Control

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, but the data shows that 4K Ultra settings will challenge this pairing. The benchmark results indicate a system that scales predictably with resolution, with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases. While the CPU provides a solid foundation, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance ceiling is the defining factor in this game’s most demanding configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for this combo reveals a clear and consistent scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 214 FPS, which drops to 162 FPS at 1440p and further to 110 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is handling the increased pixel workload effectively.

The scaling becomes more pronounced when examining the High preset. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 135. Moving to 1440p High yields 102 FPS, a 24% drop, while 4K High produces 69 FPS, a 49% drop from 1080p. This consistent ~50% performance hit from 1080p to 4K across multiple settings suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are being fully utilized at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling curve. The system manages 118 FPS at 1080p Ultra, drops to 89 FPS at 1440p Ultra (a 25% decrease), and falls to 60 FPS at 4K Ultra (a 49% decrease from 1080p). The fact that 4K Ultra lands at exactly 60 FPS average indicates that this setting combination is hitting the practical limit of what this GPU can deliver, likely constrained by the 12 GB VRAM capacity and the 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth.

What this scaling pattern reveals about the limiting component is clear: the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K, particularly on Medium and Ultra settings where the frame rate drops below the 78 FPS and 60 FPS marks respectively. At 1080p, however, the high frame rates (135-214 FPS) suggest that the CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a significant bottleneck, as the system is clearly GPU-limited even at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the star of this pairing in Control. Its specifications include a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, built on the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD104 chip. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra.

The GPU’s benchmark scores place it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (scoring 43262, a delta of -0.1%) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (scoring 43268, a delta of -0.1%). This places the RTX 4070 SUPER in a tightly contested performance bracket, though its desktop-oriented design clearly favors sustained gaming workloads.

In Control specifically, the GPU’s role becomes evident when examining the 4K results. At 4K Low, the card delivers 110 FPS, but this drops to 78 FPS at 4K Medium and 69 FPS at 4K High. The transition from Low to Medium at 4K costs 32 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 9 FPS. This suggests that the game’s visual effects at Medium and High settings are heavily dependent on the GPU’s shading units (7168) and texture mapping units (224), which are taxed significantly at this resolution.

The 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS average is particularly telling. This is the lowest FPS recorded in the entire dataset, and it indicates that the GPU is running at its absolute limit. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate are simply not enough to maintain higher frame rates at this extreme configuration. The 80 ROPs are likely the limiting factor for pixel throughput at 4K Ultra, as the game’s post-processing effects demand substantial pixel fill rate.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F provides a robust foundation for this gaming system. With 10 cores and 16 threads, it offers a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, built on the Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process. The CPU’s 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache provide adequate data locality for gaming workloads.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14400F scores 21645 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3055 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (scoring 32233, a delta of 0.1%) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (scoring 32226, a delta of 0.2%). The CPU’s Geekbench scores of 11268 multi-core and 2058 single-core further confirm its balanced performance profile.

The CPU’s role in Control appears to be secondary to the GPU, based on the FPS data. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 214 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls and physics calculations to avoid becoming a bottleneck. However, the lack of min FPS data for most settings makes it difficult to assess frame pacing and potential CPU-related stutters.

The i5-14400F’s 10 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Control, which was released in 2019 and is not known for extreme CPU demands. The game’s Action Adventure genre typically relies more on GPU rendering than complex CPU simulations, which is consistent with the observed performance scaling. The CPU’s 65W TDP and dual-channel memory support (DDR4 and DDR5) provide a stable platform without thermal throttling concerns that could affect frame rates over extended sessions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of this combo’s performance across all nine tested configurations. At 1080p, the system delivers frame rates ranging from 118 FPS (Ultra) to 214 FPS (Low). The Medium preset at 1080p averages 152 FPS with a min of 130 FPS and max of 175 FPS, showing excellent frame consistency. The High preset averages 135 FPS, while Ultra drops to 118 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings produce 162 FPS average, Medium delivers 115 FPS (min 98, max 133), High achieves 102 FPS, and Ultra settles at 89 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is only 13 FPS, suggesting that the GPU has headroom to handle the additional visual effects without a major performance penalty.

At 4K, the performance becomes more varied. Low settings still deliver a smooth 110 FPS average. Medium settings drop to 78 FPS with a min of 66 FPS and max of 90 FPS, which is still playable but shows more variance. High settings average 69 FPS, and Ultra falls to exactly 60 FPS. The 4K Medium data (min 66, max 90) indicates that frame times can vary significantly, potentially causing noticeable hitches during intense action sequences.

The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows consistent performance degradation. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 96 FPS (214 to 118). At 1440p, the drop is 73 FPS (162 to 89). At 4K, the drop is 50 FPS (110 to 60). This narrowing delta at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes the sole limiting factor at 4K, while at 1080p the CPU and GPU share the workload more evenly.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 639th out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 17.2% of all configurations in the database, indicating that it is a strong performer for this game. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, where neither component dramatically outperforms the other.

The combo’s ranking is particularly impressive given that it includes a mid-range CPU (the i5-14400F is in the 83rd percentile) paired with a high-end GPU (the RTX 4070 SUPER is also in the 83rd percentile). The fact that both components are at the same percentile level suggests they are well-matched for this title, avoiding the classic bottleneck scenario where one component limits the other’s potential.

In practical terms, this ranking means that the vast majority of the 3720 tested combos perform worse than this setup in Control. The combination’s ability to maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra and exceed 100 FPS at 1440p High makes it a versatile choice for players who want to experience the game at high settings without compromising on resolution. The 639th rank out of 3720 also indicates that while there are many faster configurations, this combo sits comfortably in the upper echelon of tested systems.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for this system in Control?*

A: The data shows that 1440p High (102 FPS average) offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. For maximum smoothness, 1080p Low delivers 214 FPS average, while 4K Ultra at 60 FPS average is the most demanding configuration tested.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Control?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Low, the system averages 110 FPS, which is excellent. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to exactly 60 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER is at its performance limit for this title at that resolution.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-14400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: Based on the FPS data, the CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 214 FPS, which is well above typical monitor refresh rates. The CPU’s 10 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, are sufficient to keep the GPU fed.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262 (a delta of -0.1%), while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (a delta of -0.1%). This indicates they are virtually identical in average performance.

Q: What is the frame consistency like at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the system averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. This 35 FPS range between min and max indicates generally stable frame delivery, though some variance exists during demanding scenes.

Q: Does the system maintain a consistent 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 4K Ultra is exactly 60, but without min FPS data for this setting, it is impossible to determine if the system drops below this threshold during gameplay. The 4K Medium setting shows a min of 66 FPS and max of 90 FPS, suggesting that 4K Ultra may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS.