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Steam Deck performance gets a reality check with Valve's new FPS data

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Valve released anonymized frame rate data collected since February 2026 for Steam Deck and OLED models, showing averages and histograms. Valve notes VSync and frame rate limits bias results, but claims data consolidates into narrow ranges. This data helps players understand expected performance on the handheld.

Key points

• Valve collected anonymized frame rate data from Steam players since February 2026, sharing averages and histograms for both Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED models.
• Valve acknowledges that VSync, frame rate limits, and custom in-game settings bias the collected data, but claims the data consolidates into relatively narrow ranges.

Context

Since Valve announced its Steam Deck Verified program in 2021, players have found that a game's "Verified" status doesn't always match how well it actually runs on the handheld. Valve has been collecting anonymized frame rate data from Steam players who opt in since February.

Limitations

Valve acknowledges that VSync and frame rate limits bias the collected data, and measurements do not account for custom in-game settings that Steam Deck users may tinker with to get a game running.

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