Control Resonant at 5K2K resolution with path tracing? Yeah, it's a blast

Date:
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:47:04 +0000

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Control Resonant at 5K2K using path tracing on an RTX 4080 Super is one of
the best ways to experience Remedy's visual masterpiece.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Our 5K Test System Motherboard: Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus WiFi II Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU Cooler: Thermalright Frozen Prism240 Liquid Cooler GPU: Asus TUF GeForce RTX 4080 Super OC Storage: 1TB Samsung 980, 4TB Lexar NM790 Case: Lian Li A3 m-ATX
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (16x2) DDR4 PSU: Seasonic 750W Monitor: LG 39GX950B-B I can't stress enough that Control Resonant is an absolute marvel in terms of visual enjoyment. Remedy Entertainment has crafted one of the
most immersive visual experiences in gaming, doubling down on its predecessor's trippy, psychedelic, and mind-bending nature, and taking it to
a new level using Nvidia 's path tracing.

Putting my Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super to the test, I ran Control Resonant on LG 's 39-inch 5K2K OLED monitor, and I was pleasantly surprised by the significant enhancement to every detail on screen (albeit it did leave my GPU rather toasty).

At a 5120 x 2160 display resolution which is a 21:9 aspect ratio, you're getting 33% more pixels than a regular 4K gaming monitor at a 16:9 ratio, so the demand on the GPU is harder than most can handle and even though Control Resonant was cooking my GPU, the frame rate was quite surprising. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Control Resonant with path tracing enabled (Image credit: Remedy Entertainment) With DLSS 4.5 Quality
and Frame Generation enabled, and the high graphics and high ray tracing presets, performance remained fairly consistent within the high 50fps to low 60fps range. At 5K2K resolution, that's very reasonable, even if Control Resonant relies on Frame Generation to keep the gameplay smooth. Dropping
DLSS down to Performance mode pushed the frame rate to the high 80fps mark, and it's worth noting that it remained consistent even in moments of intense combat with tons of foliage and objects involved. You may like Control Resonant's ray tracing is a feast for the eyes on an RTX 5090 Alienware AW3926QW OLED gaming monitor review I pitted my dream PC from 2017 against an RTX 5090 monster in 2026 in a fight to the death - here's what happened

It's worth noting that the graphics with standard ray tracing are still fantastic, and the high (or even the medium) preset is likely the best route for any PC gamer who is using a low- to mid-range GPU (with Frame
Generation). Lighting in all areas, specifically those where the Hiss is present (the really bright red zones), is phenomenal, and frankly, that applies to the experience without any ray tracing at all. Path to victory (Image credit: Remedy Entertainment) However, the star of the show is path tracing, which can be enabled by switching to the ultra ray tracing preset. I instantly knew my GPU was in for a rough ride once its temperature shot up to nearly 80C but that's to be expected when running path tracing on a 5K2K display. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

With DLSS Performance and Frame Generation enabled, I was able to achieve a solid 60fps in most scenarios, with occasional dips into the high 50s during traversal and combat. This aligns well with Remedy's system requirements for Control Resonant , which require an RTX 5080 for 60fps at 2160p using DLSS Performance, as the RTX 4080 Super is relatively close to this current-gen
GPU for performance.

Realistically, this setup is out of the question for most gamers, as it will cost around $3,000 / 3,000 (or potentially more). LG's display is very expensive, sitting at $1,799.99 / 1,499 (on sale I should note), but an Alienware AW3926QW 5K2K alternative might help lower the cost.

The RTX 4000 series is discontinued, but pricing for anything equivalent to the RTX 4080 Super in the current-gen line-up (an RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080) would cost at least $800 (much more for the latter GPU), and then you need to add the cost of the other PC parts.

Handheld gaming PCs are still expensive, but more reasonable than an entire new PC build and I tested Control Resonant on my Lenovo Legion Go S Z1 Extreme. That portable managed a solid 40fps on its handheld preset, and
70fps when dropping the resolution to 900p and enabling FSR Balanced with frame gen.

Overall, running Control Resonant at 5K2K is very demanding for any gaming
PC, as expected, but I walk away shocked that it's even remotely possible given how much it elevates the gaming experience. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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