Steam Deck Benchmarked- 60 FPS In Several AAA Games, 30 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077

The first benchmarks of the Steam Deck handheld console in several AAA and eSports games have been published by a Chinese user. The performance was benchmarked on a development kit that more or less matches the specifications of the final variant however performance may improve in the final retail variant.

[ABizzel1]

Most games should be played at Medium Settings. Older games game be played high or Ultra depending, and new AAA games should be played on low settings considering low became console settings for PS4/XBO.

[camel_toad]

I think a lot of people still don't realize with it displaying games at 720p it gives it a chance to catch up some to desktop pc performance - being that they will be using more resources for much higher resolutions.

[XxINFERNUSxX]

At least you can use a mouse/keyboard that would be needed for any MMOs or RTS games.

[Mr Logic]

Don't forget the touch pads. Those that have used them have said they're surprising competent as a mouse replacement.

[Inverno]

Don't forget the touch screen. They really do have the PC crowd in mind with all the alternative controls they packed into the thing. I'm hoping this changes devs mind on gyro controls. Really enjoy playing shooters more with gyro

[MadLad]

The Steam Controller is still easily my favorite for PC games, though I do switch sometimes to the dual sense and love that that it's starting to be fully utilized on the platform.

Steam Controller takes a little while to get used to, and you typically need to create a profile to make it work best with different games, but it's an awesome controller with a lot of versatility.

I'm sure the Steam Deck will be just as great, if not better.

[Inverno]

Can't wait for December to see what people say about this

[phoenixwing]

My only regret is I'm unable to get it sooner

[blacktiger]

I can't wait for mine!!!

[mkis007]

I am moving towards the realization I really don't need this. Ugh I still want it though.

[Shuckylad]

Yeah I’m the same, I own a switch and it never leaves the dock. I just game on monitors, but I definitely have an urge to get a deck.

[ScootaKuH]

Q2 2022 for me though ☹

[AuraAbjure]

Doom Eternal at 60 FPS, native screen resolution, on medium settings? Handheld? Doubles as a full PC? You have my attention.

[mcstorm]

This console has me interested. I definitely want to see the difference in Windows vs steam os when playing games.

I do think they are onto a winner with this console though. Won't outsell switch or conses but I do expect it to do well if its marked right.

[skyrimer]

Should be getting mine in December, I can't wait!