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Can I Run Control on RTX 4070?
Control FPS Benchmark and Performance Analysis
Control is playable on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. Expect roughly 61 FPS at 1080p high — smooth for most players. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 sits in the high tier — here's how that translates to real frame rates in Control at 1080p and 1440p.
Control FPS Benchmarks on RTX 4070
| Resolution | Settings Preset | Avg FPS | 1% Low FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Competitive (Low) | 76 FPS | 51 FPS | Good |
| 1080p | High | 61 FPS | 41 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | High | 45 FPS | 29 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | Ultra | 34 FPS | 22 FPS | Low |
| 4K | High | 28 FPS | 17 FPS | Low |
Benchmarks are estimated by our performance engine. Actual results may vary.
Best Settings for Control on RTX 4070
- 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 GeForce RTX 4070 near 61 FPS in Control. At 1440p, that typically translates to around 45 FPS with similar quality targets. This places the card in the high tier for this title, with a playable experience profile. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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
In short, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a playable option for Control when tuned correctly.
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.