Control

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile delivers a compelling, if not flawless, experience in Control. This combination sits at the 54th percentile of all tested combos in this game, indicating a system that handles the title's demands with room to spare at mainstream resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains a stretch. Benchmark results show a clear hierarchy: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck at higher loads. The data reveals a balanced partnership where the CPU provides ample headroom, allowing the RTX 4070 Mobile to flex its capabilities without being starved for data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 88 FPS at 1080p to 67 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of roughly 24%. Moving further to 4K, the average falls to 45 FPS, representing a 33% drop from the 1440p figure and a 49% drop from 1080p. This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, indicating that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count, which is typical for a GPU-bound title like Control.

The delta between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the gap between Low (140 FPS) and Ultra (77 FPS) is 63 FPS. At 1440p, this gap narrows to 48 FPS (106 FPS Low vs. 58 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the gap shrinks further to 32 FPS (71 FPS Low vs. 39 FPS Ultra). This compression suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor, mitigating the performance cost of higher graphical fidelity settings. The data shows that the RTX 4070 Mobile is less capable of maintaining high frame rates at 4K, regardless of settings, whereas at 1080p, the choice of settings has a more pronounced impact on the final frame rate.

Interestingly, the jump from High to Ultra has a smaller relative penalty than the jump from Low to Medium. At 1440p, High delivers 67 FPS, while Ultra delivers 58 FPS, a 13% reduction. In contrast, Low delivers 106 FPS and Medium delivers 75 FPS, a 29% reduction. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are less demanding than the base graphical enhancements found in the Medium preset, at least within the measured data. The overall trend confirms that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings (71 FPS) for a smooth experience, while 1440p and 1080p offer more flexibility across the settings spectrum.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile holds a combo rank of 2008 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested, indicating that it outperforms a majority of configurations but is not at the bleeding edge of performance. The rank reflects the combined influence of both the CPU and GPU, though the game's graphics-intensive nature suggests the GPU's contribution is more significant in determining this position.

The combo's ranking can be contextualized by looking at the individual component benchmarks. The RTX 4070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 27435, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, which has a nearly identical average score of 27425 (0% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which scores slightly higher at 27565 (-0.5% delta). This suggests the mobile GPU is performing at a level comparable to a desktop mid-range card from a previous generation, which aligns with its observed 4K performance struggles and 1440p competence.

The CPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, shows a percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores essentially the same at 32707 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, which is marginally slower at 32662 (0.1% delta). The CPU's high percentile rank suggests it is not a weak link in this combo, providing sufficient processing power to feed the GPU. The fact that the combo ranks at the 54th percentile, while the GPU is at the 73rd percentile and the CPU at the 83rd percentile, indicates that Control's performance is likely more constrained by the GPU than the CPU, pulling the overall combo rank slightly below what the individual component percentiles might suggest.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 140 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain a consistent 60 FPS at 1440p with high graphical settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 67 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings, with no minimum FPS recorded, suggesting it stays above 60 FPS.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this combo?

A: 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings, where the average FPS is 71. At Medium settings, the average drops to 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS, which may result in noticeable stutters. High and Ultra settings yield averages of 45 FPS and 39 FPS, respectively, which are below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Mobile compare to the RTX 3090 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 27435, while the RTX 3090 scores 27565. This represents a performance delta of -0.5%, meaning the RTX 4070 Mobile is about half a percent slower in these synthetic tests.

*Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in Control?*

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are for Medium settings across all three resolutions: 84 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. No minimum FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: Does the CPU have enough processing power for this game?

A: The CPU has a percentile rank of 83 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores nearly identically, indicating strong multi-threaded performance that is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 140, providing a very smooth experience for fast-paced action. Medium settings reduce the average to 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, indicating a stable performance window. High settings yield an average of 88 FPS, while Ultra settings produce an average of 77 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the system has sufficient headroom to run the game at maximum graphical fidelity while still maintaining a frame rate above 75 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the increased pixel count takes a toll on performance. Low settings still deliver a high average of 106 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. Medium settings bring the average down to 75 FPS, with a minimum of 64 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS, ensuring a mostly smooth experience. High settings achieve an average of 67 FPS, which is adequate for a single-player title. Ultra settings drop the average to 58 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for very fast motion. The data shows that 1440p is the sweet spot for a balance between visual quality and frame rate, with High settings providing a solid experience.

At 3840x2160, the highest resolution, the system's limitations become apparent. Low settings still manage an average of 71 FPS, which is surprisingly playable. Medium settings average 51 FPS, with a minimum of 43 FPS and a maximum of 58 FPS, indicating that frame times may be uneven in demanding scenes. High settings average 45 FPS, which is borderline for a smooth experience. Ultra settings average only 39 FPS, making the game feel sluggish. The data clearly shows that 4K is only recommended for Low settings, where the game remains responsive enough for a satisfying experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1395 MHz and a boost clock of 1695 MHz, with the memory running at an effective speed of 16 Gbps. These specifications are well-suited for a game like Control, which relies heavily on texture streaming and complex visual effects.

The GPU's performance in Control is directly tied to its 8 GB VRAM capacity. At 4K resolution with High or Ultra settings, the game's high-resolution textures and effects can easily consume a significant portion of the available memory. The measured FPS drops from 45 FPS at High to 39 FPS at Ultra, suggesting that the GPU is hitting a memory bandwidth or capacity limit at these settings. In contrast, at 1080p, the lower resolution reduces the memory pressure, allowing the GPU to maintain higher frame rates even at Ultra settings (77 FPS).

The boost clock of 1695 MHz is relatively modest for a modern GPU, but the architecture's efficiency compensates. The GPU's fp32 performance of 15.62 TFLOPS provides ample compute power for the game's physics and particle effects. The synthetic benchmark scores reinforce its position: with a Passmark G3D score of 19587, it ranks in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, scores 27425, which is nearly identical, confirming that the RTX 4070 Mobile is a capable 1440p-class GPU that can handle 1080p with ease but struggles at 4K with high settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. These specifications indicate a high-performance mobile CPU capable of handling demanding workloads, including gaming.

In Control, the CPU's role is less about raw frame rate and more about maintaining consistent frame times and avoiding bottlenecks. The game is not heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the fact that the combo's performance scales primarily with resolution and GPU settings. The CPU's high percentile rank of 83, with an average benchmark score of 32697, suggests it has ample headroom to feed the GPU. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, scores 32707, showing that the Ultra 7 155H is competitive with a high-end desktop chip in multi-threaded tasks.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.80 GHz is crucial for single-threaded performance, which is often more important in gaming than multi-threaded performance. While the game may not utilize all 16 cores, the high boost clock ensures that the primary game threads run efficiently. The Passmark single-thread score of 3468 further confirms its strong single-core capability. This means that in Control, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor; the GPU's performance at higher resolutions will be the primary constraint, as seen in the FPS data.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth and visually engaging experience, the data suggests that 2560x1440 with High settings is the optimal choice. This configuration yields an average FPS of 67, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for fluid gameplay, and the lack of a recorded minimum FPS suggests it stays within a playable range. The visual quality at High settings will be significantly better than Low, providing a good balance between performance and fidelity.

If the user prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity, 1920x1080 with High settings delivers an average of 88 FPS, offering a very smooth experience without sacrificing too much graphical quality. For those with a 144Hz or 165Hz monitor, dropping to Low settings at 1080p can push the average to 140 FPS, which is ideal for fast-paced action. However, the visual downgrade may be noticeable.

For users with a 4K display, the only viable option is Low settings, which yields an average of 71 FPS. This is playable, but the visual quality will be significantly reduced compared to lower resolutions with higher settings. Medium settings at 4K, with a minimum FPS of 43, may lead to stuttering and is not recommended for a consistent experience. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 Mobile is best utilized at 1440p, where it can deliver a high-quality experience without compromising on frame rate.