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Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Control? (2026)

👍 Yes, with tuned settings
~58 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld 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 58 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 28 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p2858
1440p1735
4K920
💡 Control: A flagship ray-tracing showcase - RT is gorgeous but very heavy; pair it with DLSS.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 58 FPS, at 1440p about 35 FPS, and at 4K roughly 20 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 FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Control on the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)

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

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Frequently asked

Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Control?

Yes, with tuned settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages about 58 FPS at 1080p in Control.

What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Control at 1080p?

Around 58 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 28 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Control run better on the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?

Turn on FSR (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.