Control

The pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an extreme high-end combination, and the measured data for Control reflects that. The CPU sits in the 96th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks in the 88th percentile, so this system is built to crush demanding titles. For Control, the benchmark results show that this combo never dips below 76 FPS average at any resolution or preset tested, meaning it clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with substantial headroom everywhere.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93,785. The closest match is the Intel Xeon 6520P, which scores 93,786 — a 0% delta, meaning these two perform nearly identically in synthetic tests. If a builder already has a Xeon 6520P platform, they would see essentially the same CPU-bound behavior in Control. The AMD EPYC 4564P is 1.5% behind with a score of 95,183, and the AMD EPYC 9175F trails by 1.9% at 95,615. The AMD EPYC 4565P is 2.1% behind at 95,764. These deltas are all small, so any of these processors would deliver comparable frame pacing in a GPU-bound scenario like Control at high resolutions.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc Pro A60, which scores 60,326 — a 0% delta, indicating near-identical overall GPU compute performance in the aggregate benchmark. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% behind at 60,140, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% ahead at 61,896. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 trails by 2.9% at 58,657. These are workstation-class cards, but the data shows that in raw synthetic scores, they occupy the same performance tier as the RTX 4090. However, for Control specifically, the RTX 4090’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and Ada Lovelace architecture with 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores provide the feature set needed for high-refresh 4K gaming, which the synthetic rivals may not match in real-world game tests.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 121st out of 3,720 tested combos for Control. That places it in the top 3.3% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank is driven primarily by the GPU, since Control is a visually intensive title that scales heavily with graphics hardware. The RTX 4090’s measured performance — 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s — explains why this combo sits so high. The CPU’s contribution is secondary but not negligible; with 24 cores and 24 threads boosting to 5.50 GHz, it ensures that even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate hits 272 FPS, the processor does not bottleneck the GPU.

The gap between this combo and the top of the rankings is likely filled by configurations with newer or more specialized hardware, but 121st out of 3,720 is a strong result. For context, the CPU alone has a passmark multithread score of 68,574 and a single-thread score of 5,068, which places it well above the median for any game. The GPU’s passmark G3D score of 38,194 further reinforces that this pairing is built for maximum frame rates. In practical terms, this rank means that the vast majority of tested systems — over 3,500 of them — deliver lower average FPS in Control than this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the data shows a clear progression across presets. On Low settings, the average FPS is 139. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 99, with a minimum of 84 and a maximum of 114. High settings yield 88 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 76 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra is 63 FPS, which is a significant reduction but still leaves every preset well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Notably, the Medium preset has measured min/max values, showing that even the worst-case frame time stays above 84 FPS.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves substantially. Low settings hit 206 FPS average. Medium averages 146 FPS, with a minimum of 124 and a maximum of 168. High settings deliver 130 FPS average. Ultra settings still manage 113 FPS average. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 93 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to absorb the extra load of higher presets without dropping below triple-digit frame rates for any setting. The Medium min/max of 124/168 suggests stable frame pacing even during intense combat sequences.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the numbers become extreme. Low settings reach 272 FPS average. Medium averages 194 FPS, with a minimum of 165 and a maximum of 223. High settings hit 172 FPS average. Ultra settings produce 149 FPS average. The gap from Low to Ultra is 123 FPS, yet even the lowest Ultra average is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset’s minimum of 165 FPS shows that this combo can drive high-refresh 1080p monitors without any noticeable stutter. The RTX 4090’s 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and the CPU’s 115.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 bandwidth are sufficient to feed these frame rates.

Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RTX 4090 is the dominant factor, and the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus keeps up without becoming a bottleneck. The only null min/max values appear for Low, High, and Ultra presets, but the Medium preset’s min/max data confirms that frame delivery is smooth.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control — and it can run it at maximum settings at every resolution tested. The verdict data is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 76 FPS average. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best, delivering 113 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 149 FPS average. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and this combo exceeds that by at least 16 FPS even in the most demanding case (4K Ultra at 76 FPS).

For a 4K display, the data shows that you can enable Ultra settings and still have 76 FPS average, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS target. If you prefer higher refresh rates, dropping to High at 4K gives you 88 FPS, and Medium provides 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS. At 1440p, every preset clears 113 FPS, making this ideal for 144Hz monitors. At 1080p, the lowest average is 149 FPS on Ultra, so even a 240Hz display can be fed with high settings. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB VRAM is more than enough for Control’s textures at any resolution, and the CPU’s 36 MB shared L3 cache plus 3 MB per-core L2 cache ensure that physics and AI calculations do not cause frame drops.

The only caveat is that the GPU is marked as end-of-life in production status, and the CPU is active, but that does not affect current performance. The data is measured, not estimated, so these FPS figures are reliable.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict lists Ultra as the best playable setting at 4K.

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Control?*

A: The highest measured average is 272 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak frame rate across all tested resolution and preset combinations.

*Q: Does the CPU or GPU bottleneck this system in Control?*

A: The data does not indicate a bottleneck. The CPU has a passmark multithread score of 68,574 and the GPU has a passmark G3D score of 38,194. At 4K Ultra, the system still produces 76 FPS, and at 1080p Low it reaches 272 FPS, showing balanced performance across the range.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems for Control?*

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 121st out of 3,720 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.3% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this system?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 84 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 124 FPS, and at 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 165 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings where this system fails to reach 60 FPS?

A: No. Every measured resolution and preset combination — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K — produces an average FPS above 60. The lowest average is 76 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at 76 FPS average. This is the highest quality option available, and the data shows it clears the threshold with 16 FPS of headroom. If you want more margin, Medium runs at 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice for visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best preset, delivering 113 FPS average. This is more than enough for a 60 Hz display and suitable for 100 Hz+ monitors. The gap between Ultra and the next preset down (High at 130 FPS) is 17 FPS, but Ultra’s 113 FPS is already well above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 149 FPS average. This is the highest average FPS among all Ultra presets across the three resolutions. The data shows that even at the most demanding setting, the system has over 89 FPS of headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. For competitive play, you could drop to Low for 272 FPS, but Ultra provides a visually superior experience without sacrificing playability.

In summary, for every resolution tested, Ultra is the recommended setting because it is the most demanding preset that still maintains an average FPS above 60. The measured averages are 76 FPS at 4K, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 149 FPS at 1080p. There is no scenario in this dataset where this combo falls below the playable threshold, making it a top-tier choice for Control at any display resolution.