Control

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a potent combination for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark data indicates this system delivers a highly playable experience across all tested resolutions, with the only limitation appearing at 4K with the Ultra preset, where the average frame rate dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The data set includes measured average frame rates for 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings, providing a clear picture of performance scaling.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have distinct performance neighborhoods, according to the aggregate benchmark scores. The Intel Core i7-14700F posts an average benchmark score of 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in overall score. The Intel Xeon 6505P sits nearly identical with an average score of 53701, a delta of -0.2%. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is also a near-match at 53469, a difference of 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and AMD EPYC 7313P follow closely, with average scores of 53288 and 53206, representing deltas of 0.6% and 0.8% respectively. For a system builder, swapping to any of these processors would yield almost no change in synthetic multi-threaded and single-threaded workload performance, though the specific architectural differences are not captured in this data.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds an average benchmark score of 23172, placing it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are a more eclectic group. The NVIDIA P106-100 posts a score of 23249 (-0.3%), while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (-0.3%). The AMD Radeon RX 6600M is also within a fraction of a percent at 23273 (-0.4%), as is the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 23276 (-0.4%). These pairs suggest that in purely synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3080's performance is closely bracketed by these cards, although the gaming performance in Control may vary due to driver optimizations and specific feature support not reflected in these aggregate numbers.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates in Control reveal a clear pattern where the GPU is the primary performance driver, with the CPU playing a secondary role. This is evident from the scaling of average FPS as resolution increases, which puts progressively more load on the graphics card. At 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, the combo achieves 101.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Ultra, the average drops to 80.2 FPS, a reduction of 21 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average falls further to 50.9 FPS, a 30 FPS drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline with rising resolution and pixel count indicates that the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Settings changes within a single resolution further confirm the GPU's dominance. At 2560x1440, the frame rate swings from 140.4 FPS on Low to 80.2 FPS on Ultra, a difference of 60.2 FPS. Similarly, at 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 92 FPS, while Ultra yields 50.9 FPS, a 41.1 FPS gap. These substantial deltas between presets are characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The Intel Core i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, provides ample headroom to feed the graphics card, as the performance scaling is smooth and consistent across resolutions, with no anomalous bottlenecks that would suggest CPU limitation at any tested setting.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides average frame rates for every combination of resolution and preset, with no minimum or maximum frame rate data available. The performance profile is consistent, with higher resolutions and higher quality presets yielding lower average FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset produces an average of 182.8 FPS. The Medium preset averages 135 FPS. The High preset averages 117 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 101.2 FPS. This resolution shows the largest frame rate spread, indicating the GPU has significant headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. The Low preset averages 140.4 FPS. The Medium preset averages 102 FPS. The High preset averages 90.3 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 80.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p, as the increased pixel count begins to constrain the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the system is still capable, but the Ultra preset struggles to maintain high frame rates. The Low preset averages 92 FPS. The Medium preset averages 70.1 FPS. The High preset averages 61.5 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 50.9 FPS. The transition from Medium to Ultra at 4K represents a 19.2 FPS drop, highlighting the significant cost of the highest quality settings at this resolution.

The Verdict

The benchmark results clearly indicate that this PC can run Control with a playable experience across the vast majority of tested configurations. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS average. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears this threshold, making the system fully capable at this resolution. The same is true at 2560x1440, where even the Ultra preset maintains an average of 80.2 FPS, well above the playable line.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more nuanced. The verdict data lists High, Low, and Medium settings as playable. The Low preset averages 92 FPS, Medium averages 70.1 FPS, and High averages 61.5 FPS, all of which exceed the 60 FPS threshold. However, the Ultra preset falls short, with an average of 50.9 FPS. This means that while the system can run the game at 4K, users must avoid the Ultra preset to maintain a smooth experience. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which just barely clears the threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users seeking the highest visual fidelity while maintaining an average of 60 FPS or higher, the data identifies the optimal preset for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 101.2 FPS. This provides the best possible visual quality at this resolution with a substantial performance margin.

At 2560x1440, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is also Ultra, achieving an average of 80.2 FPS. This allows for maximum settings at 1440p with a comfortable buffer above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average frame rate of 61.5 FPS. This is the highest quality option that remains playable at 4K, though the margin over the 60 FPS threshold is slim. The Ultra preset at this resolution is not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution in Control?*

A: Yes, but not on the Ultra preset. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the High preset averages 61.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 50.9 FPS, which is below the threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p for maximum visual quality?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 80.2 FPS, making it both the most demanding playable setting and the best choice for visual quality at that resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6505P, scores 53701, a delta of -0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 53288, a delta of 0.6%.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 182.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 101.2 FPS. This represents a performance difference of 81.6 FPS between the two presets.

Q: Is the RTX 3080's performance closely matched by any other GPU in benchmarks?

A: Yes, the NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249, which is -0.3% relative to the RTX 3080's 23172. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M is also close at 23273, a -0.4% delta.

Q: At which resolution does the Ultra preset fail to maintain 60 FPS?

A: The Ultra preset fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold only at 3840x2160, where it averages 50.9 FPS. At both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the Ultra preset exceeds 60 FPS, with averages of 101.2 FPS and 80.2 FPS respectively.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Control, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds a rank of 1049 out of 3720 total combos. This places the system in the top 28.2% of all tested configurations for this game. The rank is derived from the measured average frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions, reflecting a strong overall performance profile. The system's ability to maintain 60 FPS at 4K High and deliver over 100 FPS at 1080p Ultra contributes to its solid positioning, though the 4K Ultra shortfall prevents a higher standing.