, which is consistent with the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are 79.3 on Low, 55.6 on Medium, 49.8 on High, and 42.6 on Ultra. Moving from 1440p to 4K causes an average 36% performance drop. The data shows that the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Low settings at 4K, but the GPU's raw compute power (20.31 TFLOPS FP32) is insufficient for higher presets at this resolution. The measured values demonstrate a clear linear progression: as resolution increases, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows in absolute terms (70.2 FPS at 1080p, 57.7 FPS at 1440p, 36.7 FPS at 4K), indicating that the GPU becomes increasingly saturated at higher resolutions.