Control

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a top-tier Control experience, with benchmark data showing every preset at every tested resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The strongest conclusion from the measured results is that this combo is not merely adequate but overwhelmingly capable, ranking 5th out of 3,720 tested hardware combinations in the game. At 4K, the system still manages an average of 83 FPS on the Ultra preset, while at 1440p and 1080p, the Ultra presets hit 124 and 163 FPS respectively, indicating massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is the Ultra preset across all three tested resolutions. The data shows the system never dips below the playable threshold, even at the highest graphical load.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra preset runs at an average of 83 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available, and it comfortably clears the 60 FPS target. The 4K Medium preset runs at 108 FPS average, with a minimum of 92 FPS, but since Ultra is entirely playable, it is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra preset averages 124 FPS. This provides a substantial margin over the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. Even the High preset at 142 FPS is viable, but the Ultra preset's 124 FPS average is still far above the playable line, so there is no reason to reduce settings.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra preset averages 163 FPS. This is the highest preset and still delivers frame rates well beyond the 60 FPS requirement. The system is so powerful at this resolution that even the most demanding settings leave significant performance on the table, suggesting the CPU or game engine, rather than the GPU, may be the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination achieves a combo rank of 5 out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control. This places the system in the top 0.1% of all tested hardware pairings, a position that reflects near-flagship status in the database. The rank is determined by the aggregate performance across all tested resolutions and settings, and the measured FPS data confirms that this high ranking is earned through consistent performance at every data point.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 94 among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 69,355. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks are the AMD EPYC 9115 (0.1% higher score), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.7% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.9% lower). The GPU holds a percentile rank of 92 among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 77,712; its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% higher score), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (2.1% lower), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (2.4% lower). The fact that the combo ranks 5th out of 3,720, despite the GPU's 92nd percentile standing, suggests that the pairing's real-world game performance is even stronger than the synthetic benchmarks would imply.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolutions and settings. All figures are averages unless otherwise noted, with minimum and maximum values only recorded for the Medium preset.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 152 FPS average
• Medium: 108 FPS average, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS
• High: 96 FPS average
• Ultra: 83 FPS average

At 4K, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a clear progression, with the Ultra preset delivering 54.6% of the Low preset's frame rate. The Medium preset's minimum of 92 FPS demonstrates that even in the most demanding moments, the system stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 225 FPS average
• Medium: 160 FPS average, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS
• High: 142 FPS average
• Ultra: 124 FPS average

At 1440p, the performance gap between Low and Ultra is 101 FPS, representing a 44.9% reduction in frame rate at the highest settings. The Medium preset's minimum of 136 FPS is still more than double the playable threshold, confirming the system's substantial headroom even at this high resolution.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 298 FPS average
• Medium: 211 FPS average, with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS
• High: 188 FPS average
• Ultra: 163 FPS average

At 1080p, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings, with the Low preset reaching 298 FPS. The scaling between Medium and Ultra is relatively modest (a 48 FPS difference), which further indicates that the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads are the primary driver of performance at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 180 FPS means the system never drops below triple-digit frame rates at 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks, several alternative hardware combinations would produce similar performance in Control. The data suggests that the CPU and GPU can be swapped for close equivalents without a meaningful change in frame rates.

CPU Alternatives: The Intel Core i7-14700K's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are the AMD EPYC 9115 (0.1% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.7% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.9% slower). For a gaming-focused build, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X would be the most logical alternative, given its near-identical synthetic score and its desktop platform heritage. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, being a mobile processor, would be less practical for a desktop build despite its similar performance.

GPU Alternatives: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D's nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% slower), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (2.1% slower), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (2.4% slower). It is important to note that the two Radeon options are mobile GPUs and the Tesla P100 cards are datacenter accelerators, none of which are direct consumer desktop equivalents. In practice, a desktop GPU with a similar benchmark score would deliver comparable Control performance, but the data pack does not list any consumer desktop cards in the immediate proximity of the RTX 5090 D.

For a user seeking similar real-world performance, pairing the Intel Core i7-14700K with a GPU that scores within 2-3% in the same benchmarks would yield nearly identical FPS figures in Control. Likewise, pairing the RTX 5090 D with a CPU scoring within 1% would preserve the same frame rates. The deltaPct values indicate that the differences between the primary combo and these alternatives are small enough that in-game FPS would vary by only a few frames.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 runs at an average of 83 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at 4K are playable.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 124 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum quality while remaining far above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset averages 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS if higher frame rates are preferred.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 5th out of 3,720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 0.1% of all tested hardware pairings.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold exceeded at all resolutions?

A: Yes. Every preset at every resolution in the measured data exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 83 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest recorded minimum is 92 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: What are the closest performance alternatives to this CPU?

A: The nearest CPU rivals are the AMD EPYC 9115 (0.1% faster), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.7% slower), and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (0.9% slower) based on average benchmark scores.

Q: What are the closest performance alternatives to this GPU?

A: The nearest GPU rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% faster), AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% slower), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (2.1% slower), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (2.4% slower) based on average benchmark scores.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Control at maximum settings on every tested resolution. The verdictByResolution data lists all four presets (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, with the best settings being Ultra in each case. The average FPS at Ultra is 83 at 4K, 124 at 1440p, and 163 at 1080p, all comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The Intel Core i7-14700K, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, provides ample CPU headroom, as evidenced by the 298 FPS result at 1080p Low settings. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, ensures that GPU-bound scenarios at 4K Ultra still maintain an 83 FPS average. The system's 5th place ranking out of 3,720 combos confirms that no practical hardware upgrade would yield a meaningful improvement in Control. For users with 60 Hz monitors, every setting is viable; for those with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate displays, the 1440p and 1080p Ultra presets provide sufficient frame rates to take full advantage of the display's capabilities.