CONTROL Resonant is demanding on PC hardware, so adjusting its graphics settings can help reduce lag and stuttering while improving frame rates. The guide recommends performance-focused settings, particularly for players using PCs closer to the minimum requirements.

The author says these settings are designed to work well on underpowered modern devices, while owners of high-end PCs should need fewer compromises. Ray tracing is best disabled for most players because, although it looked decent during testing, it introduced lag and may place excessive strain on weaker graphics cards.