Control

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable combination for running Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The measured data shows this system delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, with the most demanding preset at 4K still averaging 69 FPS. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, component roles, optimal settings, and how this combo compares to other tested hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 3840x2160?

A: At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at this resolution are playable, with Ultra being the most demanding option that still clears the threshold.

Q: How much performance headroom does the system have at 2560x1440?

A: At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 102 FPS, which is 70% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset reaches 118 FPS, and even the Medium preset delivers 132 FPS, indicating substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset averages 246 FPS while the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS. This represents a 45% reduction in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings, though both remain far above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Which component has a higher percentile ranking among all tested hardware?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus ranks in the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU's percentile is notably higher, suggesting it is a stronger relative performer in its category.

Q: Are there any settings at any resolution where the system falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. All twelve measured combinations of resolution and settings (four presets across three resolutions) produce average frame rates above 60 FPS. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 69 FPS at 4K Ultra settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested system combinations for this game?

A: This CPU and GPU combination ranks 241st out of 3,720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 6.5% of all systems tested for this specific game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 246 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 135 FPS on Ultra. This 45% performance gap between presets indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution, as increasing graphical load substantially reduces frame rates. The CPU, ranking in the 96th percentile among all processors, has ample headroom to feed the GPU at these lower resolutions.

Moving to 2560x1440, the scaling pattern continues but with a compressed range. The Low preset averages 186 FPS while Ultra averages 102 FPS, a 45% reduction similar to 1080p. The absolute numbers are lower across all presets, confirming that the GPU's workload increases with resolution. However, the fact that even the Ultra preset at 1440p maintains 102 FPS suggests the GPU still has considerable performance reserves at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more dominant. The Low preset averages 126 FPS, dropping to 69 FPS on Ultra. The 45% performance penalty from Low to Ultra at 4K mirrors the pattern seen at lower resolutions, but the absolute frame rates are significantly lower. This consistent percentage drop across all resolutions indicates that the RTX 4080's rendering workload scales predictably with settings, while the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p Low where frame rates exceed 240 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 69 FPS. This is the most demanding setting that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, and it provides the highest visual quality available. The Medium preset at 4K averages 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 103 FPS, offering a more conservative option with greater frame rate stability, but Ultra remains viable.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 102 FPS, making it the optimal selection. This provides a significant margin above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering maximum graphical fidelity. The High preset at 118 FPS and Medium at 132 FPS offer alternatives for users prioritizing higher refresh rates, but Ultra's 102 FPS average is already well-suited for most displays.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS, which is the clear choice for maximum quality. This frame rate is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. The Medium preset at 175 FPS and Low at 246 FPS cater to competitive players with high-refresh-rate monitors, but for standard 60Hz or 144Hz displays, Ultra provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

The Verdict

This system can definitively run Control at playable frame rates across all tested configurations. The verdict data confirms that every resolution and settings combination is playable, with the lowest average frame rate being 69 FPS at 4K Ultra. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 102 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS. The system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with substantial margins at every resolution, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and even 4K Ultra settings. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus's 24 cores provide more than enough resources for this 2019 title, ensuring consistent performance without any settings compromises.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon 6520P with a score of 93,786 (0% delta), the AMD EPYC 4564P at 95,183 (-1.5%), the AMD EPYC 9175F at 95,615 (-1.9%), and the AMD EPYC 4565P at 95,764 (-2.1%). These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control, with the Xeon 6520P being essentially indistinguishable from the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus in average benchmark terms.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 (0.1% delta), making it a near-perfect match in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54,828 (-1.1%), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55,698 (-2.6%), and AMD Radeon 8060S at 55,757 (-2.7%) are also close in average benchmark scores. In practical terms, any of these GPU alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in Control, with differences of only a few percent that would be imperceptible in actual gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3,720 tested system combinations for Control, this CPU and GPU pairing ranks 241st. This places it in the top 6.5% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performance configuration capable of handling this game with ease. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and RTX 4080, both of which are strong performers in their respective categories. The 96th percentile CPU ranking and 86th percentile GPU ranking suggest that the CPU contributes more to the combo's overall standing, though both components are well above average. This rank positions the system comfortably among the top tier of configurations tested for Control, with only a small fraction of systems achieving higher performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 246 FPS, the Medium preset averages 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 and maximum of 201, the High preset averages 156 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS. The frame rate range from Low to Ultra spans 111 FPS, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 186 FPS, the Medium preset averages 132 FPS with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 152, the High preset averages 118 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 102 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra is 84 FPS, showing slightly less variation than at 1080p due to the increased GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 126 FPS, the Medium preset averages 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 and maximum of 103, the High preset averages 79 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra is 57 FPS, indicating that at 4K, the GPU is working closer to its limits and settings changes have a smaller absolute impact on frame rates. The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings across all resolutions (149 at 1080p, 113 at 1440p, 76 at 4K) remain above the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming stable performance even in demanding scenes.