EPISODE · Jul 22, 2021 · 1H 14M
DF Direct Special: Steam Deck - Spec Updates, Performance, SteamOS, Compatibility + More
from Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
The specs have been updated, a few hundreds frames have been tested - and we've taken a look at the state of integrated graphics performance on AMD APUs in the PC space. Rich Leadbetter, John Linneman and Alex Battaglia sit down to share all of their thoughts on the Steam Deck in a 75 minute DF Direct Special.00:00:00 Introductions + Steam Deck First Impressions00:07:34 Form Factor + Control Discussion00:12:14 Why Steam Deck Needs Game-Specific Performance Profiles00:14:22 Specs Update - 88GB/s Memory Bandwidth Confirmed00:18:32 Off-Screen Performance Testing00:22:49 Ryzen 9 4900HS 35W Integrated GPU Testing - Doom Eternal, Control, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order00:31:00 "Talk About The Screen!!" + Other Steam Deck Iterations From Other Companies00:37:09 Will Docked Performance Be Better than Mobile?00:38:47 The Proton Compatibility Layer00:43:43 M.2 2230 SSD Confirmed - Is It Upgradeable?00:45:27 SteamOS Suspend/Resume Technology Confirmed00:47:12 Can GamePass And Other Launchers And Streaming Services Run From Linux On Steam Deck? Will We Get Windows Drivers?00:52:45 Is Valve Really Trying To Compete With Nintendo?01:01:19 Supporter Question: Can 8 RDNA 2 CUs run ray tracing games at 720p/800p?01:03:25 Will Steam Deck Get Bespoke Support From Developers?01:05:08 Supporter Question: What Games Will Be Especially Heavy On Battery Life?01:07:32 Supporter Question: Can Steam Deck Run Crysis 3 at 720p60 Without All Settings At Low? Will You Be Testing Crysis With Steam Deck?01:09:34 Final Thoughts + Do We Really Need A Switch Pro Right Now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The specs have been updated, a few hundreds frames have been tested - and we've taken a look at the state of integrated graphics performance on AMD APUs in the PC space. Rich Leadbetter, John Linneman and Alex Battaglia sit down to share all of their thoughts on the Steam Deck in a 75 minute DF Direct Special.00:00:00 Introductions + Steam Deck First Impressions00:07:34 Form Factor + Control Discussion00:12:14 Why Steam Deck Needs Game-Specific Performance Profiles00:14:22 Specs Update - 88GB/s Memory Bandwidth Confirmed00:18:32 Off-Screen Performance Testing00:22:49 Ryzen 9 4900HS 35W Integrated GPU Testing - Doom Eternal, Control, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order00:31:00 "Talk About The Screen!!" + Other Steam Deck Iterations From Other Companies00:37:09 Will Docked Performance Be Better than Mobile?00:38:47 The Proton Compatibility Layer00:43:43 M.2 2230 SSD Confirmed - Is It Upgradeable?00:45:27 SteamOS Suspend/Resume Technology Confirmed00:47:12 Can GamePass And Other Launchers And Streaming Services Run From Linux On Steam Deck? Will We Get Windows Drivers?00:52:45 Is Valve Really Trying To Compete With Nintendo?01:01:19 Supporter Question: Can 8 RDNA 2 CUs run ray tracing games at 720p/800p?01:03:25 Will Steam Deck Get Bespoke Support From Developers?01:05:08 Supporter Question: What Games Will Be Especially Heavy On Battery Life?01:07:32 Supporter Question: Can Steam Deck Run Crysis 3 at 720p60 Without All Settings At Low? Will You Be Testing Crysis With Steam Deck?01:09:34 Final Thoughts + Do We Really Need A Switch Pro Right Now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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