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Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Control? (2026)

Yes
~84 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) is a mainstream 1080p card with 12GB of VRAM, and Control is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 84 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 84 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p8484
1440p5168
4K2960
💡 Control: A flagship ray-tracing showcase - RT is gorgeous but very heavy; pair it with DLSS.

At 1080p expect around 84 FPS, at 1440p about 68 FPS, and at 4K roughly 60 FPS with optimized settings. Control doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Control on the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)

⚡ Check your exact CPU & target FPS in the optimizer →

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Control?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages about 84 FPS at 1080p in Control.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in Control at 1080p?

Around 84 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 84 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Control run better on the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.