CONTROL Resonant PC requirements, FPS and best settings

Can your PC run CONTROL Resonant? The short answer

Difficulty profile: how hard is CONTROL Resonant to run?

Where it lands among 937 modelled titles, and how that plays out for entry, mid-range and high-end cards.

With a demand score of 45, CONTROL Resonant asks more of a GPU than 95% of the 937 games in our list. We call that very demanding.

Behind the number is the publisher recommended card, Geforce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580, converted to an equivalent 1080p High workload. That makes the score comparable between games, though not exact for any single one.

What it means by card class

• For a high-end card we use the RTX 5080. It returns roughly 197 / 127 / 73 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Native 4K works here at close to 73 FPS, with no upscaling needed.
• For an enthusiast card we use the RTX 5090. It returns roughly 203 / 201 / 116 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Comfortable at 4K on High, around 116 FPS before any upscaling.
• Take an entry card, the RTX 5060: roughly 84 FPS at 1080p, 54 FPS at 1440p and 20 FPS at 4K on High. Native 1440p gives 54 FPS, and Quality upscaling brings it to close to 81 FPS.
• As a mid-range card, the RTX 5070 manages 144 FPS at 1080p, 93 FPS at 1440p and 53 FPS at 4K. Native 4K sits at 53 FPS, and Quality upscaling lifts it to roughly 80 FPS.

On the CPU side, CONTROL Resonant scores 40, ahead of 89% of the 937 modelled games.

CONTROL Resonant system requirements

Everything Steam names for CONTROL Resonant, then what it means for real hardware.

These are the developer figures on Steam, and patches can change them.

What the requirements mean in practice

The minimum card, Geforce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A580, is the floor Steam sets. In our model it manages roughly 74 FPS at 1080p on Low settings, and 41 FPS if you push it to High.

At the recommended level Steam names Geforce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc B580. We estimate 79 FPS at 1080p and 51 FPS at 1440p on High. That is above 60 FPS at 1080p, so the recommended spec reads as a comfortable 1080p target.

The recommended processor, Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, can feed close to 101 FPS here on our figures, a useful ceiling to compare with your GPU.

Steam sets memory at 16 GB RAM minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended, and asks for 120 GB available space of storage.

Which graphics card do you need for CONTROL Resonant?

Pick a target and see the card it needs in CONTROL Resonant.

Start at the RX 7600 if you want 60 FPS at 1080p on High. Among current RTX 50 cards, the RTX 5050 is the first to manage it.

For a smooth 1440p on High you want at least the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. Within the RTX 50 range that means the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or above.

Native 4K is a tall order, so assume upscaling. The RTX 5070 is the first RTX 50 card to hit 60 FPS on High that way.

Cards across NVIDIA, AMD and Intel are included. Add your own processor, memory and settings in the can my PC run it checker and check for a processor limit in the bottleneck checker.

CONTROL Resonant FPS by graphics card

Estimated frame rates for 28 GPUs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Switch resolution below.

In our model the RTX 5090 manages roughly 201 FPS at 1440p and 116 FPS at 4K, while the RTX 5050 manages 40 FPS at 1440p. The spread tells you how much the card matters for CONTROL Resonant.

Full results table

These estimates use the High preset with a fast processor. The last two columns use Quality upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS, if the game offers it). Results over 360 FPS appear as 360+. For a head-to-head, open the GPU comparison tool.

Card by card verdicts for CONTROL Resonant

A verdict in plain English for twelve popular GPUs.

Each verdict compares the card with a 60 FPS target using the High preset. Where a card falls short, the usual fix is a lower preset or upscaling, which the settings section prices in.

In this game the RTX 5070 returns roughly 93 FPS at 1440p while the RTX 5060 returns 54 FPS, a gap of 71% that is worth weighing against price.

CONTROL Resonant settings by resolution

One plan per resolution, each aimed at a steady 60 FPS in this game.

1080p playbook

1080p is straightforward on RTX 4060, RTX 5060, which hold 60 FPS on High natively here, so you only need upscaling for extra smoothness.

Start from the preset that still manages 60 FPS, then raise one setting at a time. The table gives the best preset for each card.

1440p playbook

At 1440p, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti hold 60 FPS natively on High in our modelling, so you can leave upscaling off and spend the headroom on settings.

Use the table as a starting point: it shows the highest preset that still manages 60 FPS for each card at 1440p.

4K playbook

At 4K, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5080 hold 60 FPS natively on High in our modelling, so you can leave upscaling off and spend the headroom on settings.

Pick your card in the table for the preset and upscaling mode that keep 4K above 60 FPS.

Is a graphics card upgrade worth it for CONTROL Resonant?

How much faster each next RTX 50 card is at 1440p using the High preset.

The biggest single step in CONTROL Resonant is RTX 5080 to RTX 5090, worth close to 59% at 1440p in our modelling. The smallest is RTX 5070 to RTX 5070 Ti at roughly 17%.

Treat the gains as a guide for value. Higher steps cost more per extra frame, so the sensible choice depends on the resolution and refresh rate you actually play at.

Compare options directly in the upgrade value calculator or the GPU price to performance calculator.

How much VRAM does CONTROL Resonant need?

Modelled VRAM use at High settings. Falling short of VRAM causes stutter even with a quick GPU.

Expect roughly 6 GB of VRAM at 1080p, 7.8 GB at 1440p and 10.8 GB at 4K on High. Remember that this is an estimate derived from the recommended GPU.

Texture settings have the biggest effect on VRAM. In our model Medium textures cut 1440p use from 7.8 GB to roughly 6.6 GB.

Budget tiers: 6, 8, 12 and 16 GB cards

• With 6 GB the verdict is tight at 1080p, short of memory at 1440p and short of memory at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• On an 8 GB card, 1080p is comfortable, 1440p is tight and 4K is short of memory on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• With 12 GB the verdict is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and tight at 4K on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.
• A 16 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.

Check your own settings in the VRAM calculator and see how much VRAM you need for gaming.

CONTROL Resonant processor guide

How much frame rate each processor can prepare in this game.

The published CPU range runs from Intel i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 to Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X. We turn that into a frame-rate ceiling for nine popular processors in the table.

This is a CPU-leaning game by our measure (ahead of 89% of the 937 we model), so do not skimp on the processor when you upgrade the GPU.

A Core i5-12400F tops out near 111 FPS in CONTROL Resonant on our figures, a handy line to compare against your card.

Test your own pairing in the bottleneck checker and the system bottlenecks guide.

CPU and GPU pairings for CONTROL Resonant

Does the CPU or the GPU set the pace? Seven example builds.

All seven pairings below are limited by the GPU rather than the processor at 1440p, so the CPU is unlikely to be the problem in CONTROL Resonant for these builds.

Our model finds RTX 5090 plus Ryzen 7 9800X3D the most evenly matched build here: roughly 233 FPS from the processor against roughly 201 FPS from the card at 1440p.

Treat the builds as worked examples. Your own CPU and GPU can be tested together in the bottleneck checker.

RAM and storage for CONTROL Resonant

RAM and disk space from the Steam page, with a practical view.

Memory first. Steam sets 16 GB RAM as the minimum and 16 GB RAM as the recommended amount. With Windows, a browser and a chat app open, 16 GB leaves comfortable headroom.

Free up roughly 120 GB before you install. On a 100 Mbps connection the download is close to 3 h 8 min, and on 500 Mbps about 38 min.

It is a big download by modern standards, so leave room on the drive for patches.

Steam notes that an SSD is needed or advised, so install it on a solid-state drive for loading times and smooth streaming.

Add up your own needs in the RAM calculator, which adds your usual background apps to what the game asks for. Time the download with the download time calculator.

Recommended CONTROL Resonant settings by graphics card

Starter settings for six well-known cards. Every cell shows the best preset that still holds 60 FPS.

The table gives the best-looking setup that still holds 60 FPS in CONTROL Resonant for each card and resolution.

• Then trim the costliest options. Shadows, volumetric effects and draw distance usually cost the most, if the game offers them.
• Set a frame cap to your monitor to save power and heat, and check the VRR and frame cap calculator for a sensible figure.
• Make one change per test and note the effect on FPS before moving on.
• Start with upscaling. You lose little sharpness and gain a lot of speed. Choose the best-looking mode that still hits your target.
• Keep textures high if you have the VRAM. They barely touch frame rate. This game is estimated at 7.8 GB for 1440p.

Settings assume the game offers an upscaler; check the graphics menu. Want a tailored answer? Open the best settings generator and compare upscaling modes in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

Can a gaming laptop run CONTROL Resonant?

Estimated FPS on RTX 50 laptop GPUs at typical power limits.

For a gaming laptop, our estimates show RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop hitting 60 FPS at 1080p on High at typical power. At 1440p that group narrows to RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop.

Laptop GPUs lose performance at lower power limits (TGP), and thin designs often cannot sustain them. Check the exact wattage of the model you are buying.

Explore different TGP values in the laptop TGP estimator.

What to watch for in CONTROL Resonant

General guidance for this kind of game, chosen from the Steam genres and features.

Treat these as rules of thumb for games of this type. They come from the genres on the Steam page, not from testing CONTROL Resonant directly.

• Full controller support is listed, so playing from the sofa on a TV is an option, where 60 FPS is usually the sensible target.
• In action games, consistent frame times usually matter more than the average, so avoid settings that cause stutter.
• Adventure titles often reward cinematic settings, so lean on higher textures and spend upscaling where it is least visible.
• Open and large RPG worlds stream in data constantly, so an SSD and enough VRAM help keep movement smooth.

CONTROL Resonant gallery from Steam

Below are screenshots supplied for the Steam store page. Compare them with your own game to see how much quality a preset or upscaling mode gives up.

Screenshots and artwork are promotional images from the CONTROL Resonant Steam store page and belong to Remedy Entertainment.

If you like CONTROL Resonant: similar games to check

Related PC game guides on this site.

Not sure about CONTROL Resonant? Compare it with these games, picked for similar demand and overlapping genres, each with its own full guide.

• Voidling Bound sits at 46 for graphics demand and is about as demanding as CONTROL Resonant (45). Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon: demand score 38 against 45 for CONTROL Resonant, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• AI LIMIT scores 32 on the same scale (CONTROL Resonant scores 45), which makes it lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• Skate Story scores 32 on the same scale (CONTROL Resonant scores 45), which makes it lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• DragonSword : Awakening: demand score 32 against 45 for CONTROL Resonant, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• VOID/BREAKER sits at 35 for graphics demand and is lighter than CONTROL Resonant (45). Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• With a demand score of 49, Abiotic Factor is heavier than CONTROL Resonant. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• With a demand score of 46, Palworld is about as demanding as CONTROL Resonant. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.

About CONTROL Resonant on PC

Steam players rate CONTROL Resonant as Very Positive, with 92% of 9,643 reviews positive when we checked on 2026-11-02. Review scores say little about performance, but a large, positive audience means plenty of community advice on settings.

Being out for roughly 2 months, CONTROL Resonant may still receive performance patches, so keep it updated and keep your graphics drivers current.

Steam features

Facts come from the public Steam store page. We have not benchmarked every card, so treat the frame rates on this page as modelled estimates.

Method: where the CONTROL Resonant numbers come from

A short, honest note on how the numbers are produced.

For CONTROL Resonant the demand score of 45 comes from the recommended GPU, the CPU score of 40 from the listed processor line, and the VRAM figure of 6 GB at 1080p High is estimated from the demand score.

Each card is scored against the game demand, then scaled for resolution, quality preset and upscaling. If a card has less VRAM than the game wants, the estimate drops, and a processor ceiling stops frame rates running away.

All FPS, VRAM and CPU figures are modelled. They are meant for comparing hardware and settings, and your own testing should have the last word.

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