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Can I Run Control on RTX 3080?
Control FPS Benchmark and Performance Analysis
Based on our model, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is capable of running Control. Expect roughly 63 FPS at 1080p high — smooth for most players. If you're planning to play Control on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, this page gives a practical FPS estimate at 1080p high, plus what to expect at 1440p.
Control FPS Benchmarks on RTX 3080
| Resolution | Settings Preset | Avg FPS | 1% Low FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Competitive (Low) | 79 FPS | 53 FPS | Good |
| 1080p | High | 63 FPS | 42 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | High | 47 FPS | 30 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | Ultra | 35 FPS | 22 FPS | Low |
| 4K | High | 27 FPS | 16 FPS | Low |
Benchmarks are estimated by our performance engine. Actual results may vary.
Best Settings for Control on RTX 3080
- Display Mode
- Fullscreen
- Resolution
- 1920×1080
- V-Sync
- Disabled
- Texture Quality
- Medium
- Shadow Quality
- Medium
- Anti-Aliasing
- FXAA
- Effects Quality
- Medium
- Post-Processing
- Medium
- Ambient Occlusion
- Disabled
Performance Analysis
Our projection for Control on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is about 63 FPS at 1080p high. At 1440p, that typically translates to around 47 FPS with similar quality targets. This places the card in the high tier for this title, with a playable experience profile. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 can run Control reliably, but smart setting choices matter for consistency.
Control uses Remedy's Northlight engine with advanced global illumination, real-time ray tracing support, and highly detailed destructible environments that place significant load on both CPU and GPU. The game's physics simulation, particle effects, and dynamic destruction require a capable CPU for game logic alongside GPU bandwidth for rendering. Ray tracing support via NVIDIA RTX hardware pushes GPU requirements substantially higher for those wanting enhanced lighting and reflections.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 supports DLSS 3 Super Resolution. Enabling DLSS Quality mode in Control can recover 20–35% frame rate with minimal visual difference, which is especially useful if you're targeting 60+ FPS at 1440p.
- Use a medium/high mix and prioritize stable frame times over peak FPS spikes.
- Use selective ray tracing (shadows/reflections) and avoid ultra RT presets.
- Prioritize texture quality and reduce volumetrics/shadows first
To summarize: expect a playable experience pairing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 with Control, with meaningful gains available through the settings guide above.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Control support ray tracing on AMD GPUs?
- No, ray tracing in Control is exclusive to NVIDIA RTX-series GPUs. AMD GPU users can still play the game at high quality settings but without real-time ray-traced lighting, shadows, and reflections.
- Why does Control run poorly even on high-end hardware without optimization?
- Control is known for being demanding due to its dense particle systems, physics-based destruction, and global illumination. Enabling ray tracing without DLSS can cut frame rates by 50% or more, so NVIDIA DLSS is highly recommended when using RTX cards to recover performance while maintaining image quality.