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# Can Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER run Control?

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers consistently playable frame rates in Control across all tested resolutions, with the data showing a clear path to 4K gaming at High settings. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing clears the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution tested, though the margin narrows considerably at 4K Ultra where the average drops to 59.8 FPS — just below the playable mark. At 1080p and 1440p, the system delivers headroom that allows for maximum settings with average frame rates well above 90 FPS. The measured data places this combo in the 616th position out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control, a strong showing that reflects balanced CPU and GPU performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 SUPER paired with the i7-14700KF produces exceptional frame rates across all four settings presets. Low settings yield an average of 214.3 FPS, which represents the highest measured average in the entire dataset for this combination. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 153.6 FPS — a substantial 28% reduction from Low, but still far beyond what any 60 Hz display can utilize. High settings deliver 138.1 FPS on average, while Ultra settings produce 115.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total reduction of 99 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint as settings increase, though the CPU at 1080p Low (214.3 FPS) demonstrates that the i7-14700KF is capable of feeding very high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance picture remains strong but shows the expected resolution penalty. Low settings average 165 FPS, which is 49.3 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result — a 23% drop that illustrates the increased pixel throughput demand. Medium settings produce 115.5 FPS on average, while High settings deliver 101.9 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p yield 92.1 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and represents only a 20% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result of 115.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 72.9 FPS, slightly smaller in percentage terms than at 1080p, suggesting that resolution scaling is affecting all settings proportionally.

The 3840x2160 results reveal where the RTX 4070 SUPER begins to feel the strain. Low settings average 110.6 FPS, which is still very playable and only 33% lower than the 1080p Low figure. Medium settings drop to 79.7 FPS on average, while High settings produce 70.8 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K yield just 59.8 FPS on average — a hair below the 60 FPS playable threshold and the only measured preset across all resolutions that fails to clear it. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 50.8 FPS reduction, and the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings is 48%, demonstrating that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 115.3 FPS. This gives the system 55.3 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold, meaning users can enable every visual feature without concern. The data shows that even the heaviest settings load at 1080p leaves substantial performance in reserve.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings also represent the best playable configuration, with an average of 92.1 FPS. This is 32.1 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing solid margin for demanding scenes or background tasks. The step down to High settings at 1440p yields 101.9 FPS, but since Ultra already clears the threshold comfortably, there is no need to sacrifice visual quality.

At 3840x2160, High settings are the best preset that maintains 60 FPS or above, averaging 70.8 FPS. This provides 10.8 FPS of headroom, which is adequate but not generous. Medium settings at 4K yield 79.7 FPS and Low settings reach 110.6 FPS, but High offers the best visual fidelity within the playable envelope. Ultra at 4K drops to 59.8 FPS, missing the 60 FPS threshold by just 0.2 FPS — effectively marginal, but the data classifies it as not playable by the stated threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the dominant performance factor at all three resolutions in Control, but the CPU's role becomes relatively more important at lower resolutions and lower settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 214.3 FPS, a figure that demands strong single-thread performance from the i7-14700KF, which scores 6,235 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 103.7 FPS drop (from 214.3 to 110.6), which is a 48% reduction — this is purely resolution-driven GPU load increase.

The pattern across presets at each resolution confirms GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces frame rates by 99 FPS (214.3 to 115.3), a 46% drop. At 1440p, the Low-to-Ultra spread is 72.9 FPS (165 to 92.1), a 44% reduction. At 4K, the spread narrows to 50.8 FPS (110.6 to 59.8), a 46% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops across resolutions suggests that settings changes affect the GPU workload uniformly, with the CPU maintaining sufficient headroom even at the lowest resolution and highest frame rates.

The CPU's capability is further evidenced by the fact that at 1080p Low, the system sustains 214.3 FPS without the average being bottlenecked. The i7-14700KF's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample processing power, and its PassMark multithread score of 52,425 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. At 4K Ultra, where the GPU is most stressed, the frame rate drops to 59.8 FPS — this is a GPU limitation, not a CPU one, as the same preset at 1080p produces 115.3 FPS. The data indicates that users upgrading from a weaker CPU would see minimal gains in this game, as the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Control at 60 FPS or above in every resolution and preset combination except one. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 115.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: all presets are playable, and Ultra achieves 92.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low (110.6 FPS), Medium (79.7 FPS), and High (70.8 FPS) all remain above 60 FPS, but Ultra falls to 59.8 FPS, missing the threshold by 0.2 FPS.

The verdict by resolution is clear: 1080p and 1440p users can enable Ultra settings without hesitation, while 4K users should select High settings for the best combination of visual quality and playable performance. The 4K Ultra result is borderline — a 59.8 FPS average is effectively near-60 gameplay, but the data classifies it as not playable by the strict 60 FPS standard. For users with G-Sync or FreeSync displays, the 4K Ultra experience would likely be acceptable, but the measured data suggests High settings as the safer choice.

FAQ

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

A: No, not by the 60 FPS standard. At 3840x2160 Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 59.8 FPS, which is 0.2 FPS below the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 92.1 FPS, making it the best playable configuration at that resolution. All four presets at 1440p exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How much performance does the system lose going from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 138.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 70.8 FPS at 3840x2160 — a reduction of 67.3 FPS, or approximately 49%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: The GPU is still the primary constraint, but the CPU is heavily involved. The system reaches 214.3 FPS at 1080p Low, and the i7-14700KF's single-core performance (6,235 in Cinebench R23) supports this high frame rate without bottlenecking.

Q: Which 4K preset should I use for the best visual quality while staying playable?

A: High settings at 3840x2160 give an average of 70.8 FPS, which is 10.8 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable at 4K.

Q: How does this combo rank among other tested configurations in Control?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 616th out of 3,720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination ranks 616th out of 3,720 tested configurations in Control, placing it in the top 16.6% of all tested combos. This ranking reflects the GPU's 83rd percentile standing among all GPUs and the CPU's 94th percentile among all CPUs. The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score of 43,223 places it nearly even with the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43,262, 0.1% higher), the RTX 5050 Mobile (43,268, 0.1% higher), and the Quadro M6000 (43,301, 0.2% higher), while trailing the RTX 4090 Mobile (43,667) by 1%. The i7-14700KF's average score of 70,163 sits 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996), 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), and 0.9% above the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), while being 1% below the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (70,879).

The rank of 616 out of 3,720 is strong for a mid-to-high-end configuration, and the measured FPS data confirms that this ranking translates into real-world playability. The system's ability to hit 70.8 FPS at 4K High and 115.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra demonstrates that it is well-matched for Control's demands, with the GPU providing the bulk of the performance while the CPU offers ample headroom for high refresh rate scenarios.