Control

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is an exceptionally potent combination for running Control, delivering frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and settings preset. The measured data shows this combo ranking 5th out of 3,720 tested configurations in the game, placing it in the top fraction of all possible hardware pairings. At 1080p, the system produces an average of 298 FPS on Low settings, while even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K maintains an average of 83 FPS, demonstrating that this hardware pairing has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors and future-proofing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for Control reveal a consistent pattern of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 298 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 211 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS. High settings at 1080p produce an average of 188 FPS, while Ultra settings still deliver 163 FPS, ensuring that even the most visually intensive configuration at this resolution remains far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. Low settings yield an average of 225 FPS, while Medium settings produce 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. High settings at 1440p average 142 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain a strong 124 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 45%, indicating that the GPU has sufficient headroom to absorb the additional graphical load without compromising smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system continues to deliver playable performance across all presets. Low settings average 152 FPS, Medium settings average 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS, High settings average 96 FPS, and Ultra settings average 83 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 45% reduction in average frame rate, but the absolute numbers remain well above the playability threshold, with the minimum recorded FPS at Medium settings (92 FPS) still comfortably exceeding 60 FPS.

The data highlights that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, combined with the i7-14700KF's 20 cores and 28 threads, provide a balanced platform that does not exhibit any obvious bottlenecking at any resolution. The lack of min/max data for several presets suggests that frame pacing is consistent, and the available min/max figures for Medium settings across all resolutions show a narrow spread, indicating stable performance rather than erratic spikes.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest recorded average is 298 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the absolute ceiling of performance for this pairing in the game.

Q: Does this system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 83 FPS, which is 23 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four settings presets at 4K remain playable.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 163 FPS at 1920x1080 to 83 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 49%. At Low settings, the drop is from 298 FPS to 152 FPS, a 49% reduction as well.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest minimum frame rate appears at 3840x2160 with Medium settings, where the minimum is 92 FPS. This is still 32 FPS above the playability threshold, indicating no dips below 60 FPS in any tested scenario.

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

A: The combo ranks 5th out of 3,720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 0.13% of all configurations. This rank reflects its position among a vast pool of CPU and GPU pairings.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No, every tested combination of resolution and settings produces an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The lowest average recorded is 83 FPS at 4K Ultra, while the lowest minimum is 92 FPS at 4K Medium.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 163 FPS. This configuration provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate that is more than double the playability threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also delivers the best balance of quality and performance, with an average of 124 FPS. This is 64 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for smooth gameplay with all graphical features enabled.

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, achieving an average of 83 FPS. While this is the lowest average among the three resolutions, it still exceeds the playability threshold by 23 FPS, ensuring a consistent and responsive experience at native 4K resolution.

The data suggests that there is no scenario where users need to compromise on settings to achieve playable frame rates. Even at the highest resolution with the most demanding preset, the combo provides sufficient headroom for demanding sequences or future driver optimizations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 5th out of 3,720 tested configurations in Control, which places it in the top 0.13% of all hardware pairings evaluated by the benchmark database. This rank reflects the combined capabilities of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, both of which are high-end components in their respective categories.

The CPU holds a percentile rank of 94 among all processors, indicating that it outperforms 94% of tested CPUs. Similarly, the GPU holds a percentile rank of 92 among all GPUs, outperforming 92% of tested graphics cards. When combined, this pairing produces a synergy that places it near the absolute top of the performance hierarchy for Control.

The rank position suggests that only four other hardware combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this game. Given the GPU's 32 GB of VRAM and the CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache, the system is well-equipped to handle the game's demanding physics and particle effects, which are characteristic of Control's action-adventure genre.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, which scores 69,996 with a delta of 0.2% compared to the i7-14700KF's 70,163 average. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875 (0.4% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515 (0.9% delta). The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K scores 70,879, which is 1% higher than the i7-14700KF. These processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Control, with differences of less than 1% in synthetic CPU benchmarks.

On the GPU side, the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT scores 76,904, which is 1.1% lower than the RTX 5090 D's 77,712 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.6% higher, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396 (2.1% higher) and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79,605 (2.4% higher). These GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Control, though the mobile-oriented Radeon parts may have different thermal and power characteristics.

Users looking for comparable performance could consider these alternatives, though the RTX 5090 D's combination of 32 GB VRAM and Blackwell architecture offers unique advantages in memory capacity and feature support that these rivals may not match.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with exceptional headroom at every resolution and preset. The verdict by resolution confirms that all playable settings are available at each resolution, with the best settings being Ultra at all three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 163 FPS; at 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 124 FPS; and at 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 83 FPS.

The data indicates that this combo clears the 60 FPS threshold by a substantial margin in every configuration. The lowest average frame rate across all tests is 83 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 23 FPS above the playability threshold. The minimum recorded frame rate of 92 FPS at 4K Medium further confirms that the system does not experience drops below 60 FPS in any scenario.

For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results are particularly compelling, with averages exceeding 124 FPS even at Ultra settings. At 4K, the system provides a smooth experience that is suitable for both casual and competitive play. The combination of the i7-14700KF's strong single-thread performance (6,235 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and the RTX 5090 D's massive compute throughput (104.8 TFLOPS FP32) ensures that Control's demanding physics and rendering workloads are handled with ease. This is a top-tier configuration that leaves virtually no performance on the table.