Control

# FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS for this combo at 4K Ultra settings in Control?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers an average of 78 FPS Brief dips below this level were not recorded in the dataset, as min FPS is only listed for Medium settings at each resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's raw compute performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 posts an average benchmark score of 79,842 across all tests. This places it 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605) and 0.6% ahead of the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X by 1.4%, which scores 80,959.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355 on average across all CPU benchmarks. This is 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515), making the two effectively neck-and-neck in aggregate performance. The gap is within normal run-to-run variance.

Q: At which resolution does this combo exceed 200 FPS on Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 279 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, it still achieves 211 FPS. Only at 4K Low does it drop below the 200 FPS threshold, landing at 142 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 5090 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. The memory clock is 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective.

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

A: This specific pairing ranks 72nd out of 3,720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 2% of all measured configurations.

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# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 serves as the primary rendering engine for Control, and its specifications heavily influence the measured frame rates. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip at a 5 nm process node, this GPU contains 92,200 million transistors across a 750 mm² die. The shading unit count reaches 21,760, paired with 680 texture mapping units and 176 raster output pipelines. For ray-traced workloads, 170 RT cores are present, while 680 tensor cores handle AI acceleration.

Clock speeds are substantial, with a base of 2017 MHz and a boost of 2407 MHz. The pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate reaches 1,636.8 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is rated at 104.8 TFLOPS, with FP16 achieving the same figure at a 1:1 ratio. These raw numbers translate directly to Control's rendering demands, where the GPU must handle complex particle effects, physics-based destruction, and the game's signature shifting environments.

In the measured results, the GPU's capabilities are most evident at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 78 FPS, while dropping to 4K High raises this to 90 FPS. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a clear progression: 142 FPS at Low, 101 FPS at Medium, 90 FPS at High, and 78 FPS at Ultra. This 64 FPS spread between the lowest and highest settings indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, as each step in settings imposes a measurable rendering cost.

The RTX 5090's memory subsystem deserves special attention. With 32 GB of GDDR7 VRAM and 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, there is no capacity or throughput limitation in Control, even at 4K Ultra with high-resolution textures. The 512-bit bus width ensures data flows efficiently to the shading units. Compared to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, the RTX 5090's average score of 79,842 places it within 1.4% of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X, though the RTX 5090's architectural advantages in ray tracing and modern API support likely benefit Control specifically.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (version 12_2) is fully utilized by Control, which was released in 2019 and supports modern rendering features. The Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 API support provide additional compatibility. The 950 W suggested PSU and 575 W TDP indicate the power demands of this flagship card, but these figures do not directly affect in-game performance metrics.

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# CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K provides the processing foundation for this configuration, and its 20 cores and 28 threads are more than sufficient for Control's game logic, physics calculations, and AI routines. The CPU's hybrid architecture combines performance and efficiency cores, though the fact pack does not specify the exact core distribution. The base clock of 3.40 GHz can boost up to 5.60 GHz, providing strong single-thread performance that is critical for games like Control, which often rely on a few primary threads for game logic.

The CPU's cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This large cache reduces memory latency and helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores. The processor runs on the Intel Socket 1700 platform with a 125 W TDP, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, though memory bandwidth figures are not provided in the dataset.

Benchmark results show the CPU's aggregate performance is competitive. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 33,440.5, while single-core reaches 2,160. Geekbench results show 20,767 multi-core and 2,569 single-core. PassMark multi-thread performance is 52,392, with single-thread at 4,472. The average benchmark score of 69,355 places this CPU in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tested, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors on the market.

In Control specifically, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 279 FPS, which is a CPU-limited scenario—the GPU is capable of far more, but the CPU's per-frame processing time becomes the bottleneck. The data shows this clearly: moving from 1080p Low to 1080p Ultra drops frames from 279 to 153, a 126 FPS difference driven by GPU load. However, the CPU must still feed the GPU with draw calls and physics updates, and the i7-14700K's 5.60 GHz boost clock ensures it can handle even the highest frame rate scenarios.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database provide context. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69,288, just 0.1% below the i7-14700K. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.2% ahead at 69,515, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.7% ahead. These differences are minor in aggregate, but for gaming, the i7-14700K's high single-core boost clock likely provides an advantage in frame pacing and minimum FPS stability, though min FPS data is only available for Medium settings in this dataset.

The processor's PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes ensures the RTX 5090 can communicate at full bandwidth, avoiding any data transfer bottlenecks. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 is present but plays no role in gaming when a discrete GPU is installed.

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# Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience for this combo in Control. The decision hinges on resolution and whether the user prioritizes raw frame rate or visual fidelity.

At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates. The Low preset achieves 279 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show. The Medium preset provides 198 FPS with a min of 168 FPS and max of 228 FPS, offering a smooth experience with moderate visual improvements. The High preset delivers 176 FPS, while Ultra still manages 153 FPS. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors (240 Hz), Low or Medium would be the optimal choices. For most users, the High preset strikes the best balance at 1080p, offering 176 FPS with significantly better visuals than Low, while still exceeding 144 Hz refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. The Low preset achieves 211 FPS, which remains excellent. Medium delivers 150 FPS with a min of 127 FPS and max of 172 FPS, providing a solid 144 Hz experience. High reaches 133 FPS, which is just below the 144 Hz threshold. Ultra drops to 116 FPS. For 1440p gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it maintains an average above 144 FPS with acceptable minimums of 127 FPS. Users with 120 Hz displays could comfortably use High at 133 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the settings selection becomes more critical. Ultra delivers 78 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target but not sufficient for high-refresh 4K displays. High achieves 90 FPS, offering a better margin. Medium reaches 101 FPS with a min of 86 FPS and max of 116 FPS, making it the best option for 4K gaming on displays with 100 Hz or higher refresh rates. Low provides 142 FPS, which would be ideal for competitive play at 4K but sacrifices too much visual quality for most users. The recommended preset at 4K is Medium, as it maintains an average above 100 FPS while keeping minimums above 85 FPS.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance of performance and visual quality, with the only complete min/max data available in the dataset. The High preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing visuals, especially at 1080p and 1440p where frame rates remain high.

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# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 72nd out of 3,720 tested configurations in Control. This places the combo in the top 1.9% of all measured systems, which is an exceptional result given the breadth of hardware combinations tested. The rank reflects the combined capabilities of both components working together in this specific game.

This ranking is consistent with the individual performance of each component. The CPU sits in the 94th percentile of all processors, while the GPU is in the 92nd percentile of all graphics cards. The slight discrepancy between the CPU's percentile and the GPU's percentile does not create a bottleneck in either direction, as the i7-14700K's strong single-core performance complements the RTX 5090's massive rendering throughput.

The nearest CPU rivals in the database—the AMD EPYC 9115, Ryzen 9 7950X, and Ryzen 9 7940HX—all have aggregate scores within 0.9% of the i7-14700K. However, these processors are not typically paired with the RTX 5090 in gaming systems, as the EPYC is a server chip and the Ryzen 9 7940HX is a mobile processor. The Ryzen 9 7950X is the most direct desktop competitor, and its 0.2% aggregate advantage would likely translate to a negligible difference in Control's frame rates.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5090's nearest rivals are primarily professional and workstation cards, including the Tesla P100 variants and Radeon Pro Vega 64X. These comparisons are less relevant for gaming, as the RTX 5090's architectural advantages in consumer-facing features and driver optimization for games like Control provide benefits not captured by aggregate benchmark scores.

The 72nd rank out of 3,720 combos indicates that a small number of configurations outperform this pairing, likely featuring even higher-end CPUs paired with the same GPU, or overclocked variants. The data does not specify which combos rank higher, but the consistent frame rates across all measured settings suggest that this configuration performs without any notable weaknesses in Control.

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# Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset provides average FPS measurements for three resolutions and four settings presets, with complete min/max data available only for the Medium preset at each resolution.

1920x1080:

• Low: 279 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Medium: 198 FPS average, 168 FPS min, 228 FPS max
• High: 176 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Ultra: 153 FPS average (no min/max data)

The 1080p results show a clear progression: each settings tier reduces average FPS by roughly 20-25%. The gap from Low to Medium is 81 FPS, while Medium to High is 22 FPS, and High to Ultra is 23 FPS. The larger drop from Low to Medium suggests that Medium introduces significant visual effects that tax the GPU substantially.

2560x1440:

• Low: 211 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Medium: 150 FPS average, 127 FPS min, 172 FPS max
• High: 133 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Ultra: 116 FPS average (no min/max data)

At 1440p, the scaling is more consistent. Low to Medium drops 61 FPS, Medium to High drops 17 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 17 FPS. The Medium preset's min FPS of 127 indicates that this combo can maintain playable frame rates even during demanding scenes.

3840x2160:

• Low: 142 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Medium: 101 FPS average, 86 FPS min, 116 FPS max
• High: 90 FPS average (no min/max data)
• Ultra: 78 FPS average (no min/max data)

At 4K, the settings impact becomes more pronounced. Low to Medium drops 41 FPS, Medium to High drops 11 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 12 FPS. The Medium preset's min FPS of 86 ensures that even the most demanding sequences remain above 60 FPS.

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# Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals how frame rates change as pixel count increases, providing insight into the system's limiting component at each resolution.

Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by approximately 24-25% across all settings. For example, at Low settings, 279 FPS drops to 211 FPS, a reduction of 68 FPS or 24.4%. At Ultra, 153 FPS drops to 116 FPS, a reduction of 37 FPS or 24.2%. This consistency indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at these resolutions, as the frame rate scales predictably with pixel count.

The jump from 1440p to 4K shows a more significant impact. At Low settings, 211 FPS drops to 142 FPS, a reduction of 69 FPS or 32.7%. At Ultra, 116 FPS drops to 78 FPS, a reduction of 38 FPS or 32.8%. The larger percentage drop at 4K suggests that the GPU is working near its maximum capacity, and the additional pixel count imposes a heavier relative cost.

The overall scaling from 1080p to 4K shows that at Low settings, FPS drops from 279 to 142, a 49.1% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is from 153 to 78, a 49.0% reduction. The near-identical percentage drops across all settings indicate that the GPU is consistently the bottleneck, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at the highest frame rates.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-limited at Low settings, given that 279 FPS represents a very high frame rate that stresses game logic and draw call processing. However, the CPU's 5.60 GHz boost clock and 20 cores prevent this from becoming a significant limitation. At 4K, the GPU is unambiguously the limiting factor, as the RTX 5090's rendering throughput determines the frame rate regardless of CPU performance.

The min FPS data for Medium settings provides additional insight. At 1080p, min FPS is 168 (84.8% of average), at 1440p it is 127 (84.7% of average), and at 4K it is 86 (85.1% of average). The consistent ratio of min to average FPS across resolutions indicates that frame pacing remains stable, with no resolution-specific stuttering or hitch issues.