Minimum | Low | ★ Best valueRecommended | High | Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settings | Low | Medium | High | High | Ultra |
| Performance | 1080p30 FPS | 1080p60 FPS | 1080p60 FPS | 1440p60 FPS | 4K60 FPS |
| GPU (NVIDIA) | Geforce GTX 1070 | Geforce RTX 2080 | Geforce RTX 3070 | Geforce RTX 4070 Super | Geforce RTX 5080 (16GB) |
| GPU (AMD) | Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB) | Radeon RX 6700 XT (8GB) | Radeon RX 7800 XT (16GB) | Radeon RX 9070 XT (16GB) |
| CPU (Intel) | Intel i5-8500 | Intel i7-10700K | Intel equivalent | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| CPU (AMD) | AMD equivalent | Ryzen 5 5600X | Ryzen 7 3700X | Ryzen 7 7700X | Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Upscaling | Native | Native | Native | DLSS 4 / FSR 4 | DLSS 4 / FSR 4 |
| Frame Gen | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Ray Tracing | Off | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
Disable ray tracing entirely and lock shadows to Low—these two changes alone will stabilize your 30fps target. Contact shadows can stay enabled as they're cheap; focus on volumetric effects and post-processing as secondary targets if you dip below 30fps.
Ray tracing at Low is the sweet spot here; keep it enabled for visual fidelity without the 20-30% FPS hit of Medium. Pair this with Medium shadows and High effects quality to maintain 60fps while still enjoying the game's lighting improvements.
This tier hits the 60fps comfort zone at 1080p High settings with Medium ray tracing—exactly where Control Resonant shines visually without demanding Frame Gen. If you're CPU-bound (check with an overlay), reduce view distance slightly; GPU-bound users can safely enable contact shadows and HBAO+ for minimal cost.
Enable DLSS 4 Quality at 1440p to push High ray tracing without sacrificing frame stability; the upscaling is nearly invisible on this resolution and buys you 15-20% FPS headroom. Frame Gen isn't necessary here since you're already hitting 60fps, but it's available if you want to experiment with 120fps in less demanding scenes.
DLSS 4 Quality is mandatory at 4K—native rendering will tank FPS despite the RTX 5080's power. Enable Frame Gen if you're targeting 120fps visuals, but keep it disabled for competitive play; Ultra ray tracing is the real visual upgrade here, and DLSS handles it gracefully.
Storage
100 GB available space
Reaching 120fps requires an RTX 5080 or RX 9070 XT with DLSS 4 Performance or FSR 4 Performance mode at 1440p—native 4K 120fps is unrealistic even at High settings. Disable ray tracing entirely, drop shadows to Medium, and cap volumetric effects at High; Frame Gen is viable here since you're targeting a story-driven game, not competitive play, so enabling it can effectively double your perceived frame rate.
The Recommended tier (RTX 3070 / RX 6700 XT) is the best value—it delivers smooth 60fps at 1080p High with Medium ray tracing for $300-400 less than the High tier, and the visual difference is minimal on a 1080p monitor. If you're willing to spend $100 more, the High tier (RTX 4070 Super / RX 7800 XT) jumps to 1440p with DLSS 4 Quality, which is a meaningful upgrade for future-proofing.
GTX 1060 users should jump to an RTX 5060 ($300)—it's 3.5x faster and unlocks DLSS 4, making Control Resonant playable at High settings. RTX 3060 owners can stretch to an RTX 5070 ($549) for 1440p High with Frame Gen headroom, or save money with an RTX 5060 if 1080p High is sufficient. RTX 4060 users should upgrade to RTX 5070 ($549) to escape the 8GB VRAM bottleneck and gain DLSS 4 MFG support.
Control Resonant is a moderately demanding game that scales well across hardware—it's GPU-heavy due to ray tracing but doesn't punish older CPUs. The Recommended tier (RTX 3070 / RX 6700 XT) is where the game truly shines, delivering 60fps at 1080p High with Medium ray tracing that feels responsive and looks polished. Console players should prioritize Performance modes (60fps) over Quality modes (30fps) unless they have a 120Hz display with VRR; PS5 Pro's PSSR 2.0 is the standout advantage, making 4K 60fps with High RT feel nearly native. Handheld players can expect 2.5-3 hour sessions at 40-50fps with FSR 4 upscaling, making this a solid portable experience on ROG Ally X or Legion Go 2, though Steam Deck OLED requires dropping to 720p 40fps for comfort.
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