Can Steam Deck Run SteamVR Performance Test?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown — Not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for SteamVR Performance Test
Performance Grade
Excellent — runs great on Steam Deck
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 GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater (8,600) | Fail |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | — | Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | — | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | — | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run SteamVR Performance Test?
SteamVR Performance Test has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our grade is A (excellent — runs great on steam deck).
What settings should I use for SteamVR Performance Test on Steam Deck?
For SteamVR Performance Test on Steam Deck, we recommend high at 800p, 50-60 fps. The game recommends NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, 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 SteamVR Performance Test have Steam Deck verified status?
SteamVR Performance Test has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve continues testing.
