Control

The Intel Core i9-14900K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a commanding performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark data shows this pairing handles the game with significant headroom across all tested resolutions and presets, consistently exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold even at maximum settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this configuration each sit near closely matched rivals, according to aggregate benchmark scores. For the Intel Core i9-14900K, the nearest performance alternative is the Intel Core i9-14900KF, which scores a mere 0.3% lower on average. This makes the KF variant functionally identical for gaming workloads, differing only in its lack of integrated graphics. The Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus trails by 0.6%, while the AMD EPYC 7413 sits 1.2% behind. Interestingly, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 posts a 1.7% higher average score, making it the only nearby rival that edges out the i9-14900K in raw throughput.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER finds itself in a tight cluster of alternatives. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB matches within 0.1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile also lands at 0.1% lower. The Quadro M6000 (non-24GB) is 0.2% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile trails by 1%. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, though the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER benefits from its 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The data suggests that users seeking comparable behavior should look at these specific models rather than broader product tiers.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear pattern: the GPU dominates performance scaling in Control as resolution increases, while the CPU remains largely irrelevant to frame rate differences across presets. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 SUPER pushes 214.8 FPS on Low settings, dropping to 116.3 FPS on Ultra—a 45.9% reduction purely from graphical load. The i9-14900K, with its 24 cores and 6.00 GHz boost clock, provides ample headroom; the frame rates at 1080p are so high that the CPU never becomes a limiting factor.

Scaling to 2560x1440, the GPU workload intensifies: Low settings yield 160.6 FPS, while Ultra drops to 87.5 FPS. This represents a 45.5% performance penalty from Low to Ultra, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling. At 3840x2160, the trend continues with Low at 109.4 FPS and Ultra at 61.5 FPS—a 43.8% reduction. The consistency of these percentage drops across resolutions indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are the primary drivers of performance, not the CPU.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when comparing resolution scaling at the same preset. From 1080p to 1440p at Ultra, frame rates drop from 116.3 to 87.5 FPS—a 24.8% decline. From 1440p to 4K at Ultra, the drop is from 87.5 to 61.5 FPS—another 29.7% decline. These diminishing returns as resolution climbs are classic GPU-bound behavior. At 1080p, the i9-14900K's single-thread score of 2262.5 in Cinebench R23 suggests it could push even higher frame rates if the GPU were not the constraint, but the measured data shows the GPU capping performance. For this game, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the decisive component at every resolution, with the i9-14900K providing sufficient compute to avoid any bottlenecking.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3,720 tested CPU-GPU combinations in Control, this pairing ranks 667th, placing it in the top 17.9% of all configurations. This percentile positioning reflects the strength of both components, though the rank also accounts for the game's age and the fact that many newer, more powerful GPUs have been tested since. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 83rd percentile among all GPUs and the i9-14900K's 95th percentile among all CPUs indicate that this combo outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database.

The rank of 667 is notable because it shows that while this is a high-end configuration, it is not at the absolute top. Systems featuring higher-tier GPUs like the RTX 4090 or newer RTX 50-series cards would rank higher, but within its own hardware class, the i9-14900K + RTX 4070 SUPER delivers exceptional results. The data shows no weaknesses in Control: every resolution and preset combination tested clears 60 FPS, meaning the combo's rank is limited by the presence of more powerful GPUs rather than any inadequacy in this pairing.

The Verdict

This PC runs Control with complete authority. At 3840x2160, the maximum resolution tested, the RTX 4070 SUPER achieves 66.5 FPS on High settings, 76.2 FPS on Medium, and 109.4 FPS on Low. Even at Ultra settings, which is the most demanding preset, the game maintains 61.5 FPS—just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes 4K Ultra fully playable, though with minimal headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance is significantly stronger. Ultra settings deliver 87.5 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High settings reach 103.5 FPS, Medium hits 117.2 FPS, and Low scales to 160.6 FPS. The 1440p Ultra experience is smooth and responsive, with no risk of dropping below the playability threshold.

At 1920x1080, the game becomes exceptionally fast. Ultra settings run at 116.3 FPS, while Low settings achieve 214.8 FPS. This resolution is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, as even the most demanding preset nearly doubles the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict is unequivocal: this configuration is fully capable of running Control at every resolution and preset combination in the benchmark data, with the only minor caveat being 4K Ultra's slim 1.5 FPS margin above 60 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61.5 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a narrow margin.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 at Ultra settings provides 87.5 FPS, offering a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, Ultra reaches 116.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings deliver 214.8 FPS versus 116.3 FPS on Ultra—an 84.8% performance increase, demonstrating how much headroom the GPU has at lower presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: Benchmark data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution and preset changes, while the i9-14900K provides sufficient compute to avoid bottlenecking at any tested setting.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: It ranks 667th out of 3,720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17.9% of all configurations in the database.

Q: Does the game maintain 60 FPS at all resolutions?

A: Yes. Every resolution and preset combination tested—from 1080p Low at 214.8 FPS to 4K Ultra at 61.5 FPS—exceeds the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves 61.5 FPS. This is the maximum visual quality available while still meeting the playability threshold, though the margin is tight. Players preferring more headroom could step down to High at 66.5 FPS or Medium at 76.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best choice, delivering 87.5 FPS. This provides a 27.5 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. High settings at 103.5 FPS offer additional headroom for those who want it, but Ultra is wholly viable.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings run at 116.3 FPS, making it the clear best choice. The substantial 56.3 FPS margin above 60 FPS means there is no need to compromise on visual quality. The RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handle the game's textures effortlessly at this resolution, and the 116.3 FPS average positions this as a high-refresh-rate experience at maximum fidelity.