First benchmarks for the Steam Deck. How much performance does Valve’s Steam Deck really offer and which games can be played on it?
Here’s what it’s about: With the Steam Deck, Valve announced a handheld console on which you can theoretically play all Steam games and even install Windows. However, many users wondered:
- Which games can I ultimately play on the Steam Deck?
- How much performance does Valve’s Steam Deck provide compared to a full-fledged gaming PC?
At least for the second question, we have now received some new information. Initial benchmarks have been published that show the performance of the Steam Deck. This is interesting for many users, who do not want to spend thousands of euros on graphics cards.
Steam Deck Benchmarks – Many top titles run with medium graphics settings
Where do the benchmarks come from? The first benchmarks for the Steam Deck were listed by wccftech.com (via wccftech.com). The data comes from a Chinese user who posted the data online with images.
What do the benchmarks look like? The benchmarks paint a very positive picture of the handheld’s performance.
| Game | Settings | Framerate (FPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow of The Tomb Raider | High | 30+ FPS |
| Shadow of The Tomb Raider | Custom | 60+ FPS |
| Doom Eternal | Low | 60 FPS |
| Doom Eternal | Custom | 46 FPS |
| DOTA 2 | High | 47 FPS |
| DOTA 2 | Low Settings | 80 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | High Settings | 20 – 30 FPS |
During his tests, the user measured the temperatures on the Steam Deck. He found that the back of the handheld PC reached about 42.6 degrees Celsius and the grips were at 29 degrees Celsius.
In about three hours of gameplay, the battery life decreased from 100% to 46%. However, you must note that the user is using a developer kit and not the official device that you can later buy in stores.
Which games work? The user tried out a total of 4 games, but you can generally play significantly more games on the handheld. The special thing about the Steam Deck is that you can use both Steam OS and install Windows independently.
If you are looking for a handheld console but have not yet been convinced by the Steam Deck, then MeinMMO introduces you to four promising alternatives that can also handle gaming:
Steam Deck: Here are the 4 most exciting alternatives in 2021
