Control

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a top-tier combination for playing Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The benchmark data shows that this system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, positioning it in the top percentile of tested configurations. The following analysis details the measured performance, ranking, and component roles based on the provided data.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains over 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 76.7 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other presets (High, Medium, Low) also exceed 60 FPS at this resolution.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K + RTX 4090 combination ranks 114th out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 3% of all configurations tested.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 272.1 FPS average, while the Ultra preset achieves 149.9 FPS average. This represents a 122.2 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality settings.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all tested resolutions and presets?

A: Yes. The data shows every resolution (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and every settings preset (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) delivers an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 76.7 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70879. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon 6511P, scores 71051, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, which is 1.3% lower.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4090 has a percentile rank of 88, meaning it outperforms 88% of all GPUs in the benchmark database based on its average benchmark score of 60347.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 114 out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. This places the system in the top 3.1% of all configurations evaluated, indicating that this hardware pairing is among the most capable for running this specific game. The rank reflects the combined performance of both components working together, and the data confirms this is a high-tier setup.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs, while the GPU holds a percentile rank of 88 against all GPUs. These individual rankings reinforce the overall combo position. The system's performance is not limited by either component in a significant way, as both are positioned in the upper echelon of their respective categories. With an average benchmark score of 70879 for the CPU and 60347 for the GPU, the pairing demonstrates balanced high-end capability.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is identified as the best setting. The data shows that this system can handle the maximum quality preset at every resolution tested.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 76.7 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at this resolution runs at 86 FPS, Medium at 97.9 FPS, and Low at 137.9 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 116.9 FPS. The High preset runs at 130.2 FPS, Medium at 148.3 FPS, and Low at 209.2 FPS. All settings at this resolution provide substantial headroom above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset reaches an average of 149.9 FPS. The High preset runs at 171.9 FPS, Medium at 194.4 FPS, and Low at 272.1 FPS. The system is clearly capable of driving high refresh rate displays at this resolution with maximum quality settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide insight into what other hardware would deliver similar performance in this system. For the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, the closest alternatives by average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon 6511P, which scores 71051 with a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, which scores 71370 with a delta of -0.7%. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, which is 1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996, which is 1.3% lower.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark score are the Intel Arc Pro A60, which scores 60326 with a delta of 0%, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, which scores 60140 with a delta of 0.3%. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% lower.

These alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in Control, with differences of only a few percentage points in overall benchmark performance. A system using any of these CPU or GPU equivalents would likely achieve frame rates within a small margin of the measured results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance scaling across resolutions and settings. The measured FPS values show clear trends in how each component influences the final frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 272.1 FPS on Low settings, but drops to 149.9 FPS on Ultra settings. This 45% reduction in performance when moving from Low to Ultra indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions, as the increased graphical load directly impacts frame rates. The CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at these high frame rates, as evidenced by the 272.1 FPS result.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates scale from 209.2 FPS on Low to 116.9 FPS on Ultra. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is 44%, which is consistent with the 1080p scaling. This suggests the GPU remains the dominant factor at this resolution as well.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates range from 137.9 FPS on Low to 76.7 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 44%, matching the pattern seen at lower resolutions. However, the absolute frame rates are significantly lower, showing that the GPU's workload increases substantially with resolution.

The consistency of the performance drop from Low to Ultra across all resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary performance driver for this game. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the high frame rates (272.1 FPS at 1080p Low) demonstrate that the Core Ultra 7 265K can keep up with the RTX 4090's output. At higher resolutions, the GPU workload dominates, and the CPU's influence diminishes.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can definitively run Control with excellent performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that all playable settings achieve at least 60 FPS average frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system is playable at all four settings presets. The best settings are Ultra with an average of 76.7 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This means users can enjoy the game at maximum quality in 4K without performance concerns.

At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with Ultra achieving an average of 116.9 FPS. This level of performance is suitable for high refresh rate monitors, as the frame rate is nearly double the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding performance across all settings. The Ultra preset runs at 149.9 FPS average, making it ideal for 144Hz displays. The Low preset reaches 272.1 FPS, which would satisfy even the most demanding high refresh rate setups.

The data shows that this combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is more than sufficient to run Control at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with no compromises needed for smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings combination. No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available in the provided information.

3840x2160 (4K)

• High settings: 86 FPS average
• Low settings: 137.9 FPS average
• Medium settings: 97.9 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 76.7 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• High settings: 130.2 FPS average
• Low settings: 209.2 FPS average
• Medium settings: 148.3 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 116.9 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• High settings: 171.9 FPS average
• Low settings: 272.1 FPS average
• Medium settings: 194.4 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 149.9 FPS average

These measurements show a consistent scaling pattern. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 22-24% across all settings. Moving from 1440p to 4K reduces frame rates by an additional 34-35%. The performance drop from Low to Ultra settings is consistently around 44-45% at every resolution, indicating a stable and predictable scaling relationship between quality settings and frame rate output.