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Best Control settings for the RTX 3050 Laptop (2026)

On a RTX 3050 Laptop (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Control runs at roughly 63 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 40FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The RTX 3050 Laptop is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Control is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 63 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 40 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 63 FPS at 1080p and 52 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 29 FPS at 4K. Control supports ray tracing and the RTX 3050 Laptop can technically run it, but it's the single most expensive option here — we keep it off to hit a smooth frame rate and suggest turning it on only if you have frames to spare. With only 4GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Control at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p4063
1440p2452
4K1429
💡 Control: A flagship ray-tracing showcase - RT is gorgeous but very heavy; pair it with DLSS.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable DLSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSBalanced+55% FPS
Control (Northlight engine) supports DLSS - a major boost that makes ray tracing far more playable.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Control is a flagship ray-tracing showcase (reflections, indirect lighting, contact shadows, debris). Gorgeous but by far the heaviest option - turn it on only with DLSS and plenty of headroom.
MSAAOffbaseline
Hardware edge smoothing - very heavy in this game. Leave Off and rely on the cheaper filtering AA.
Volumetric LightingMediumbaseline
God rays and dusty light shafts - core to the eerie Oldest House look but a real cost. Medium is a clean trade.
Screen Space ReflectionsMediumbaseline
Reflections on the building's many shiny floors. Medium is plenty without ray tracing.
Shadow QualityMediumbaseline
Shadow resolution and range. Medium is a clean trade.
Global ReflectionsMediumbaseline
Cheaper baked reflections for the whole scene. Medium is plenty.
Ambient OcclusionOnbaseline
Soft contact shadows for depth. Cheap; leave On.
Texture ResolutionHighbaseline
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the RTX 3050 Laptop get in Control?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the RTX 3050 Laptop averages around 63 FPS at 1080p in Control — up from about 40 FPS with everything on High.

Can the RTX 3050 Laptop run Control at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the RTX 3050 Laptop averages roughly 52 FPS in Control; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Control settings for the RTX 3050 Laptop?

Turn on DLSS (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like MSAA and Volumetric Lighting down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.