Control

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a compelling, high-refresh-rate experience in Control, consistently exceeding 60 FPS at 4K Ultra and 120 FPS at 1440p High. The data indicates that this combination is well-balanced for the title, with the GPU acting as the primary performance arbiter at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s substantial core count ensures headroom for the game’s physics-driven combat. Benchmark results show a clear scaling pattern where settings presets have a more pronounced impact on frame rate than resolution changes, suggesting that users can fine-tune visual fidelity with predictable performance trade-offs.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Control?*

A: This specific combination ranks 208th out of 1636 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 13% of all configurations tested.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which puts it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, but 1.2% behind the Intel Xeon Phi 7290.

Q: What is the best performance the RTX 4070 Ti can achieve at 1080p in this game?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded for this GPU is 228.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: Can this combo maintain a 60 FPS experience at 4K resolution with maximum settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the combo produces an average of 60.9 FPS, barely crossing the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much of a performance gap exists between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the difference is significant; the Low preset yields 169.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 91.8 FPS, a drop of approximately 46%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it relate to its class?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, utilizing 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, which supports its high-resolution performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this pairing at rank 208 out of 1636 tested configurations, demonstrating that it sits comfortably within the upper echelon of systems for Control. This percentile positioning suggests that while it is not a top-tier enthusiast setup, it significantly outperforms the majority of tested hardware. The i7-14700F’s synthetic benchmark percentile of 94% against all CPUs indicates that the processor is a strong contributor to this ranking, providing a robust foundation for the GPU.

However, the GPU's percentile of 85% against all GPUs is slightly lower, hinting that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this duo. The ranking implies that the combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and capable 4K gaming, but it is not designed to dominate at extreme settings where more powerful GPUs would be required. The proximity of the CPU’s average benchmark score (54097) to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (54450 with a -0.6% delta), highlights that the processor is competitive with modern alternatives, ensuring that the combo’s rank is not dragged down by a weak CPU.

Settings Recommendations

For the optimal balance of visual quality and frame rate, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the standout choice, delivering an average of 109.7 FPS. This setting provides a smooth experience for fast-paced action while maintaining a high level of graphical fidelity. If a player prioritizes maximum frame rates for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 1920x1080, which achieves 228.6 FPS, is the best option, though it sacrifices visual detail.

At 4K resolution, the High preset is the recommended setting, as it yields 74.1 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a better visual experience than the Medium preset’s 85.2 FPS at only a modest performance cost. The Ultra preset at 4K, while hitting 60.9 FPS, is borderline playable and may experience noticeable dips in demanding scenes, making High the safer choice for consistency. The data suggests that the Medium preset is a less desirable middle ground at 4K, as the jump to High provides a significant visual upgrade for a relatively small frame rate penalty.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves a staggering 228.6 FPS, while Medium reaches 158.3 FPS and High hits 140.4 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains a very high 127.1 FPS, showing that even at maximum settings, the system is far from being CPU-bound at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but scales down predictably. The Low preset drops to 169.6 FPS, Medium to 120.9 FPS, and High to 109.7 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers 91.8 FPS, which is still excellent for a high-resolution experience. At 3840x2160, the demands on the GPU become apparent. The Low preset yields 115.1 FPS, Medium drops to 85.2 FPS, and High settles at 74.1 FPS. The Ultra preset brings the average down to 60.9 FPS, indicating that this is the point where the GPU is working at its limit.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the delta between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 101.5 FPS, while at 4K, the difference narrows to 54.2 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU and GPU have more headroom to push frame rates, while at higher resolutions, the GPU's rendering load becomes the dominant factor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates in Control, especially as resolution and settings increase. With a boost clock of 2610 MHz and 7680 shading units, the GPU provides substantial raw compute power, reflected in its 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is sufficient for the game’s textures and effects at 4K, though the 192-bit bus width may limit performance in memory-heavy scenarios.

The GPU’s benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 31624 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5024, indicate strong directX 12 performance, which is relevant for Control's modern rendering pipeline. The data shows that the GPU’s performance is the bottleneck at 4K Ultra settings, where it averages 60.9 FPS, just above the playable threshold. Furthermore, the GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, has a similar average benchmark score (45152 vs 44900), but the desktop RTX 4070 Ti is end-of-life, suggesting its performance is well-established.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides a solid foundation for the RTX 4070 Ti, ensuring that the system does not become CPU-bound in most scenarios. With 20 cores and 28 threads, the processor offers significant multi-threaded capability, as demonstrated by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for game logic and physics calculations in Control.

The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 4261 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 504 indicate that it can handle the game’s primary thread without becoming a bottleneck. This is evident in the 1080p Low preset results, where the combo achieves 228.6 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently. The processor’s 94th percentile ranking versus all CPUs confirms its high standing, and its average benchmark score of 54097 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X.

The data implies that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as the frame rate scales more with GPU settings than with resolution changes. However, at 1080p with Low settings, the CPU’s role becomes more pronounced, as the system approaches the limits of its rendering capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K illustrates a typical GPU-bound scaling curve, with the most significant drops occurring between 1440p and 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 140.4 at 1080p to 109.7 at 1440p, a 22% reduction, and then to 74.1 at 4K, a further 32% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component, as the performance penalty scales with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe, with 228.6 FPS at 1080p dropping to 169.6 FPS at 1440p and 115.1 FPS at 4K. The relative consistency of these drops suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s demands even at lower resolutions. The data shows that the gap between 1080p and 1440p is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K, which is typical for a GPU with 12 GB of memory, as the larger resolution requires more memory bandwidth and processing power.

The results imply that 1440p is the sweet spot for this combo, offering a balance between visual clarity and performance, while 4K is viable but requires careful settings management. The scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, and users looking for higher 4K performance would need to reduce settings or consider a more powerful GPU.