AMD Steam Deck GPU — Gaming Performance, Specs & Best CPU Pairings
AMD Steam Deck GPU specifications, estimated gaming performance, VRAM, power draw and recommended CPU pairings.
Specifications
Estimated gaming performance
Relative performance index across our catalog (higher is faster). This is an editorial estimate, not a measured benchmark.
8 / 100
Recommended resolution: 1080p (Medium/Low).
| CPU | Game | Estimated FPS (1080p, High) |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-12400F | Cyberpunk 2077 | 7 FPS |
| Intel Core i5-12400F | Fortnite | 19 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Cyberpunk 2077 | 7 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Fortnite | 19 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Cyberpunk 2077 | 7 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Fortnite | 19 FPS |
Power consumption
Rated TDP/TGP: 15 W. Manufacturer-recommended PSU: 400 W. Use the calculator for a full-system estimate.
Pros & cons
- Generous 16.0GB VRAM — comfortable headroom for high-res textures and modding
- Supports upscaling (FSR) for extra headroom at higher resolutions
- Efficient — lower power draw, easier to cool and pair with a smaller PSU
- Limited ray tracing performance — expect a bigger hit turning RT on
- Best suited to 1080p at Medium/High rather than 1440p or 4K
Frequently asked questions
It depends entirely on the game, resolution, settings and the CPU it's paired with — there is no single answer. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your exact combination, or see the sample results table for a few reference points.
Based on its relative performance index (8/100), we'd suggest 1080p (Medium/Low) as the most comfortable target for this GPU at High/Ultra settings.
Yes — its ray tracing support tier is rated 'basic' in our catalog, meaning a moderate to significant frame rate cost when RT is enabled, partly offset by upscaling if supported.
For a balanced build, CPUs like AMD Athlon 3000G, Intel Celeron G6900 tend to match this GPU's performance tier well — see the recommended CPUs panel for links.