Control

The Intel Core i7-14700F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination delivers a robust Control experience, with benchmark data showing that the pairing is capable of exceeding 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p across all tested presets, while 4K gaming remains viable only at the Low preset. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and how this specific hardware stack compares to other tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 85 FPS, which comfortably clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset is playable, delivering an average of 78.1 FPS. High, Medium, and Ultra presets produce averages of 49.6, 55.6, and 38.8 FPS respectively, all below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which preset at 1440p provides the highest frame rate?

A: The Low preset at 2560x1440 yields the highest average at 113.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset still maintains a playable 62 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark relative to other processors?

A: The Core i7-14700F scores in the 91st percentile across all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53701, a negligible 0.2% difference.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking?

A: The Radeon RX 6750 XT sits in the 71st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26011. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon R9 M395X, trails by 0.5% with a score of 25891.

Q: Is the performance data measured or estimated?

A: The data is measured (dataIsMeasured: true), meaning the FPS figures come from actual benchmark runs rather than theoretical calculations.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution increases, while the CPU provides ample headroom even at lower settings. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low to Ultra settings costs 64.8 FPS (from 149.8 down to 85), indicating that the graphics card is the primary bottleneck when pushing visual fidelity. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, ensure that frame pacing remains stable even when the GPU is fully utilized.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset progression shows a tighter spread: Low delivers 113.9 FPS, while Ultra drops to 62 FPS. This 51.9 FPS difference underscores that the RX 6750 XT's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p, but the GPU's compute resources (13.31 TFLOPS FP32) start to limit maximum frame rates. At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced—Ultra settings produce just 38.8 FPS, a 39.3 FPS drop from Low's 78.1 FPS. The 4K results suggest that the RDNA 2 architecture's 2560 shading units are overwhelmed by the pixel count at higher presets.

The CPU's influence is most visible when comparing Low preset scores across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 149.8 FPS, which drops to 113.9 FPS at 1440p and 78.1 FPS at 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still the limiting factor—the i7-14700F's single-thread performance (4958 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is never the bottleneck. The data supports a conclusion that for Control, the RX 6750 XT dictates performance at all resolutions, with the CPU providing consistent overhead that never constrains the frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1649 out of 3720 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations. The rank reflects a balance where the i7-14700F's high CPU percentile (91st) compensates for the GPU's more modest standing (71st percentile). The combo's position suggests that while it is not a top-tier 4K powerhouse, it outperforms a significant majority of tested systems, particularly in scenarios where CPU-bound tasks matter.

The combination's rank is influenced by the GPU's 71st percentile, which is lower than the CPU's 91st percentile. This disparity means that the system's overall gaming performance is held back by the graphics card, despite having a processor that rivals the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (which scores 53288, a 0.6% delta). In practical terms, the combo delivers 85 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which places it ahead of configurations using weaker GPUs but behind those pairing the same CPU with faster graphics cards. The 3720-combo database shows that this pairing is competitive for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but its 4K capability is limited to the Low preset, which aligns with its mid-pack rank.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, benchmark data shows that several processors deliver nearly identical average scores. The Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701, just 0.2% higher than the i7-14700F's 53620. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 trails by 0.3% with a score of 53469, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X comes in at 53288, a 0.6% difference. The AMD EPYC 7313P rounds out the group at 53206, just 0.8% lower. These alternatives would produce virtually indistinguishable CPU-bound performance in Control, meaning users upgrading from any of these processors would see no measurable frame rate change.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are all within 1.1% of the RX 6750 XT's average score of 26011. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891 (0.5% lower), the AMD FirePro W7100 hits 25856 (0.6% lower), and the AMD FirePro D700 achieves 25842 (0.7% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the closest competitor at 25740, a 1.1% deficit. These GPUs would deliver nearly identical FPS in Control, with the RX 6750 XT holding a slight edge. Users considering any of these alternatives should expect the same 1080p Ultra result of 85 FPS, with minor variations of less than 1 FPS attributable to the tiny benchmark score differences.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers consistently high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 149.8 FPS, which drops to 105.6 FPS at Medium, 95.7 FPS at High, and 85 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 64.8 FPS, showing that the GPU scales predictably with graphical load. All four presets exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold by substantial margins, with even the most demanding Ultra preset offering 25 FPS of headroom.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain strong but show increasing GPU strain. Low settings deliver 113.9 FPS, Medium drops to 80.2 FPS, High settles at 68.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains 62 FPS. The 51.9 FPS difference between Low and Ultra indicates that the RX 6750 XT is approaching its limits at this resolution, but every preset still clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra result of 62 FPS is notably close to the playable boundary, suggesting that any additional background load could push it below playable levels.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more variable and only the Low preset remains playable. Low settings yield 78.1 FPS, Medium falls to 55.6 FPS, High drops to 49.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 38.8 FPS. The 39.3 FPS spread between Low and Ultra highlights the GPU's difficulty with 4K rendering, particularly at higher presets where the 12 GB memory buffer and 2560 shading units are insufficient for smooth gameplay. The data shows a clear cliff between Low and Medium at 4K, with a 22.5 FPS drop that pushes the system below the playable threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control effectively at 1080p and 1440p, with the data showing that all presets at both resolutions clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 85 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best setting, delivering 62 FPS—playable, but with only 2 FPS of headroom, so users seeking more stability should consider High settings at 68.6 FPS.

For 4K gaming, the verdict is more restrictive. The only playable setting at 3840x2160 is Low, which achieves 78.1 FPS. Medium (55.6 FPS), High (49.6 FPS), and Ultra (38.8 FPS) all fall short of the 60 FPS threshold. Users with 4K displays should either stick to Low settings or reduce the resolution to 1440p for a better visual experience. The system's overall capability is strong for 1080p and 1440p gaming, making it a solid choice for Control players who prioritize these resolutions, but 4K enthusiasts will need to make significant graphical compromises.