Control

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a strong showing in Control, with measured frame rates that clear the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data set includes average FPS for all settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with minimum and maximum values recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution, providing a partial but useful window into frame time consistency.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 118 FPS. This leaves substantial headroom above the playability threshold, meaning the Ultra preset is not only playable but comfortably so, with the average sitting nearly double the 60 FPS minimum.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies as the best setting, delivering an average of 89 FPS. This is a notable drop from the 1080p result but still well above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the combination can handle maximum settings at this resolution without approaching the playability boundary.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best playable option, but the average FPS falls to exactly 60. This is a precise hit on the playability threshold, meaning the system runs the game at maximum settings in 4K but with no margin for error. The High preset at this resolution averages 69 FPS, offering a safer alternative if frame rate consistency is prioritized over visual fidelity.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU workload shifts across the tested configurations. At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 118 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 214 FPS. This 96 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution suggests the GPU is the primary constraint, as lowering settings produces a massive frame rate increase.

At 1440p, the Low preset averages 162 FPS and Ultra averages 89 FPS, a spread of 73 FPS. The reduction in the gap compared to 1080p indicates that the GPU is becoming more heavily loaded as pixel count rises, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep up with the lower settings.

At 4K, the Low preset averages 110 FPS and Ultra averages 60 FPS, a spread of 50 FPS. The shrinking difference between Low and Ultra as resolution increases points to the GPU becoming the dominant bottleneck. The data shows that at 4K, even the Low preset cannot reach the 162 FPS seen at 1440p Low, confirming that resolution scaling heavily taxes the GPU while the CPU contribution diminishes.

The CPU's role is most visible at 1080p, where the i7-14700F's 20 cores and 28 threads allow the RTX 4070 SUPER to stretch to 214 FPS on Low settings. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the GPU dictates performance at higher resolutions and settings, while the CPU only becomes a relevant factor when frame rates are extremely high at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear progression across presets. Low averages 214 FPS, Medium averages 152 FPS with a minimum of 130 and maximum of 175, High averages 135 FPS, and Ultra averages 118 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 130 FPS indicates that even the lowest recorded frames stay far above the 60 FPS threshold, and the maximum of 175 FPS shows solid consistency.

At 2560x1440, Low averages 162 FPS, Medium averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 133, High averages 102 FPS, and Ultra averages 89 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 98 FPS is still well above 60, demonstrating that the system maintains playable frame rates even during demanding sequences at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, Low averages 110 FPS, Medium averages 78 FPS with a minimum of 66 and maximum of 90, High averages 69 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 66 FPS is the closest any recorded frame comes to the 60 FPS threshold, and the Ultra preset's average of exactly 60 FPS suggests that maximum settings in 4K will occasionally dip below the playability line during heavy scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i7-14700F, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon 6505P with a score of 53701 and a delta of -0.2 percent, the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53469 with a delta of 0.3 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 with a delta of 0.6 percent, and the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206 with a delta of 0.8 percent. These deltas are all within one percent of the i7-14700F's average benchmark score of 53620, indicating that any of these processors would deliver near-identical CPU performance in Control.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with a score of 43262 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 with a delta of -0.1 percent, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43301 with a delta of -0.2 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667 with a delta of -1 percent. The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 43223, placing it within one percent of these alternatives. A system built with any of these GPUs paired with the i7-14700F would produce frame rates in Control very close to those measured here, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the closest in raw score at just one percent higher.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 639 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 17 percent of all configurations in the database. The percentile rankings for the individual components support this position: the CPU sits at the 91st percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 83rd percentile against all GPUs. The combo rank of 639 suggests that while both components are strong individually, the pairing does not break into the top tier of tested systems for this game, likely due to the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playability threshold. However, this leaves no headroom, so frame rates may dip below 60 during intense scenes.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 89 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 214 FPS while Ultra averages 118 FPS, a difference of 96 FPS that highlights the GPU's sensitivity to settings changes at this resolution.

Q: Which component is the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary constraint at 3840x2160, as the gap between Low and Ultra presets narrows to 50 FPS compared to 96 FPS at 1080p, indicating the RTX 4070 SUPER is fully utilized.

Q: Are there any recorded frame rates below 60 FPS?

A: The only data point near the threshold is the Medium preset at 4K, which has a minimum of 66 FPS. No measured minimum falls below 60 FPS in the provided results.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 639 out of 3720 combos for Control, placing it in the top 17 percent of all configurations tested.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at all tested resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 118 FPS, providing a smooth experience with significant headroom. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 89 FPS, again clearing the 60 FPS threshold comfortably.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The Ultra preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which technically meets the playability threshold but offers no safety margin. Players who prioritize consistent frame rates at 4K should consider the High preset, which averages 69 FPS and provides a buffer against drops. The Medium preset at 4K averages 78 FPS with a recorded minimum of 66 FPS, making it the safest choice for 4K gaming if visual settings are secondary to stability.

Overall, the combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more than capable of delivering a playable Control experience at any resolution, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra sits precisely at the boundary of the 60 FPS playability line.