Control

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers a formidable performance profile in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The benchmark data shows this pairing achieves a top-tier ranking among 1636 tested combos, securing the 67th position. This indicates that the system is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and provides a smooth 4K experience, though the title's demands at maximum settings will test even this high-end hardware.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 67th out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4.1% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution with high settings?*

A: Yes, the data shows an average frame rate of 84.3 FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings. This indicates a very playable experience, though it falls short of the 100+ FPS territory seen at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 59188. It is 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580, while trailing the Intel Arc Pro A60 by 1.9% and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X by 2.6%.

Q: What is the performance difference between the i7-14700K and its nearest rival, the i7-14700KF?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The i7-14700K scores 70074, which is a 0% delta compared to the i7-14700KF's score of 70104, indicating no meaningful performance difference between them.

Q: What is the best resolution to prioritize for the highest frame rates?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 259 FPS. Even at 2560x1440 with Low settings, it maintains a high average of 200 FPS, making these the best options for maximum refresh rates.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU act as a bigger bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes more of a limiting factor at 1080p. The frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings is 115.6 FPS, which is substantial, but the scaling from 1440p to 1080p at the same settings is less than 50%, indicating that the CPU is nearing its limit.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the primary driver of graphical performance in Control for this combo. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, which is ample for the game's textures and effects at high resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2617 MHz and its 10752 shading units allow it to process the game's complex visual effects efficiently.

The data shows that the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 76.1 FPS, which is a clear indication that the graphics card is being fully utilized. The RTX 5080's 84 RT cores are also relevant for Control, a title known for its ray-traced reflections and lighting, although the measured FPS data here does not specify whether ray tracing is enabled. The GPU's compute capabilities, reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 36565, provide the raw power needed to sustain high frame rates across all tested scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a combo rank of 67 out of 1636 in Control. This places the system in the 96th percentile of all tested configurations, underscoring its high-end status. The CPU itself is in the 96th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 70074, while the GPU is in the 89th percentile of all graphics cards.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU's performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-14700KF, with a 0% delta, and it is only 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. This indicates that the processor is not a weak link in the system. The GPU, while ranking slightly lower in its own percentile, still demonstrates strong performance, with a 1.6% lead over the Intel Arc A570M. The data shows that this combo is exceptionally well-balanced for a demanding title like Control, with neither component significantly bottlenecking the other in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets.

1080p: At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent frame rates. With Low settings, it averages 259 FPS. Moving to Medium yields an average of 185.5 FPS, while High settings produce 166.5 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average is still a very smooth 143.4 FPS.

1440p: At 2560x1440, the performance remains high. Low settings average 200 FPS, Medium settings average 142.3 FPS, and High settings average 125.3 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average is 106.4 FPS, which is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

4K: At 3840x2160, the system remains capable but the frame rates become more moderate. Low settings average 133.5 FPS, Medium settings average 97.5 FPS, and High settings average 84.3 FPS. At Ultra settings, the average drops to 76.1 FPS, which is still a playable experience but shows the strain of 4K resolution.

The data shows a clear progression. For example, the difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 93.6 FPS, while at 4K, the same settings change results in a 57.4 FPS difference. This indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor for visual quality.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the system's bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 166.5 FPS at 1080p to 125.3 FPS at 1440p, a 24.7% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the frame rate drops further to 84.3 FPS, a 32.7% decrease. This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

However, the scaling is not perfectly linear, which suggests the CPU plays a more significant role at lower resolutions. The jump from 1080p Low (259 FPS) to 1440p Low (200 FPS) is a 22.8% drop, but the jump from 1440p Low to 4K Low (133.5 FPS) is a 33.3% drop. The fact that the system cannot exceed 259 FPS at 1080p Low, despite the GPU's capability, points to the CPU as a limiting factor at that resolution. The i7-14700K, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, is powerful, but the game's engine has a ceiling that this processor begins to approach at very high frame rates.

The data shows that the i7-14700K + RTX 5080 combo is best utilized at 1440p, where the balance between CPU and GPU load is optimal, allowing for high frame rates without hitting the CPU ceiling seen at 1080p. At 4K, the system is heavily GPU-bound, which is expected for a modern title with high-resolution textures. The 16 GB of VRAM on the RTX 5080 is sufficient for 4K, as evidenced by the playable frame rates, but the performance gap between High and Ultra settings at 4K (84.3 FPS vs 76.1 FPS) shows that the most demanding settings will require compromises for a 60+ FPS target.