Control

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a strong performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The measured data shows this pairing handles the game decisively at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K remains playable at most settings. The benchmark results indicate the RTX 5070 is the dominant factor in this configuration, with the Core Ultra 5 225 providing ample support across all tested resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best 4K preset for this combo that stays above 60 FPS?

A: The High preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 66 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS average, falling short of the 60 FPS playable target, while Low and Medium achieve 105 and 75 FPS respectively.

Q: Does the Ultra preset run smoothly at 1440p?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 the Ultra preset achieves an average of 85 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the data shows all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at this resolution are playable, with Medium averaging 111 FPS and High at 98 FPS.

Q: How much performance headroom is there at 1080p?

A: The data shows massive headroom at 1920x1080, with the Low preset reaching 206 FPS average and the Ultra preset still hitting 113 FPS. Even the most demanding setting provides nearly double the 60 FPS target, indicating this resolution is not a bottleneck for the system.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 780th out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21% of all systems benchmarked for Control. This percentile positioning suggests the hardware pairing is well above average for this title.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 225 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 36938 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, which scores 36945 with a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is slightly ahead at 37018 (a -0.2% delta from the Intel's perspective), while the Intel Core i9-12900T sits at 37112 (-0.5% delta).

Q: Is the GPU's benchmark performance closely matched by any rivals?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 40377 is within 2% of several rivals. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318 (0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063 (0.8% delta), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39568 (2% delta), showing very tight clustering.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals an interesting scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system produces 206 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 113 FPS on Ultra — a 45% reduction from the lowest to highest preset. This substantial gap indicates the GPU is already under meaningful load even at the lowest resolution, with the CPU providing enough throughput to let the graphics card work at full capacity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress slightly: Low settings yield 156 FPS and Ultra yields 85 FPS, a 45% performance drop similar to 1080p. The absolute numbers suggest the GPU is still the primary limiter, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution — the Core Ultra 5 225's single-core and multi-core capabilities are sufficient to feed the RTX 5070 at both resolutions.

The 4K results tell a clearer story about GPU dominance. At 3840x2160, Low settings produce 105 FPS while Ultra drops to 58 FPS, a 45% reduction consistent with the other resolutions. However, the absolute scaling from 1440p to 4K at the same preset shows a more dramatic GPU-bound behavior: High settings drop from 98 FPS at 1440p to 66 FPS at 4K, a 33% reduction that cannot be attributed to CPU limitations. The data indicates the RTX 5070 is the decisive component throughout, with the CPU maintaining consistent frame delivery even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead typically becomes more visible.

The Medium preset's min/max frames further illuminate the stability characteristics. At 1920x1080 Medium, the range spans 124 to 168 FPS around a 146 FPS average. At 2560x1440 Medium, the range is 94 to 127 FPS around a 111 FPS average. At 3840x2160 Medium, the range narrows to 63 to 86 FPS around a 75 FPS average. This tightening range at higher resolutions confirms that GPU rendering time dominates the frame pacing, while the CPU maintains consistent frame submission.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, delivering 113 FPS average. This is far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the data shows no reason to compromise on visual quality — even the most demanding setting maintains high fluidity.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again takes the top spot with 85 FPS average. The performance headroom is substantial, as the next tier down (High) achieves 98 FPS, but the Ultra setting remains comfortably playable and represents the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset falls to 58 FPS, below the 60 FPS target, making it unsuitable for a consistent playable experience. The High preset at 66 FPS becomes the best choice, offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium (75 FPS) while staying above the threshold. The data shows High is the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 780 out of 3720 tested configurations places it in the 79th percentile of all systems benchmarked for Control. This positioning indicates the hardware pairing outperforms the vast majority of tested combos, aligning with the measured FPS data that shows strong performance across all resolutions.

The 85th percentile ranking of the Core Ultra 5 225 among all CPUs and the 82nd percentile of the RTX 5070 among all GPUs reinforce this picture. Both components individually sit well above the median, and their combination in this game produces results consistent with those high percentile standings. The CPU's average benchmark score of 36938 places it in the top 15% of all processors, while the GPU's 40377 average score places it in the top 18% of all graphics cards.

The rank data suggests this configuration is not a marginal performer but a solidly above-average system for Control. The fact that it clears 60 FPS at 4K High and 1440p Ultra, while nearly hitting 60 FPS at 4K Ultra (58 FPS), demonstrates a level of performance that most tested combos cannot match.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest CPU rivals to the Core Ultra 5 225 all score within 0.5% of its 36938 average benchmark score. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F matches almost exactly at 36945 (0% delta), meaning systems using either processor would likely show identical frame rates in Control. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2% delta) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4% delta) are also effectively equivalent, with the Intel Core i9-12900T at 37112 (-0.5% delta) completing a tight cluster of near-identical performers.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show slightly more variance but remain close. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40318 (0.1% delta from the RTX 5070's 40377) is the closest match, followed by the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 (0.8% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870 (-1.2% delta). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile at 39568 (2% delta) is the most divergent but still within a small margin.

These rival pairings suggest that substituting any of these CPUs for the Core Ultra 5 225 would produce nearly indistinguishable results in Control, given the CPU's ample headroom. Similarly, swapping the RTX 5070 for any of the listed GPU rivals would likely shift frame rates by only a few percent, keeping the system within the same playable performance tier.

The Verdict

The data confirms this PC can run Control across all tested resolutions with playable performance. The verdict by resolution shows 3840x2160 supports High, Low, and Medium presets above 60 FPS, with High being the best choice at 66 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra delivering 85 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets also clear 60 FPS, with Ultra reaching 113 FPS.

The only setting that falls short is 4K Ultra at 58 FPS, which narrowly misses the 60 FPS target. This means the system can handle the game's maximum visual quality at 1440p and below, and near-maximum quality at 4K with only a modest compromise. The measured data indicates the RTX 5070 is the performance ceiling, but the Core Ultra 5 225 ensures the GPU is never starved of data, resulting in consistent frame delivery across all resolution and preset combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 206 FPS average
• Medium: 146 FPS average, 124 FPS minimum, 168 FPS maximum
• High: 130 FPS average
• Ultra: 113 FPS average

At 1080p, the system exhibits massive performance headroom. Even the Ultra preset delivers nearly double the 60 FPS target, and the Low preset achieves over 200 FPS, indicating this resolution is well below the system's capabilities.

2560x1440:

• Low: 156 FPS average
• Medium: 111 FPS average, 94 FPS minimum, 127 FPS maximum
• High: 98 FPS average
• Ultra: 85 FPS average

The 1440p results show a proportionate scaling from 1080p, with each preset maintaining a healthy margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 94 FPS ensures no noticeable stutter even in demanding scenes, and the Ultra preset's 85 FPS average provides a smooth experience at maximum settings.

3840x2160:

• Low: 105 FPS average
• Medium: 75 FPS average, 63 FPS minimum, 86 FPS maximum
• High: 66 FPS average
• Ultra: 58 FPS average

The 4K data reveals the GPU's limits. The Low preset still manages 105 FPS, showing the RTX 5070's raw capability, but the Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS, just below the playable threshold. The Medium preset's 63 FPS minimum is the lowest recorded frame rate across all tests, though it remains playable. The High preset at 66 FPS average provides the best balance of visual quality and performance at this resolution, with the data showing it as the recommended choice for 4K play.