Control

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a robust Control experience, but the ceiling is clearly defined by resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, this combo provides a fully playable experience at maximum settings, while 4K requires a significant compromise in visual fidelity to maintain a smooth frame rate. The data indicates that this pairing is well-balanced for high-refresh 1440p gaming, but it falls short of the 60 FPS threshold at 4K with higher presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above 60 FPS for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which yields an average of 73.1 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 56.3 FPS, and High falls further to 49.5 FPS, making both unsuitable for a consistent 60 FPS experience. Ultra is the most demanding, producing just 42.1 FPS. For 4K owners, the choice is clear: to prioritize frame rate, you must accept Low settings.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves dramatically. The Ultra preset is the best playable setting, achieving an average of 63.9 FPS. This is a key finding, as it means the combo does not have to sacrifice visual quality at this resolution. The High preset runs at 73.2 FPS, Medium at 80.7 FPS, and Low at 113.7 FPS, all of which are comfortably above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the combo is entirely unrestricted. The Ultra preset is the best option, delivering an average of 83.8 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target, providing headroom for more demanding scenes. Lower presets scale accordingly: High at 93.8 FPS, Medium at 108.2 FPS, and Low at 145.5 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the aggregate benchmark scores from the FACT PACK, several hardware combinations would behave similarly to the Core i7-13700K and RX 6750 XT.

For the CPU, the Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, which scores 46971, a marginal -0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is nearly identical at 47022 (-0.3%), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX and Intel Xeon w3-2535 both score slightly lower, at 46654 and 46653 respectively (+0.5% delta from the i7). In practice, any of these processors would provide a nearly indistinguishable performance level in this game.

For the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT has an average benchmark score of 26011. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon R9 M395X with a score of 25891 (+0.5%), followed by the AMD FirePro W7100 at 25856 (+0.6%) and the AMD FirePro D700 at 25842 (+0.7%). Interestingly, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile also falls into this performance bracket, scoring 25740 (+1.1%). While these GPUs are not identical in features, their raw benchmark scores suggest that users would see very similar frame rates in Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data provides a complete picture of the measured average FPS for the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT across all tested configurations. Note that minimum and maximum FPS values were not recorded in the dataset, so only average figures are available.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 42.1 FPS
• High: 49.5 FPS
• Medium: 56.3 FPS
• Low: 73.1 FPS

The progression at 4K shows a clear ~15 FPS difference between each preset level, with the gap from Medium to Low being the largest step. The data shows that even the Medium preset struggles to hold 60 FPS, making Low the only viable option for smooth gameplay.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 63.9 FPS
• High: 73.2 FPS
• Medium: 80.7 FPS
• Low: 113.7 FPS

At 1440p, the scaling is less linear. Ultra is just barely above the 60 FPS threshold, while High and Medium provide significant headroom. The jump from Medium to Low is substantial, adding over 30 FPS. This suggests the game is heavily GPU-bound at this resolution, with lower settings unlocking considerable performance.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 83.8 FPS
• High: 93.8 FPS
• Medium: 108.2 FPS
• Low: 145.5 FPS

At 1080p, all settings are highly playable. The performance headroom is substantial, with even the Ultra preset offering nearly 24 FPS of buffer above the 60 FPS target. The Low preset nearly doubles the frame rate of Ultra, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far more frames when graphical load is reduced.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average FPS is 42.1, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is Low, which achieves 73.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for a 1440p monitor?

A: The data shows that the Ultra preset is playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 63.9 FPS. This allows you to experience the game with maximum visual fidelity while staying above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset runs at 83.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset runs at 63.9 FPS. This represents a performance drop of approximately 19.9 FPS, or roughly 24%.

Q: Is the Core i7-13700K a bottleneck for the RX 6750 XT in this game?

A: The scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests the game is primarily GPU-bound. At 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 145.5 FPS, which is very high. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to feed the GPU at this level, indicating it is not a limiting factor.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this analysis?

A: The playable threshold is defined as an average of 60 FPS. Any preset with an average FPS below this value is considered not playable according to the verdict data.

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

A: This specific combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 1647 out of 3720 tested combos for Control.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Control. The most telling evidence is the performance scaling across resolutions.

When comparing the Low preset at different resolutions, we see a significant drop-off as resolution increases: 145.5 FPS at 1080p, 113.7 FPS at 1440p, and 73.1 FPS at 4K. This steep decline demonstrates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as lower graphical settings reduce the load on the GPU, but the CPU is still able to deliver high frame rates. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates at Low settings would be more similar across resolutions.

The GPU is clearly the dominant component at higher resolutions. At 4K, the frame rate drops by over half from Low to Ultra (73.1 to 42.1 FPS), showing that the RX 6750 XT is heavily taxed by the pixel count and graphical effects. The GPU is the sole factor determining playability in this scenario.

However, the CPU still plays a necessary role. At 1080p with Low settings, the 145.5 FPS result shows that the Core i7-13700K is capable of keeping up with the GPU. If the CPU were weaker, we would expect to see the frame rate plateau at a lower value, regardless of GPU headroom. The 16-core processor ensures that the GPU is fed with enough data to reach these high frame rates.

The scaling between presets at a fixed resolution also points to the GPU as the main constraint. At 1440p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 113.7 to 63.9. This 49.8 FPS difference is a direct result of increased GPU workload. The CPU's performance is relatively constant across these settings, confirming that it is not the limiting factor at this resolution.

In summary, for this game and this combo, the RX 6750 XT is the decisive component at 1440p and 4K. At 1080p, the CPU is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck, but the GPU still governs overall performance scaling.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination is positioned in the upper-middle tier of tested systems for Control. The data indicates a rank of 1647 out of 3720 total combos. This places it in the 44th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of the systems in the database for this specific game.

This rank is a holistic measure of the combo's capability across all tested settings and resolutions. Given that the combo can handle 1440p Ultra at 63.9 FPS and 1080p Ultra at 83.8 FPS, it is clearly a capable gaming system. The rank suggests that while there are many faster systems, this pairing delivers a smooth experience for the vast majority of players using standard 1080p and 1440p monitors. The only significant weakness is 4K gaming, where it falls to Low settings, which likely contributes to its position below the top quartile of performers.