Control

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a formidable combination for Control, delivering playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. Benchmark data shows this system ranks 469th out of 3720 tested combinations for this title, placing it in the upper tier of configurations. The measured performance indicates that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of 65.9 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold, while lower resolutions yield significantly higher headroom.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the system achieves playable frame rates at all four tested quality presets in 3840x2160. The most demanding preset, Ultra, maintains an average of 65.9 FPS, while High averages 74.4 FPS, Medium 84.3 FPS, and Low 115.9 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 92.3 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold. All four presets are playable, with Low reaching 169.6 FPS and High at 108.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Core i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores 35403, a negligible 0.1% difference, while the Core i5-13600T is 0.2% ahead at 35305.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 Ti significantly faster than similar GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti scores 44795 on average benchmarks, ranking in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45152, which is only 0.8% higher, indicating near-parity performance with that mobile flagship.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system averages 124.4 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing a very smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in any tested configuration?

A: No. Across all three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and all four quality presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the minimum recorded average frame rate is 65.9 FPS at 4K Ultra. The verdict data confirms every combination is playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 65.9 FPS. While this is the highest quality option, the margin above the threshold is only 5.9 FPS, so users seeking more headroom might prefer High at 74.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset is again the best choice, delivering an average of 92.3 FPS. This provides a substantial 32.3 FPS cushion over the playability threshold, making it a comfortable setting for high-fidelity gaming.

For 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra settings yield an average of 124.4 FPS. This is the best possible visual quality available in the game, and the system has more than enough performance headroom, exceeding 60 FPS by over 100%. Every preset at this resolution exceeds 140 FPS on average, with Low pushing to 227.3 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the balance shifts between the Intel Core i7-12700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. At 1920x1080, the system shows clear GPU-bound behavior: moving from Low to Ultra settings reduces average FPS from 227.3 to 124.4, a 45% drop. This wide spread indicates the CPU can feed frames quickly, and the GPU becomes the limiting factor as graphical load increases.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern persists but with tighter absolute numbers. The Low preset averages 169.6 FPS, dropping to 92.3 FPS at Ultra, a 45.5% reduction. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 25% performance at each preset, which is consistent with pixel-count scaling and confirms the GPU is handling an increasingly heavy rasterization load.

The 3840x2160 results show the most pronounced GPU impact. At 4K, Low averages 115.9 FPS while Ultra drops to 65.9 FPS, a 43% reduction. Comparing across resolutions, the jump from 1440p to 4K at Ultra reduces FPS from 92.3 to 65.9, a 28.6% decline. The CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions, as the Core i7-12700KF's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838) ensures it never becomes a bottleneck; the data suggests the RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant factor in determining final frame rates, especially at 4K Ultra where it operates closest to its limits.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13700T scores 35403, a mere 0.1% higher than the i7-12700KF's 35365. This means a system with that lower-power chip would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Control. Similarly, the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 is 0.2% ahead, while the Intel Core 5 213PE trails by 0.2% with a score of 35428. The Core i7-12700K is the closest match, scoring 35287, just 0.2% behind, making it an indistinguishable alternative for gaming purposes.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile scores 45152, only 0.8% above the RTX 4070 Ti's 44795, meaning it would produce almost the same frame rates in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% higher at 45384, while the NVIDIA RTX A6000 falls 1.6% behind at 44075. The Intel Arc A730M rounds out the group with a score of 45592, 1.7% higher. All four alternatives would yield within a 2% performance envelope, so users upgrading from any of these would see no meaningful difference in Control's frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: The lowest resolution tested shows abundant performance. Low settings produce an average of 227.3 FPS, Medium drops to 163.3 FPS, High achieves 140.3 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 124.4 FPS. All presets remain far above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting providing over double the required frame rate.

2560x1440: At this resolution, the system still delivers excellent results. Low averages 169.6 FPS, Medium scores 124.1 FPS, High reaches 108.2 FPS, and Ultra maintains 92.3 FPS. The step from Low to Ultra represents a 45.5% performance reduction, yet every preset clears the playability bar by a wide margin.

3840x2160: The 4K results are tighter but still playable across the board. Low averages 115.9 FPS, Medium drops to 84.3 FPS, High settles at 74.4 FPS, and Ultra manages 65.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 43%, and while Ultra has only a 5.9 FPS cushion above 60 FPS, it remains a viable setting for those prioritizing visual fidelity.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with authority at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all twelve configurations—three resolutions across four settings—are playable. At 3840x2160, the system handles Ultra with a 65.9 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold, though users sensitive to frame drops may prefer High at 74.4 FPS for additional headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra runs at 92.3 FPS, providing an excellent balance of quality and fluidity. At 1920x1080, even Ultra settings deliver 124.4 FPS, making this an ideal setup for high-refresh-rate displays.

The only caveat is at 4K Ultra, where the 65.9 FPS average leaves a relatively slim margin. For competitive play or motion-smoothness purists, dropping to High at 4K or staying at 1440p Ultra would be prudent. Otherwise, the combination of the Core i7-12700KF and RTX 4070 Ti proves more than sufficient for Control, outperforming 87.4% of all tested system configurations in this game.