Can Steam Deck Run Project CARS?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Project CARS
Performance Grade
Overkill — Steam Deck crushes this
Performance Estimate
Based on Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, ~3800 score) at native 1280x800 resolution. Actual performance may vary based on game optimization and Proton compatibility.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 3,800) | nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770 | GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series | ? |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 | 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 25 GB | 25 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Project CARS?
Project CARS has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is S (overkill — steam deck crushes this).
What settings should I use for Project CARS on Steam Deck?
For Project CARS on Steam Deck, we recommend ultra / high at 800p, 60+ fps. The game recommends GT600 series, and Steam Deck's GPU (RDNA 2, ~GTX 1050 Ti equivalent) falls below that requirement. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Project CARS have Steam Deck verified status?
Project CARS has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
