FPS Calculator
Can I Run Control on RTX 3090?
Control FPS Benchmark and Performance Analysis
Yes, NVIDIA RTX 3090 can run Control. Expect roughly 67 FPS at 1080p high — smooth for most players. Control can behave very differently depending on settings and GPU headroom. This estimate shows where NVIDIA RTX 3090 lands and how to tune it for smoother gameplay.
Control FPS Benchmarks on RTX 3090
| Resolution | Settings Preset | Avg FPS | 1% Low FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Competitive (Low) | 84 FPS | 56 FPS | Good |
| 1080p | High | 67 FPS | 45 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | High | 50 FPS | 32 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | Ultra | 38 FPS | 24 FPS | Low |
| 4K | High | 31 FPS | 18 FPS | Low |
Benchmarks are estimated by our performance engine. Actual results may vary.
Best Settings for Control on RTX 3090
- 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
At 1080p high, our model places NVIDIA RTX 3090 near 67 FPS in Control. At 1440p, that typically translates to around 50 FPS with similar quality targets. This places the card in the enthusiast tier for this title, with a playable experience profile. NVIDIA RTX 3090 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 RTX 3090 supports DLSS 3 with Frame Generation in compatible titles. In games like Control that support it, Frame Generation can push perceived frame rates well beyond the base estimate above — particularly useful at 1440p where the GPU is more heavily loaded.
- 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
NVIDIA RTX 3090 lands in a playable position for Control. Dialing in the right preset makes a noticeable difference at this performance level.
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.