Steam Deck performance gets a reality check with Valve's new FPS data
Benchmark tools for generic gaming rigs could be coming soon.
via Ars TechnicaReported by 5 outlets
Valve displays crowdsourced frame rates on Steam store pages to preview game performance
The story so far
AI summary of the reporting below · Updated · How we work
Valve has introduced average framerate data directly to game store listings, allowing players to check real-world performance before making a purchase. The feature is available initially in the Steam Client Beta and focuses on the Steam Deck, covering thousands of tested titles, with Valve planning to bring it to all users and broader hardware over time. [4][5]
Rather than relying on internal benchmarking, Valve sources the data anonymously from players who opt in to telemetry sharing. Store pages display average frame rates alongside a distribution histogram to reveal potential stuttering. For the current trial, Valve filters submissions to include only handhelds using default frame caps—60 FPS on the LCD model and 90 FPS on the OLED model. The company does not adjust for in-game graphics settings, but it says framerate metrics still consolidate into relatively narrow bands. [4][5]
The crowdsourced figures aim to address shortcomings in the existing Steam Deck Verified system, where performance can vary widely even among certified or unsupported titles. Valve described the handheld rollout as a stepping stone toward delivering comparable performance telemetry for other hardware, including standard desktop and laptop gaming PCs. [4][5]
Read the original reporting
5 outlets
Read at Ars Technica
Steam now shows average Steam Deck framerates when browsing games, but Valve says it's considering expanding the feature to other hardware
Valve has released a new Steam update that adds Steam Deck framerate data to a game's store page, giving potential buyers an indication of how well a game runs on the handheld.
via Eurogamer
Valve finally lets Steam Deck users check a game's average FPS before buying it
Valve has introduced a new feature, thanks to which Steam Deck owners can see the average FPS they'll get in a game before purchasing it. The average framerate data is already available for thousands of games, and the list will keep growing.
via Notebookcheck
Steam Store adds average FPS data so you can see game performance before making a purchase
Valve is adding a new feature to the Steam store that tracks performance data and then displays it anonymously to users who match the hardware.
via Tom’s Hardware