Control

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a commanding performance in Control, with measured frame rates that consistently exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every resolution and preset tested. The data shows a system that is not merely capable but overwhelmingly dominant, offering headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at 1440p and even a comfortable margin at 4K Ultra settings. Benchmark results indicate a pairing where the strong GPU and 20-core CPU combine to eliminate any bottleneck concerns, providing a smooth experience from 1080p Low to 4K High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 2160p, with performance remaining robust at every step.

At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound, and the frame rates are exceptionally high. At Low settings, the average FPS reaches 246. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. High settings produce an average of 156 FPS, while Ultra settings still deliver an average of 135 FPS. Even at the most demanding 1080p preset, the minimum frame rate stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, making the experience exceptionally smooth.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains highly competitive. Low settings yield an average of 186 FPS. Medium settings provide an average of 132 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 113 FPS and maximum of 152 FPS. High settings average 118 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain an average of 102 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is a sweet spot, offering high visual fidelity without sacrificing the high refresh rate experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to work harder, but the results are still impressive. Low settings average 126 FPS. Medium settings drop to an average of 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. High settings average 79 FPS, and Ultra settings pulls an average of 69 FPS. The minimum recorded frame rate at 4K Medium is 76 FPS, which means even in the most intense scenes, the game remains fluid and above the playable threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the average FPS is 69, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that Ultra is a playable setting at 4K, though it has the smallest performance margin of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the best performance-to-quality setting at 1440p?

A: The data shows that Ultra settings at 2560x1440 achieve an average of 102 FPS. This provides a high level of visual detail while still keeping the frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold, making it an effective choice for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Q: How does the system perform at the lowest settings?

A: At Low settings, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The average FPS is 246 at 1080p, 186 at 1440p, and 126 at 4K. These numbers indicate that the system is significantly overqualified for Low settings in this game.

Q: Is there a risk of frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: The measured data includes minimum FPS for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p, the minimum is 149 FPS; at 1440p, the minimum is 113 FPS; and at 4K, the minimum is 76 FPS. Even the lowest recorded minimum is above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting a stable experience.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from Medium to Ultra?

A: Across all resolutions, the average FPS decreases by roughly 20-25% when moving from Medium to Ultra. For example, at 1440p, the average drops from 132 FPS on Medium to 102 FPS on Ultra. This is a moderate cost for the visual quality increase.

Q: Does the game favor the CPU or GPU based on this data?

A: The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates a GPU-heavy workload. While the CPU has 20 cores and 28 threads, the frame rate drops by about 45% when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings, which is a typical sign of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results for Control reveal a clear division of labor between the components. The CPU's role is more prominent at lower resolutions, while the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The data shows a significant scaling in FPS when the resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 246 at 1080p to 126 at 4Kp, which is a decrease of nearly 49%. This indicates that the GPU is working increasingly harder to render more pixels, while the CPU's workload remains relatively static. The Intel Core i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, provides enough processing headroom to feed the RTX 4080 at 1080p, but its effect on overall frame rate is less pronounced at 4K.

The settings presets also show a similar trend. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 111 FPS (from 246 to 135). This large delta suggests that the CPU is able to keep up with the GPU even when the visual load is high. However, at 4K, the same settings difference is only 57 FPS (from 126 to 69). This smaller delta indicates that the GPU is now the limiting factor, as the higher resolution places more stress on pixel throughput than the CPU can compensate for.

Similar Performance Alternatives

When comparing the CPU and GPU individually, the data reveals a small set of components that would behave similarly in terms of raw benchmark scores.

The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P, which scores 53701 with a deltaPct of -0.2%, and the Intel Xeon Phi 7290, which scores 53469 with a deltaPct of 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is also close, scoring 53288 with a deltaPct of 0.6%, as is the AMD EPYC 7313P, scoring 53206 with a deltaPct of 0.8%. In-game performance for this combo would likely be similar to systems using these processors, though the exact FPS may vary due to other system factors.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 and is only 0.1% different. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is a -1.1% deltaPct, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a -2.6% deltaPct. A system with the RTX 4080 SUPER would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, while the other AMD options might show a slight performance difference.

The Verdict

The verdict from the data is clear: this PC is more than capable of running Control. The `verdictByResolution` field confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested.

At 1920x1080, the system is a powerhouse. The best setting is Ultra, which maintains an average FPS of 135. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a very smooth experience even in combat-heavy scenes.

At 2560x1440, the best setting is also Ultra, achieving an average of 102 FPS. This is a sweet spot for the combination, as it provides a sharp image and a high frame rate that is suitable for faster displays.

At 3840x2160, the best setting is Ultra, with an average FPS of 69. While this is above the threshold, the margin is tighter. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is playable, but players seeking a higher frame rate could drop to Medium, which still averages 89 FPS. The system can run the game at any preset, but 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks at 241 out of 3720 total tested combinations in the database for Control. This places the system in the top 7% of all tested hardware configurations for this game.

This rank shows a strong overall performance, but it is not the absolute top tier. The data implies that there are 240 other combos that produce higher frame rates. However, the 241st rank is still a very high placement, indicating that this hardware is significantly more capable than most tested configurations. The high percentile for the CPU (91%) and GPU (86%) also confirms that each component is well above average. The rank suggests this combo will deliver a high-fidelity experience, with the available headroom to handle the most demanding settings without issue.