Control

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 4th out of 1,636 tested combos in Control. This top-tier placement places it in the 99.8th percentile of all configurations evaluated, indicating that this pairing delivers near-peak performance for this title. The data shows that only three other combinations out of 1,636 tested produce higher frame rates, positioning this setup firmly at the high end of the spectrum for Control.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 4 out of 1,636 represents an elite tier of performance. This placement means the configuration outperforms 99.8% of all tested combos in this game, a remarkable result given the diversity of hardware combinations evaluated. The ranking reflects the synergy between the i7-14700KF and RTX 5090 when running Control, with the measured frame rates confirming that neither component bottlenecks the other to a significant degree. The delta between this combo and the top-ranked configurations is minimal, as the measured FPS values at each resolution and settings level are consistently high. This ranking suggests that for users seeking the absolute highest frame rates in Control, this combo is nearly at the ceiling of what current hardware can achieve.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 brings substantial resources to Control. The GPU features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, while the core runs at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boosts to 2407 MHz. These specifications translate directly to the measured performance, as the RTX 5090's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate handle Control's rendering demands with headroom to spare.

The GPU's 21760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs provide the raw throughput needed for the game's particle effects and physics-based destruction. The 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores also contribute to the card's capability, though Control's implementation of ray tracing is modest compared to later titles. The GPU's 94th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 84,306, corroborates the strong performance observed in Control. The RTX 5090's nearest rival, the RTX 5090 D, scores 84,241 with a delta of 0.1%, while the RTX 5050 Mobile also posts a nearly identical average score of 84,171, showing how tightly clustered the top GPU scores are.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the combo scales across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 282 FPS, which drops to 217.2 FPS at 1440p and 145.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 48.4% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. At High settings, the progression is 177.4 FPS at 1080p, 138.1 FPS at 1440p, and 91.1 FPS at 4K, a 48.7% drop from 1080p to 4K. The Ultra settings show a similar pattern: 158.8 FPS at 1080p, 118.3 FPS at 1440p, and 77.8 FPS at 4K, a 51% decline.

These scaling patterns indicate that the limiting component shifts as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough across all settings that the CPU, with its 20 cores and 28 threads, likely becomes the primary constraint at the very highest FPS values. At 4K, the GPU's workload increases substantially, and the RTX 5090's capabilities become the dominant factor. The relatively consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the rendering pipeline scales predictably with pixel count, and the combo maintains playable frame rates even at the most demanding 4K Ultra configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows show a clear hierarchy of performance across presets. At 4K, the Ultra preset delivers 77.8 FPS, which is playable but approaches the lower boundary of high-refresh-rate gaming. The High preset at 4K produces 91.1 FPS, a 17.1% improvement over Ultra, while Medium reaches 101.7 FPS and Low achieves 145.6 FPS. The data suggests that High settings at 4K offers the best balance, as it maintains frame rates above 90 FPS while preserving most visual quality features.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 138.1 FPS, which is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 153.3 FPS and Low at 217.2 FPS demonstrate that the combo can push very high frame rates at this resolution if desired. The Ultra preset at 1440p still achieves 118.3 FPS, making it viable for users prioritizing visual fidelity. At 1080p, all presets exceed 158 FPS, with Low reaching 282 FPS, indicating that the combo is never constrained at this resolution. For competitive play at 1080p, the Low preset maximizes frame rates, while High provides a balanced experience for most users.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Control?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 4th out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 0.2% of all configurations evaluated.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 4K?

A: At 4K, the Low preset achieves 145.6 FPS average, while Ultra delivers 77.8 FPS. This represents an 87.1% performance increase when dropping from Ultra to Low settings.

Q: What is the RTX 5090's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and memory clocks running at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 77.8 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-core performance compare to its rivals?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,104. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700K, scores 70,074 with a 0% delta, while the AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69,887 with a 0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 70,420 with a -0.4% delta.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the combo delivers 177.4 FPS at 1080p and 91.1 FPS at 4K, a 48.7% reduction when moving from 1080p to 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF provides the computational foundation for this combo. The CPU features 20 cores and 28 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process, includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's 125 W TDP and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus give it flexibility, while its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes ensures the RTX 5090 has ample bandwidth.

In Control, the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. The measured frame rates at 1080p Low, reaching 282 FPS, indicate the CPU can drive very high frame rates when the GPU is not the limiting factor. The CPU's benchmark scores support this: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,557 and single-core score of 6,290, alongside a Geekbench multi-core score of 19,287 and single-core score of 2,972. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 70,104, confirms its high-end positioning.

The nearest CPU rivals show tight competition. The Intel Core i7-14700K scores 70,074 on average, with a 0% delta, meaning the KF variant performs essentially identically. The AMD EPYC 9115 scores 69,887 with a 0.3% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X scores 70,420 with a -0.4% delta, indicating the 9950X is slightly faster. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 scores 71,056 with a -1.3% delta, showing it edges out the i7-14700KF in average benchmark scores. These small deltas suggest that in Control, the CPU choice has minimal impact on the final frame rates, as the RTX 5090 dominates the rendering workload at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant, and the 5.60 GHz boost clock helps maintain those very high frame rates.