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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 35 | 40 | 45 | 63 |
| 1440p QHD | 52 | 59 | 67 | 94 |
| 1080p Full HD | 68 | 78 | 88 | 124 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Control on Your System
The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is a desktop combination aimed at high-refresh 1080p and capable 1440p gaming. Measured data for Control shows a clear performance ceiling tied to the GPU, with the CPU providing ample headroom. This analysis breaks down the exact frame rates across three resolutions and four presets, identifies which component dominates, and determines the best playable settings based on a 60 FPS threshold.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The following table lists the average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for Control at each resolution and settings preset. Minimum and maximum values are only available for the Medium preset at each resolution; other presets report only the average.
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |
|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|
| 3840x2160 | High | 40 | - | - |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 63 | - | - |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 45 | 38 | 52 |
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 35 | - | - |
| 2560x1440 | High | 59 | - | - |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 94 | - | - |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 67 | 57 | 77 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 52 | - | - |
| 1920x1080 | High | 78 | - | - |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 124 | - | - |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 88 | 75 | 101 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 68 | - | - |
At 4K, the GPU struggles to maintain playable rates outside of the Low preset. The average of 40 FPS on High is well below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra drops to 35. Medium sits at 45 with a minimum of 38, indicating noticeable frame dips. Only Low reaches 63, barely clearing the threshold.
Moving to 1440p, the situation improves. Low delivers 94 FPS, Medium averages 67 (with a minimum of 57), High comes in at 59, and Ultra falls to 52. The gap between Low and Ultra is 42 FPS, showing that the GPU is heavily taxed by higher presets.
At 1080p, all presets exceed 60 FPS. Low peaks at 124, Medium at 88 (min 75, max 101), High at 78, and Ultra at 68. Even the most demanding setting stays comfortably above the playable threshold, making 1080p the sweet spot for this combination.
CPU and GPU Roles
The data strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the limiting component in this pairing. The Intel Core i7-14700K posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33440.5 and a single-core score of 2160, with a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 69355 places it within 1% of top-tier rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, -0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996, -0.9%). Such CPU performance is far beyond what Control demands, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the bottleneck.
The GPU, by contrast, sits at the 66th percentile with an average benchmark score of 21035. Its nearest rivals—AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, -0.6%), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, -1%), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, +1.6%), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, -1.6%)—are all within a couple of percentage points, reinforcing that the RTX 5050 is a mid-range part.
Resolution scaling confirms GPU dominance. From 1080p Low (124 FPS) to 4K Low (63 FPS), the frame rate drops by nearly half, a pattern consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The same holds for Ultra: 1080p Ultra (68) to 4K Ultra (35) is a 48% reduction. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect smaller differences across resolutions because the CPU load is relatively constant. Instead, the steep decline with increasing pixel count points squarely at the GPU.
At 1080p Low, the 124 FPS average shows the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond what the RTX 5050 can output. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 68 FPS is likely limited by the GPU's raw shading and memory bandwidth (320.0 GB/s) rather than the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads. Thus, for Control, the i7-14700K provides ample headroom, and any performance shortfall is attributable to the graphics card.
Best Settings per Resolution
The most demanding preset that keeps the average frame rate at or above 60 FPS is:
- 3840x2160: Low, averaging 63 FPS. Medium (45) and High (40) fall short, and Ultra (35) is far below.
- 2560x1440: Medium, averaging 67 FPS. Low (94) is also playable, but Medium offers a better visual balance while staying above 60. High (59) just misses the threshold.
- 1920x1080: Ultra, averaging 68 FPS. All presets exceed 60, but Ultra provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing playability.
These results show that the combination can handle 1440p at medium settings and 1080p at maximum settings, while 4K demands a minimal preset to reach playable frame rates.
How This Combo Ranks
Among all tested CPU-GPU combinations for Control, this pairing ranks 2296th out of 3720. That places it in the lower half of the database—roughly 38% of tested combos deliver lower average performance. The rank is much closer to the GPU's 66th percentile than the CPU's 94th percentile, reinforcing that the RTX 5050 drags down the overall standing. A higher-ranked combo would typically pair the i7-14700K with a faster GPU, but within this exact hardware pairing, the frame rates are consistent with the GPU's mid-range positioning.
FAQ
Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?
A: The average is 68 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.
Q: Can this system run Control at 4K High?
A: No. The average FPS at 4K High is 40, well below the 60 FPS target.
Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?
A: The minimum is 57 FPS, while the average is 67 and the maximum is 77.
Q: Which presets are playable at 2560x1440?
A: Low (94 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) both exceed 60 FPS. High (59) and Ultra (52) do not.
Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?
A: It ranks 2296th out of 3720 tested combinations.
Q: What is the best playable preset at 3840x2160?
A: Low, with an average of 63 FPS. All other presets fall below 60.
The Verdict
Yes, this PC can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on resolution. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears 60 FPS (63 average). At 2560x1440, Low and Medium are playable, with Medium being the best choice at 67 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset—Low (124), Medium (88), High (78), and Ultra (68)—exceeds 60 FPS, making Ultra the optimal setting for maximum visual fidelity.
The i7-14700K (launch MSRP $409) and RTX 5050 (launch MSRP 249 USD) form a balanced 1080p gaming rig with solid 1440p capability, but 4K gaming requires significant compromises. If 4K is a priority, the GPU would need to be upgraded; the CPU has ample headroom for future graphics cards.
Similar Performance Alternatives
Based on average benchmark scores, the following CPUs perform nearly identically to the Intel Core i7-14700K (average score 69355):
- AMD EPYC 9115 – 69288 average score (+0.1% delta)
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X – 69515 average score (-0.2%)
- AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX – 69875 average score (-0.7%)
- AMD Ryzen 7 9700F – 69996 average score (-0.9%)
For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (average score 21035) is closely matched by:
- AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL – 21153 average score (-0.6%)
- AMD Radeon HD 8970M – 21237 average score (-1%)
- AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT – 20713 average score (+1.6%)
- NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile – 21379 average score (-1.6%)
These components would yield nearly identical frame rates in Control. Users with these CPUs or GPUs can expect the same performance profile described above, with the GPU being the primary determinant of playable settings.