Control

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB delivers a measured performance profile in Control that is heavily shaped by the GPU's memory subsystem. Across 12 resolution/settings combinations, average frame rates range from 47.1 FPS at 4K Ultra to 160.5 FPS at 1080p Low. The combo ranks 672nd out of 1636 tested configurations, placing it in the upper half of the database. This analysis breaks down the measured results, the role of the GPU's specifications, and the settings that yield the best experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 87.4.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097. It is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (54450), 1.1% lower than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54681), 1.2% higher than the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469), and 1.7% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206). Its percentile among all CPUs is 94.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Control?

A: The combo ranks 672 out of 1636 tested combinations, which places it in the upper half of the database.

Q: What is the highest and lowest measured FPS?

A: The highest is 160.5 FPS at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 47.1 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB has a percentile of 17 among all GPUs, indicating it outperforms only 17% of the GPUs in the database.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 2310 MHz and boost clock is 2535 MHz, while the memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). These specifications directly influence how quickly texture data and geometry can be processed. In Control, the measured results show a clear drop in performance as resolution increases. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 87.4; at 1440p Ultra it falls to 69.4; and at 4K Ultra it drops to 47.1. The 4K result is below the 60 FPS threshold, while the 1080p result is well above. This pattern suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity become limiting factors at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM may be sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the demand on memory is higher, and the measured frame rate reflects that. The GPU's boost clock of 2535 MHz is relatively high, but the memory bus width of 128 bits is narrow, which could explain the steep decline at 4K. The data shows that the GPU is the primary constraint in this combo, as the CPU is in the 94th percentile.

The GPU's shading units (4352), texture mapping units (136), and render output units (48) are all part of its processing pipeline. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (47.1) is the lowest of all tested settings, and the gap between 1440p and 4K is larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p for every preset. For example, at High settings, the average FPS goes from 102.9 at 1080p to 75.7 at 1440p (a drop of 27.2 FPS), and then to 53.1 at 4K (a further drop of 22.6 FPS). While these numbers are not directly comparable without computing percentages, the trend is clear: the GPU's memory subsystem is stressed as pixel count increases. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is a fixed resource, and the 8 GB capacity may be insufficient for the highest texture loads at 4K. The data indicates that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K requires the Low preset to maintain a playable frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver above 60 FPS, with Ultra at 87.4 FPS, so the Ultra preset is recommended for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields 90.9 FPS, which is a good balance; High gives 75.7 and Ultra 69.4, both still above 60, but Medium offers a higher frame rate. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS at 84.2; Medium is 57.4, High 53.1, and Ultra 47.1. Therefore, for 4K, the Low preset is the only one that maintains a playable frame rate. If the user prefers higher settings at 4K, they would need to accept frame rates below 60. The data shows that the Low preset at 4K provides a substantial advantage over Medium, but the exact difference is not directly stated. The range from Low to Ultra at 1080p spans from 160.5 to 87.4 FPS, indicating that even the highest settings are playable at that resolution. At 1440p, the Low preset reaches 123.1 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh-rate displays, while Ultra at 69.4 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold. The measured results suggest that the optimal preset for a given resolution is the one that keeps the average FPS comfortably above 60 while maximizing visual quality. For 1080p, that is Ultra; for 1440p, Medium or High; for 4K, Low.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 672 out of 1636 in Control, which is in the upper half of the database. The CPU's percentile is 94, meaning it is faster than 94% of all CPUs, while the GPU's percentile is 17, meaning it is faster than only 17% of GPUs. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this configuration. The CPU's average benchmark score of 54097 is close to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, which scores 54450, a difference of -0.6%. The GPU's average benchmark score is 2913, which is identical to the GeForce GT 555M (2913) and 0.2% higher than the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB (2907). The combo's rank of 672 out of 1636 indicates that many other combinations with more powerful GPUs achieve higher frame rates in Control. However, the CPU's high performance ensures that the system is not CPU-bound in this game. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and single-core score of 5003 demonstrate its capability, and its 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks. The GPU, on the other hand, is in the bottom 17% of all GPUs, which explains why the combo's overall rank is not higher. The data shows that the CPU is a strong performer, but the GPU's modest standing drags the combo down in a GPU-intensive title like Control.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS at each resolution shows a consistent decline as pixel count increases. For the High preset, the average FPS is 102.9 at 1920x1080, 75.7 at 2560x1440, and 53.1 at 3840x2160. For Low, it is 160.5, 123.1, and 84.2. For Medium, it is 115.7, 90.9, and 57.4. For Ultra, it is 87.4, 69.4, and 47.1. The drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial for every preset. The 4K results are below 60 FPS for all presets except Low, which achieves 84.2. This pattern indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are the primary constraints at higher resolutions. The CPU, with its 94th percentile performance, is unlikely to be the bottleneck, as the frame rate scales almost entirely with resolution. The data suggests that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K requires the Low preset to maintain a playable frame rate. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than from 1440p to 4K, which is typical for a GPU with a 128-bit memory bus. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth is a fixed resource, and the 8 GB capacity may be insufficient for the highest texture loads at 4K. The measured results show that the Low preset at 4K (84.2 FPS) is actually higher than the Ultra preset at 1440p (69.4 FPS), which highlights the impact of settings on performance. This suggests that users who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity can achieve better results by lowering settings rather than reducing resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 53.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 84.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 57.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 47.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 75.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 123.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 90.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 69.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 102.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 160.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 115.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 87.4 |

At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 160.5 FPS, which is the highest measured value. The Ultra preset still achieves 87.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, the Low preset reaches 123.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 69.4. At 4K, the Low preset is the only one above 60 FPS at 84.2. The data shows a clear hierarchy: lower settings yield higher frame rates, and higher resolutions reduce performance across the board. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 73.1 FPS, but that number is not directly stated; the measured values are 160.5 and 87.4. The pattern is consistent across all resolutions, with Low always being the fastest and Ultra always being the slowest. The Medium preset sits between Low and High, and High sits between Medium and Ultra. This ordering is expected, but the magnitude of the differences varies. For example, at 4K, the gap between Low (84.2) and Medium (57.4) is larger than the gap between Medium and High (53.1) or High and Ultra (47.1). This suggests that the Low preset is particularly efficient at 4K, likely because it reduces memory pressure. The measured FPS breakdown provides a complete picture of how the combo performs across all tested configurations, allowing users to select the preset that best matches their hardware and display.