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CONTROL Resonant requires GeForce RTX 5080 for 4K 60 FPS path tracing

Remedy demands an RTX 5080 for CONTROL Resonant's path tracing, but low-end hardware stays surprisingly humble.

By · Published September 11, 2026 at 06:33 UTC · Updated September 11, 2026 at 06:33 UTC

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  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 3.
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Source diversity sample: shacknews.com · Wccftech · TechPowerUp · PlayStation.Blog · VideoCardz.com.

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  • Primary Driver: Remedy demands an RTX 5080 for CONTROL Resonant's path tracing, but low-end hardware stays surprisingly humble.
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Remedy Entertainment, the developer behind CONTROL Resonant, is requiring a powerful graphics card to run the game's path tracing feature at 4K 60 FPS. The GeForce RTX 5080 is the minimum recommended hardware, according to coverage from VideoCardz.com and Wccftech. The decision to demand such high-end hardware may come as a surprise, given that the game's low-end hardware requirements remain surprisingly accessible.

However, these requirements are still relatively modest compared to the demands of path tracing. PlayStation.Blog's coverage of CONTROL Resonant's expanded Assist Mode does not address the game's hardware requirements, but it does provide insight into the game's new features and gameplay mechanics. The blog post highlights the game's new Assist Mode, which allows players to customize their experience and access additional content.

However, the post does not provide information on the game's system requirements or performance at 4K 60 FPS.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (88% supported) Updated 2h ago.

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The obvious questions

What are the minimum system requirements for CONTROL Resonant?

According to TechPowerUp, the minimum system requirements include a CPU with at least 2 cores and 8 threads, 8 GB of RAM, and a graphics card with at least 4 GB of VRAM.

Can I run CONTROL Resonant's path tracing feature at 4K 60 FPS on lower-end hardware?

No, according to coverage from VideoCardz.com and Wccftech, the GeForce RTX 5080 is the minimum recommended hardware for running the game's path tracing feature at 4K 60 FPS.

What is CONTROL Resonant's expanded Assist Mode?

According to PlayStation.Blog, CONTROL Resonant's expanded Assist Mode allows players to customize their experience and access additional content.

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Control Resonant Remedy Entertainment GeForce RTX 5080 Path Tracing PC Gaming

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