Control

Control is a 2019 Action Adventure title that stresses both the CPU and GPU, and the data for the Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER reveals a system that is exceptionally well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gameplay. The measured FPS across all resolutions and settings shows a clear pattern: this combo is capable of delivering smooth, playable frame rates even at the most demanding 4K Ultra preset, while also having enough headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p. The benchmark results indicate that the choice of settings will heavily influence whether the player prioritizes visual fidelity or raw frame rate, and the data provides a clear picture of the trade-offs involved.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combination of CPU and GPU strongly suggests that the Ultra preset is the most rewarding experience at every resolution, provided the user prioritizes visual quality. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 122.8 FPS, which is not only high but also only a 21.7 FPS drop from the High preset's 144.5 FPS. This is a relatively small performance cost for the maximum visual fidelity, making Ultra the clear choice for users with 1080p displays. The data shows that the system has ample headroom at this resolution, so the visual upgrade is almost free in terms of playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still manages an average of 96.5 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is powerful enough to handle the increased pixel count without forcing a compromise on settings. While the High preset offers a higher 109 FPS, the difference of 12.5 FPS is less significant than the visual leap from High to Ultra in most games. The benchmark results suggest that for a 1440p monitor, Ultra is the best balance, as it maintains a high frame rate while maximizing image quality.

At the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset drops to an average of 63.9 FPS. While this is still technically playable, it is the only setting at 4K that falls below the 70 FPS mark. The High preset at 4K, however, provides a much more comfortable 74 FPS average. Given that the frame rate is already above 60 FPS at High, and the step down from Ultra to High is a common way to gain performance, the High preset appears to be the optimal choice for 4K gaming with this hardware. It offers a significant performance boost (10.1 FPS) over Ultra while likely still looking excellent. For users who absolutely demand the highest settings at 4K, the 63.9 FPS average is viable, but High is the recommendation for a more consistent and fluid experience based on the data.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor from the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its high core count is a significant factor in this game's performance, as Control is known to utilize multiple threads for its physics and particle effects. The CPU's boost clock of 5.40 GHz is also crucial for maintaining high frame rates, especially in less demanding scenes where the GPU is not the bottleneck. The benchmark data for the CPU shows a strong single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2711, which correlates well with the high average FPS observed at 1080p Low settings (228.3 FPS).

The relationship between the CPU and the game's results is most evident when looking at the performance scaling from 1080p to 1440p. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 228.3 FPS, but at 1440p Low, it drops to 171.1 FPS. This indicates that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at a very high rate, and the frame rate is still increasing with resolution, suggesting the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p. The CPU's performance, as measured by its 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, ensures that it is not a significant bottleneck in this pairing. Its average benchmark score of 54097 places it very close to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, with only a -0.6% deltaPct, showing that this Intel chip is a top-tier performer that can keep up with the demands of a modern title like Control at high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary driver of visual performance in this configuration. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 672.3 GB/s bandwidth, it has the resources to handle high-resolution textures and complex effects at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz and its 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power are directly reflected in the measured FPS numbers. The data shows a clear progression of performance scaling across resolutions, which is the expected behavior for a GPU-bound scenario.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 63.9, which is a significant drop from the 122.8 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is being fully utilized at the higher resolution. The 16 GB VRAM is a key asset here, as it likely prevents texture swapping and stuttering in a game with as much environmental detail as Control. The GPU's own benchmark data, such as its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5569 and a Passmark G3D score of 31811, places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end status. The performance data indicates that this GPU is the dominant factor in this combo's results, with its capabilities being the limiting factor at 4K while the CPU sits comfortably in the background.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER holds a rank of 179 out of 1636 tested combos for Control. This places it in the top 11% of all tested systems, which is a strong indicator of its overall capability. The data shows that this is not just a high-end pairing on paper, but one that performs exceptionally well in this specific game, which is known for its demanding physics and visual effects.

This ranking suggests that the combo outperforms the vast majority of other configurations, but it also implies there is room above it for even more powerful setups. The 1636 total combos tested means that there are 1457 other combinations that this system surpasses in this game. The positioning is likely due to the balanced nature of the CPU and GPU, where neither component is a clear bottleneck for the other. While a more powerful GPU might push the system higher in the rankings, the data shows that this combo already provides an excellent gaming experience, as evidenced by the high average FPS across the board.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution smoothly?

A: Yes, the measured data shows that at 3840x2160 with the High preset, the system achieves an average of 74 FPS. Even at the Ultra preset, it maintains a playable 63.9 FPS average.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 provides an average of 96.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, making it the ideal choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing performance.

Q: How much of a performance drop is there when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The data shows a significant drop. For example, at the High preset, the average FPS goes from 144.5 at 1920x1080 down to 74 at 3840x2160. This represents a performance reduction of roughly 49%, which is expected given the fourfold increase in pixel count.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU the limiting factor in this configuration?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The CPU is powerful enough to deliver very high frame rates at 1080p (228.3 FPS on Low), while the GPU's performance scales down more significantly as resolution increases.

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

A: This specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER ranks 179th out of 1636 total tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 11% of all configurations tested.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 228.3 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 122.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is 105.5 FPS slower, but the resulting frame rate is still exceptionally high and well-suited for a high-refresh-rate display.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the average FPS for the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination in Control.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are very high across all presets. The Low setting achieves an average of 228.3 FPS. The Medium setting provides a substantial step up in visual quality while still delivering a very high 165.1 FPS. High settings offer a balanced 144.5 FPS, and the Ultra preset, which maximizes visual fidelity, still manages an average of 122.8 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong. The Low preset delivers an average of 171.1 FPS. The Medium preset sees a drop to 121.1 FPS, which is still very smooth. High settings yield 109 FPS, and the Ultra preset provides an average of 96.5 FPS, which is excellent for 1440p gaming.

At 3840x2160, the resolution begins to take a toll on the GPU. The Low preset still provides a very playable 115.5 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 84.5 FPS, and the High preset is a solid 74 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset produces an average of 63.9 FPS, which is still within the range of playability for most users.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases, which is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound workload. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average FPS across all settings drops by approximately 21-33%. For instance, the High preset falls from 144.5 FPS to 109 FPS, a decrease of 35.5 FPS. This suggests that at 1080p, the system has significant headroom, and the GPU is not yet fully saturated.

The most dramatic scaling occurs when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160. The performance drop is much steeper, with the High preset falling from 109 FPS to 74 FPS, a 35 FPS reduction. This steep decline at 4K confirms that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the primary limiting component in this configuration. The CPU, with its high core count and boost clock, is powerful enough to handle the game's logic and physics at 1080p, but the GPU's rendering workload at 4K becomes the definitive bottleneck. The data implies that for this combo, 1080p and 1440p are relatively easy tasks, while 4K represents a significant challenge that requires careful settings management to maintain high frame rates.