Control

Control on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile combination shows a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. The data indicates a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, while the substantial core count of the CPU ensures that frame rates remain consistent even when settings are lowered. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the hardware's role, and provides actionable settings guidance based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable, yet steep, drop in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the "Low" settings preset, the average frame rate falls from 162 FPS at 1080p to 123 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 83 FPS at 4K. This represents a 51% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering workload is scaling almost linearly with the pixel count. The trend is consistent across all settings presets, with the "Ultra" preset dropping from 89 FPS at 1080p to 67 FPS at 1440p and 45 FPS at 4K.

The scaling pattern strongly suggests that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the primary limiting component at 4K. The gap between the 1440p and 4K results is more pronounced than the gap between 1080p and 1440p, which is typical for GPUs hitting their memory bandwidth or shading unit limits. For instance, at "High" settings, the jump from 1080p to 1440p costs 25 FPS (102 to 77), while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 25 FPS (77 to 52). This linear degradation in absolute terms, but a consistent percentage drop, points to the GPU being saturated.

Conversely, the CPU's influence on resolution scaling is minimal, as evidenced by the fact that the "Low" preset at 1080p achieves 162 FPS. This high ceiling suggests that the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau or a smaller delta between 1080p and 1440p results. The data shows no such plateau, reinforcing that the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's rendering capabilities dictate the performance envelope across all tested configurations.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. In the context of Control, an action-adventure title that relies on physics and particle effects, this core configuration provides ample headroom. The benchmark results for the CPU, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35589 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 20795, indicate substantial parallel processing capability. However, the game's performance data shows that this power is not the constraining factor.

The FPS figures across all settings and resolutions demonstrate that the CPU can easily feed the GPU. At 1080p with "Low" settings, the system reaches 162 FPS, which is a frame rate that would typically expose CPU limitations in less optimized titles. The fact that the system can push past 100 FPS at 1080p on "High" settings (102 FPS) suggests that the game engine is efficiently utilizing the available cores. The L3 cache of 36 MB shared and the dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth further ensure that data flows to the GPU without stalling.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the data shows that the Ultra 9 275HX sits in a competitive position. It trails the Intel Xeon w5-3525 by a mere 0.3%, the AMD EPYC 4484PX by 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX by 0.6% in average benchmark score. It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon 6515P. These marginal deltas, combined with the 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, confirm that the processor is more than capable for this game. The measured FPS data does not show any scenario where the CPU's thread scheduling or clock speed becomes a limiting factor; the bottleneck shifts entirely to the GPU as resolution increases.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 162 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the "Low" settings preset.

Q: How does the "Ultra" preset perform at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with "Ultra" settings, the combo averages 45 FPS, which is the lowest average frame rate recorded across all tested configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1440p?

A: The data indicates a GPU bottleneck. At 1440p, the "Low" preset yields 123 FPS, while the "Ultra" preset yields 67 FPS. This 56 FPS spread shows that the GPU's workload is the primary driver of performance differences, not the CPU.

Q: What is the performance difference between "Medium" and "High" settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the "Medium" preset averages 115 FPS, while the "High" preset averages 102 FPS. This represents a 13 FPS reduction for moving from "Medium" to "High" settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K on any setting?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the "Medium" preset averages 59 FPS, but the "Low" preset averages 83 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The "High" and "Ultra" presets fall below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the combo's rank in this game compare to its overall hardware percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 1422 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 38% for this specific game. This is lower than the CPU's 94th percentile and the GPU's 80th percentile rankings, suggesting that Control is a demanding title that pulls the overall combination down relative to other workloads.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting a smooth 60 FPS experience, the data provides clear guidance. At 3840x2160, the "Medium" preset is borderline, averaging 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS, which could result in noticeable stutters. The "Low" preset at 4K is the only option that provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, averaging 83 FPS. For those with 4K displays, sacrificing visual fidelity for "Low" settings is necessary to guarantee fluid gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the situation is more flexible. The "High" preset averages 77 FPS, which is suitable for most players. The "Ultra" preset averages 67 FPS, still above 60 FPS, but with less headroom for demanding scenes. The "Medium" preset offers a balanced 87 FPS, while "Low" pushes to 123 FPS for high-refresh-rate monitors. The sweet spot for visual quality and performance at 1440p appears to be the "High" preset, as it maintains a solid frame rate without the graphical compromises of "Medium."

For 1920x1080 users, the "Ultra" preset is the best choice, as it averages 89 FPS, which is well within the range of high refresh rate displays. The "High" preset at 102 FPS and "Medium" at 115 FPS offer even higher headroom, but the marginal gains may not justify the visual downgrade. The "Low" preset at 162 FPS is only relevant for competitive play or extremely high refresh rate panels. Based on the measured data, the "Ultra" preset provides the best balance of image quality and performance at 1080p, ensuring the game looks its best while remaining fluid.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific context of Control, this hardware combination achieves a rank of 1422 out of 3720 tested combos. This places the system in the 38th percentile of all tested configurations for this game, indicating that while it is not at the top tier, it delivers above-average performance. The ranking is likely influenced by the game's demanding nature, as the GPU's 80th percentile ranking and the CPU's 94th percentile ranking do not directly translate into a top-tier result in this title.

The data suggests that the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is the limiting factor for this specific game, as its average benchmark score of 35435 places it just below the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (35520, delta -0.2%) and the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (35860, delta -1.2%). It outperforms the NVIDIA A2 (34690, delta 2.1%) and the NVIDIA T1000 (36289, delta -2.4%). This mid-range GPU positioning, combined with Control's heavy use of visual effects, explains why the combo does not rank higher. The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecks, but the GPU's raw rendering power caps the overall experience.

The rank of 1422 out of 3720 means that a significant number of combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game. This is not a criticism of the parts but a reflection of the fact that Control is a graphically intensive title that rewards higher-end GPUs. The data shows that the combo is competent, but users seeking the absolute highest settings at 4K may need to look at configurations with more powerful GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS scores for each resolution and settings preset, along with the minimum and maximum FPS where provided.

• 3840x2160
• Low: 83 FPS average
• Medium: 59 FPS average, 50 FPS min, 68 FPS max
• High: 52 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

• 2560x1440
• Low: 123 FPS average
• Medium: 87 FPS average, 74 FPS min, 100 FPS max
• High: 77 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

• 1920x1080
• Low: 162 FPS average
• Medium: 115 FPS average, 98 FPS min, 132 FPS max
• High: 102 FPS average
• Ultra: 89 FPS average

The data shows a consistent ordering across all resolutions: Low > Medium > High > Ultra. The spread between "Low" and "Ultra" is substantial at every resolution, underscoring the GPU's sensitivity to graphical fidelity. At 1080p, the spread is 73 FPS (162 vs 89), at 1440p it is 56 FPS (123 vs 67), and at 4K it is 38 FPS (83 vs 45). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is becoming the sole limiting factor, as the absolute frame rate ceiling drops.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node, featuring 5888 shading units, 46 RT cores, and 184 tensor cores. It operates at a base clock of 847 MHz and a boost clock of 1447 MHz, with a TDP of 60 W. The GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. These specifications are directly reflected in the measured FPS, particularly at higher resolutions where memory bandwidth and shading unit throughput are critical.

The GPU's memory configuration is sufficient for Control at 4K, as the "Medium" preset's minimum FPS of 50 suggests the 12 GB frame buffer is not being exhausted. The performance drop from "Medium" to "High" at 4K (59 to 52 FPS) is more significant than the drop from "High" to "Ultra" (52 to 45 FPS), indicating that the more demanding settings are stressing the GPU's compute resources rather than its memory capacity. The measured data aligns with the GPU's 80th percentile ranking, showing that it is a capable, but not top-tier, mobile solution.

In comparison to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's average benchmark score of 35435 is within 1.2% of the AMD Radeon Pro Duo (35860) and 0.2% of the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (35520). It is 2.1% ahead of the NVIDIA A2 (34690) and 2.4% behind the NVIDIA T1000 (36289). These close margins indicate that the GPU's performance is competitive within its class. In Control, this translates to playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p on high settings, with 4K requiring a reduction to "Low" or "Medium" presets to maintain smooth gameplay.