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Can the RTX 3050 Laptop run Control? (2026)

Yes
~63 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The RTX 3050 Laptop is a entry-level card with 4GB of VRAM, and Control is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 63 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 40 FPS with everything on High.

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.

At 1080p expect around 63 FPS, at 1440p about 52 FPS, and at 4K roughly 29 FPS with optimized settings. With only 4GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The single biggest improvement is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Control on the RTX 3050 Laptop

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Frequently asked

Can the RTX 3050 Laptop run Control?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the RTX 3050 Laptop averages about 63 FPS at 1080p in Control.

What FPS does the RTX 3050 Laptop get in Control at 1080p?

Around 63 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 40 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Control run better on the RTX 3050 Laptop?

Turn on DLSS (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, 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.