Control

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers an exceptionally strong performance profile in Control, with measured frame rates that keep every preset comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions. The data shows that this combination is not merely capable of running the game, but rather it dominates it, pushing average frame rates to levels that make full use of high-refresh-rate displays. The RTX 5090's immense raw compute, evidenced by its 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, provides a massive headroom that the i7-14700F's 20 cores and 28 threads can feed without becoming a limiting factor in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this configuration in Control reveals a clear and consistent hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 5090 and i7-14700F combination starts at an average of 144.3 FPS on Low settings. Moving up to Medium yields 103.2 FPS, while High settings produce 90.9 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains a robust 76.7 FPS average. This spread demonstrates that even at 4K, the GPU has enough overhead to absorb the visual complexity of Ultra settings without dropping below the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the frame rates scale upward significantly. The Low preset averages 215.1 FPS, which is a jump of roughly 49% over the same preset at 4K. Medium settings hit 149.9 FPS, High settings reach 133.3 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain a very high 118 FPS average. The transition from 4K to 1440p shows that the resolution scaling is nearly linear for this hardware, with the GPU clearly having more headroom as pixel count decreases.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the performance becomes almost excessive for the game's demands. Low settings average 282.9 FPS, Medium settings hit 202 FPS, and High settings reach 178.6 FPS. Even the Ultra preset, which is the most visually intensive, maintains an average of 158.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound, but the sheer power of the RTX 5090 ensures that no setting combination will cause a noticeable dip in fluidity. The lack of min and max FPS data in the measurements means that the average scores alone represent the benchmark results, but the consistency of the averages suggests strong frame pacing.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data from the benchmark database, the CPU and GPU in this combo have direct competitors that would behave similarly in Control. For the Intel Core i7-14700F, the nearest rival is the Intel Xeon 6505P, which posts an average benchmark score of 53701 against the i7-14700F's 53620, a delta of -0.2%. This means the Xeon 6505P is essentially identical in performance, making it a viable alternative for users on different platforms. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is 0.3% slower with a score of 53469, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is 0.6% faster at 53288, and the AMD EPYC 7313P is 0.8% faster at 53206. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, so any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the RTX 5090, assuming no other system bottlenecks.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals show a different story. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X has an average score of 80959, which is 1.4% higher than the RTX 5090's 79842, making it a slightly faster alternative in synthetic benchmarks. However, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, a delta of 0.3% slower, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, a delta of 0.6% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, which is 1.1% slower. These GPU alternatives would produce very similar FPS results in Control, though the professional-grade Tesla and Radeon Pro cards may lack the gaming-specific driver optimizations of the GeForce line.

Best Settings per Resolution

The verdictByResolution data from the FACT PACK specifies the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS for each resolution, and this combo exceeds that threshold at every setting. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 76.7 FPS. This is the most visually rich preset available, and it still maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 118 FPS. This provides a high level of visual fidelity while leaving substantial headroom for potential frame drops in intense combat sequences. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra as well, delivering an average of 158.4 FPS. This is well beyond the threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The data shows that there is no resolution where this combo is forced to compromise on settings to achieve playability. Every preset, from Low to Ultra, is playable at all three resolutions. However, the best settings per resolution are uniformly Ultra, which indicates that the hardware is strong enough to max out the game's visual options without sacrificing smoothness. The margin between the average FPS at Ultra and the 60 FPS threshold is 16.7 FPS at 4K, 58 FPS at 1440p, and 98.4 FPS at 1080p, showing that the system is increasingly overprovisioned as resolution drops.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this hardware?

A: The highest average FPS is 282.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How much faster is 1080p compared to 4K at the same settings?

A: At High settings, 1080p averages 178.6 FPS versus 90.9 FPS at 4K, which is roughly 96% higher. At Low settings, the difference is even larger, with 282.9 FPS at 1080p versus 144.3 FPS at 4K.

Q: Is the Core i7-14700F a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: The data indicates that the combo is GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but at 1080p, the frame rates are so high (158.4 FPS on Ultra) that CPU limitations could become apparent. The i7-14700F's nearest rival, the Xeon 6505P, is only 0.2% different in average score, so CPU performance is not a significant differentiator.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 61st out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1.6% of all systems in the database for Control.

Q: Are Low settings ever necessary for playability?

A: No. All settings presets, including Ultra, maintain average FPS above 60 at every resolution tested, so Low settings are not required for playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets in the measured data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU in Control. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The average FPS drops by 47% from Low (144.3 FPS) to Ultra (76.7 FPS), a clear indication that the RTX 5090's rendering workload is the primary constraint. The i7-14700F, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, has ample processing power to handle the game's physics and AI logic at this resolution, as evidenced by the fact that the frame rate scales almost entirely with GPU settings.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly. The Low preset hits 215.1 FPS, which is a 49% increase over 4K Low, showing that the GPU has more room to work with. However, the gap between Low and Ultra (215.1 to 118 FPS) is a 45% reduction, which still points to GPU-bound behavior. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at this resolution, as the higher frame rates demand quicker draw call submissions, but the i7-14700F's performance is sufficient to keep up, given that the Ultra preset still averages 118 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more critical. The Low preset averages 282.9 FPS, which is extremely high and approaches the limits of what most CPUs can support in terms of frame pacing. The fact that Ultra settings still yield 158.4 FPS suggests that the GPU is still the main limiter, but the CPU is likely contributing to the overall frame time. The i7-14700F's nearest rival data shows it is within 0.8% of the AMD EPYC 7313P and Ryzen 9 7900X, indicating that any of these CPUs would behave similarly, but a weaker CPU might struggle to maintain these extreme frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Control, the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combo holds a rank of 61 out of 3720 tested systems. This places it in the top 1.64% of all configurations, a position that reflects its ability to deliver playable performance at the highest settings across all resolutions. The rank is driven primarily by the RTX 5090's exceptional GPU benchmark scores, which include a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 and a Passmark G3D score of 39650, both of which are near the top of the database.

The CPU's contribution to this rank is less significant, as the i7-14700F's percentile versus all CPUs is 91, while the GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 92. This indicates that the GPU is slightly more exceptional relative to its peers than the CPU is, but both components are in the top decile of their respective categories. The combo rank of 61 suggests that there are 60 other systems that outperform it, likely featuring even higher-end CPUs or more specialized hardware, but for Control specifically, this configuration delivers near-maximum performance. The data shows that the system is not only playable at Ultra settings in 4K, but it does so with a 16.7 FPS margin, ensuring a fluid experience even in the game's most chaotic moments.