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Can I Run Control on RX 6950 XT?
Control FPS Benchmark and Performance Analysis
Yes, AMD RX 6950 XT can run Control. Expect roughly 65 FPS at 1080p high — smooth for most players. This page breaks down expected Control performance on AMD RX 6950 XT at 1080p high, including 1440p scaling, optimization tips, and a settings guide.
Control FPS Benchmarks on RX 6950 XT
| Resolution | Settings Preset | Avg FPS | 1% Low FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Competitive (Low) | 81 FPS | 54 FPS | Good |
| 1080p | High | 65 FPS | 43 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | High | 48 FPS | 30 FPS | Playable |
| 1440p | Ultra | 36 FPS | 23 FPS | Low |
| 4K | High | 30 FPS | 18 FPS | Low |
Benchmarks are estimated by our performance engine. Actual results may vary.
Best Settings for Control on RX 6950 XT
- 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 AMD RX 6950 XT is about 65 FPS at 1080p high. At 1440p, that typically translates to around 48 FPS with similar quality targets. This places the card in the high tier for this title, with a playable experience profile. AMD RX 6950 XT 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.
AMD RX 6950 XT supports FSR 3 with Fluid Motion Frames in compatible titles. When Control supports FSR 3, Fluid Motion Frames can significantly boost the perceived frame rate on top of the base estimate shown above.
- 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
Final take: AMD RX 6950 XT offers a playable result in Control, with the right settings profile.
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.