Control

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a high-performance experience in Control, with the data showing that the combination is capable of running the game at maximum settings at 1440p and 1080p while remaining comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K, the system can still push High settings past 60 FPS, though Ultra settings dip slightly below that mark. The measured frame rates indicate a strong pairing where the CPU provides ample headroom and the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

The benchmark data provides clear guidance on the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS at each resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the best playable setting is High, which produces an average of 67 FPS. While Medium also clears the threshold at 77.3 FPS, High is the most visually demanding preset that still stays above 60 FPS. Ultra at this resolution falls short at 58.2 FPS, making it unsuitable for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the system has enough headroom to run Ultra settings, delivering an average of 86.5 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it remains well above the 60 FPS target, indicating that the RTX 5070 is not fully stressed at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), Ultra settings are the clear choice, with an average of 114.5 FPS. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at this resolution leaves significant performance on the table, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds a comboRankInGame of 705 out of 3720 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 19% of all systems tested for Control, a strong result that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The ranking suggests that the vast majority of other combinations will deliver lower frame rates, and only a small fraction of more powerful setups will outperform this one. Given that the data shows the combo can handle Ultra settings at 1440p and 1080p, the rank is consistent with a system that is well-suited for this title at mainstream resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a complete picture of performance scaling.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are:

• Low: 105.4 FPS average
• Medium: 77.3 FPS average
• High: 67 FPS average
• Ultra: 58.2 FPS average

The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with a 47.2 FPS difference between the lowest and highest settings. The step from Medium to High costs 10.3 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 8.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates are:

• Low: 158.2 FPS average
• Medium: 115.2 FPS average
• High: 98.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 86.5 FPS average

The scaling here is more pronounced, with a 71.7 FPS gap between Low and Ultra. The difference between Medium and High is 16.5 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 12.2 FPS, showing that each settings increase has a tangible impact on performance at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are:

• Low: 210.8 FPS average
• Medium: 146.4 FPS average
• High: 130.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 114.5 FPS average

The spread from Low to Ultra is 96.3 FPS, the largest of any resolution. The biggest drop occurs between Low and Medium at 64.4 FPS, while the step from Medium to High is 15.8 FPS and from High to Ultra is 16.1 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU becomes more relevant, but the data still shows the GPU handling the bulk of the workload.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering other hardware, the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context on what would behave similarly. These alternatives are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not direct Control measurements, but they indicate comparable overall performance.

The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881, with nearest rivals including:

• AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (score 46971, delta -0.2%)
• AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 (score 47022, delta -0.3%)
• AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX (score 46654, delta 0.5%)
• Intel Xeon w3-2535 (score 46653, delta 0.5%)

These processors are within a fraction of a percent of the i7-13700K in synthetic benchmarks, meaning they would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control, assuming the GPU remains the same.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377, with nearest rivals including:

• AMD Radeon Pro 580 (score 40318, delta 0.1%)
• AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (score 40063, delta 0.8%)
• AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (score 40870, delta -1.2%)
• NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile (score 39568, delta 2%)

The deltaPct values here are more varied, with the RTX A500 Mobile being 2% slower and the Radeon Pro 5300 being 1.2% faster. In practice, these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few FPS of the RTX 5070 at each settings level, though the mobile variant might show more variance due to thermal constraints.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance depending on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more substantial role, as evidenced by the large frame rate differences between settings. The jump from Low to Medium costs 64.4 FPS, which is the largest single-step drop in the entire dataset. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the i7-13700K’s processing power is sufficient to feed the GPU, but the GPU’s workload still dominates. The Ultra setting at 114.5 FPS shows that the CPU is not a bottleneck, as it maintains a high frame rate even with maximum settings.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. The frame rate drop from Low to Ultra is 71.7 FPS, and the gap between Medium and High (16.5 FPS) is larger than the gap between High and Ultra (12.2 FPS). This indicates that the GPU is handling more of the rendering load as resolution increases, while the CPU still provides enough headroom to avoid limiting performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The frame rate at Ultra drops to 58.2 FPS, below the playable threshold, while the CPU remains underutilized. The difference between Low and Medium is 28.1 FPS, which is the smallest relative gap across all resolutions, further confirming that the RTX 5070 is the limiting component at 4K. The i7-13700K’s 16 cores and 24 threads are more than adequate for this title, and its benchmark scores (e.g., 30745 in Cinebench R23 multi-core) suggest it will not bottleneck any current GPU in this game.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 58.2, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings at 67 FPS is the best option for 4K.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 86.5 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays well above the playable threshold. All four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K has an average benchmark score of 46881. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900, scores 46971, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX scores 46654, which is 0.5% lower. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 114.5, indicating the GPU has ample headroom. The low setting produces 210.8 FPS, showing that the CPU is not limiting performance either.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings average 98.7 FPS while Ultra averages 86.5 FPS, a difference of 12.2 FPS. The visual upgrade from High to Ultra costs a modest amount of performance.

*Q: How does this combo rank overall for Control?*

A: The combo ranks 705 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 19% of all systems. This is a strong result, indicating that only a small percentage of setups will outperform it.