PC requirements
Control System Requirements
Control needs at least Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 280X graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660/1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 AMD | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7, 64-bit | Windows 10, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD FX 4350 | Intel Core i5-7600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / AMD Radeon R9 280X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660/1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580 AMD | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 42 GB available space | 42 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Additional Features: Widescreen support 21:9 / Remappable controls / Uncapped frame-rate / G-Sync / Freesync support | Additional Features: Widescreen support 21:9 / Remappable controls / Uncapped frame-rate / G-Sync / Freesync support |
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Quick answers
Running Control on PC
Can my PC run Control?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Control need?
42 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.