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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Control? (2026)

Yes
~89 FPS at 4K with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is a flagship 4K-class card with 24GB of VRAM, and Control is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU it averages about 89 FPS at 4K with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 89 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p195195
1440p157157
4K8989
💡 Control: A flagship ray-tracing showcase - RT is gorgeous but very heavy; pair it with DLSS.

At 1080p expect around 195 FPS, at 1440p about 157 FPS, and at 4K roughly 89 FPS with optimized settings. Its 24GB of VRAM is plenty for Control. 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 4090

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

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Control?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages about 89 FPS at 4K in Control.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4090 get in Control at 1080p?

Around 195 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 195 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Control run better on the NVIDIA RTX 4090?

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.