Control

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers commanding performance in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark results show this combination handles the game with high frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings, from a 262 FPS average at 1080p Low to a 73 FPS average at 4K Ultra. The data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary scaling factor at higher resolutions, while the processor's high core count and boost clock ensure consistent frame delivery at lower settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Control?*

A: The highest recorded average is 262 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5080's performance compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU scores 59,188 in average benchmark score, placing it 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 1.9% behind the Intel Arc Pro A60.

Q: What is the processor's boost clock and how many cores does it have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads, with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz and a base clock of 2.10 GHz.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5080 have, and what is its memory type?

A: The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Control?*

A: This combination ranks 65th out of 1,636 tested combos, placing it in the top 4% of all configurations.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra?

A: The average drops from 141.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 73 FPS at 4K Ultra, a reduction of 48.4%.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in Control's performance at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's texture-heavy environments, even at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2617 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz drive its 10,752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, delivering a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU's scaling behavior clearly. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial: 132.2 FPS versus 73 FPS, a 44.8% performance penalty for maxing out quality. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 5080 is the limiting factor, with the game's visual effects and resolution demanding more from the GPU than the CPU. The GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is sufficient to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, but the drop from 86 FPS at High to 73 FPS at Ultra shows the cost of the highest preset.

The RTX 5080's position in the broader GPU landscape reinforces its capability. Its percentile rank of 89 among all GPUs and average benchmark score of 59,188 place it ahead of several Intel Arc competitors. The data shows that this GPU is well-suited for Control's demands, with the 16 GB frame buffer preventing any VRAM-related bottlenecks at the tested settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that transitions from CPU-bound at lower resolutions to GPU-bound at higher ones. At 1080p, the combo achieves 262 FPS on Low settings, but this drops to 199.8 FPS at 1440p and 132.2 FPS at 4K — a 49.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline at Low settings suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly at 1080p, but the GPU's rendering workload becomes the bottleneck as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern changes with higher settings. At Ultra, the frame rates are 141.5 FPS at 1080p, 107.5 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24%, while 1440p to 4K is 32.1%. This non-linear scaling indicates that at Ultra settings, the GPU is consistently the limiting component, with the additional pixel workload at 4K causing a proportionally larger performance hit.

The data shows that this combo is capable of delivering high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with even the most demanding settings exceeding 100 FPS at 1440p. At 4K, the system remains playable, but users targeting 60+ FPS will need to consider High settings (86 FPS) rather than Ultra (73 FPS). The scaling analysis suggests that the RTX 5080's 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is sufficient for 4K, but the raw compute power limits maximum quality at that resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that High settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, High delivers 167.6 FPS, which is 26.1 FPS higher than Ultra's 141.5 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 20.3 FPS (127.8 versus 107.5), and at 4K, High maintains 86 FPS versus Ultra's 73 FPS — a 17.8% improvement.

For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings provide the highest headroom: 262 FPS at 1080p, 199.8 FPS at 1440p, and 132.2 FPS at 4K. However, the visual tradeoff in Control is significant, as the game's atmospheric lighting and particle effects are heavily impacted by quality settings. Medium settings offer a middle ground, with 186.4 FPS at 1080p and 144.1 FPS at 1440p, but the jump to High provides better visual fidelity for a modest frame rate cost.

The data indicates that High is the recommended preset for this combo, as it provides a stable experience above 86 FPS at 4K and exceeds 120 FPS at 1440p. Ultra settings are only advisable for users with 60 Hz displays at 4K, where the 73 FPS average still exceeds the refresh rate. The performance gap between High and Ultra (13 FPS at 4K) is not proportional to the visual improvements, making High the more efficient choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 262 FPS, Medium reaches 186.4 FPS, High achieves 167.6 FPS, and Ultra maintains 141.5 FPS. The data shows a clear progression, with each settings tier reducing performance by roughly 20-30 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the GPU's increasing workload. Low settings average 199.8 FPS, Medium 144.1 FPS, High 127.8 FPS, and Ultra 107.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 23.7% at Low to 24% at Ultra, indicating consistent scaling across settings.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5080's limits become apparent. Low settings average 132.2 FPS, Medium 92.7 FPS, High 86 FPS, and Ultra 73 FPS. The 4K data shows the largest proportional drop from 1440p at Ultra (32.1% decrease), while Low settings see a 33.8% reduction. This pattern confirms that 4K is the most demanding scenario, with the GPU's compute resources and memory bandwidth becoming the primary constraints.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides the computational backbone for this combo, with 20 cores and 28 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its boost clock of 5.40 GHz and base clock of 2.10 GHz enable strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for Control's physics and AI systems. The processor's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency in game workloads.

The CPU's benchmark scores demonstrate its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35,443 in multi-core and 5,003 in single-core tests. The Geekbench results show 16,571 in multi-core and 2,711 in single-core. The PassMark single-thread score of 4,261 indicates strong per-core performance, which is essential for games that rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

The 1080p Low setting result of 262 FPS suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The CPU's percentile rank of 94 among all CPUs and average benchmark score of 54,097 place it slightly below the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (54,450, -0.6% delta) and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54,681, -1.1% delta). This performance headroom ensures that the RTX 5080 is fully utilized, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i7-14700F + RTX 5080 combination ranks 65th out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 3.97% of all configurations. This high ranking reflects the balanced pairing of a top-tier CPU and GPU, where neither component significantly limits the other.

The CPU's position relative to its nearest rivals provides context for the combo's performance. The i7-14700F's average benchmark score of 54,097 is within 1.7% of the AMD EPYC 7313P (53,206, +1.7% delta) and 1.2% above the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469, +1.2% delta). The GPU's average score of 59,188 puts it 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580 (57,756) and 2.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X (57,661).

The ranking data suggests that this combo is well-optimized for Control, with the measured FPS results aligning with the hardware's synthetic benchmark strengths. The 65th rank out of 1,636 indicates that while there are faster configurations, this pairing delivers exceptional performance for the game's requirements. The combination's ability to maintain 73+ FPS at 4K Ultra and 141.5+ FPS at 1080p Ultra positions it among the top performers in the database, making it a strong choice for demanding Action Adventure titles.