Most visually-intense game you've run at 60+ fps on Deck

[AortaPlatinum]

I've been running a mid-range prebuilt from a local shop since 2019 with a GPU from 2016 [GTX 1050 ti], and I plan to use my tax refund to get the 1TB OLED Deck. I know it'll be way better than the clunker I've been using so long, but I'd like some examples. Like, for me, Death Stranding at 4K mid graphics gets around 20fps [though I've only tested the first 30 minutes or so to check out my 4K monitor when it was new], and 1000X RESIST at 4K with high shadow detail is around that same frame rate a lot of the time.
How does the Deck compare?

[Mahjik]

The Deck is designed to run games at 720/800p.

[Punkovich]

If you are expecting to get 60fps in any 3D game released in the past 10yrs @4K, you are going to be VERY disapointed.

[AortaPlatinum]

OH, my bad. Naw idc about 4K, the test proved my eyes are bad enough I can't tell the difference past 1080p. Native resolution of the Deck, 720 or 800.

[Mahjik]

Native is 800p, but Valve considers 720p with 800p to be the target.

[Claude_Lib]

I'm in the middle of Mad Max currently, and I'm still amazed how good it look while still running at 60 fps perfectly fine.

[Violet❤]

I've done a full play through of Death Stranding on the OLED.

Generally performance is a rollercoaster. Sometimes its running at 20 fps, other times it can reach as high as 40-50 fps. You're better off locking the framerate to 30hz. During deliveries the framerate stays generally stable. Despite these problems I enjoyed my time a lot with the game.

Note that I did not use any upscaling because it looks like ♥♥♥♥.

For some other games:

Scarlet Nexus runs really well on the Deck. Good enough that I didn't bother checking the framerate.

Sekiro runs alright with often staying locked at 60 fps but sometimes dipping below that. I didn't play much of it though because I preferred playing it on my main rig.

[AortaPlatinum]

Originally posted by Violet❤:

I've done a full play through of Death Stranding on the OLED.

Generally performance is a rollercoaster. Sometimes its running at 20 fps, other times it can reach as high as 40-50 fps. You're better off locking the framerate to 30hz. During deliveries the framerate stays generally stable. Despite these problems I enjoyed my time a lot with the game.

Yeah I'm not a frame rate snob so that doesn't sound bad. 60 is preferred for any high speed action game but 30 is fine for slower paced stuff. I did see the OLED has a max refresh rate of 90hz, I've never seen a game running above 60fps so it might be cool to see if I can push any of the retro or small indie stuff I like that far. Without it breaking.
I've seen what too-high-of-a-frame-rate can do to games that have their logic or physics tied to the frame rate

[Hellcules]

Not 60fps but I’m blown away by how good AC Shadows looks on the SD. Also, while it was working, the enhanced version of GTA V was looking really good.

[Haruspex]

Originally posted by AortaPlatinum:

I've been running a mid-range prebuilt from a local shop since 2019 with a GPU from 2016 [GTX 1050 ti]...
I know it'll be way better than the clunker I've been using so long, but I'd like some examples. Like, for me, Death Stranding at 4K mid graphics gets around 20fps...
How does the Deck compare?

The Deck is roughly equivalent in graphics performance to a GTX 1050, (non-TI), but with a newer architecture so it supports things that the 1050 does not, like raytracing. (Although raytracing performance on such a low-powered GPU is a bit iffy.)

If you're looking at the Deck as an "upgrade" to your current system, it's not that. It's a 15 watt, battery powered handheld. It's really cool for what it is, just set your expectations accordingly.

[AortaPlatinum]

Tbh it's definitely something of an upgrade, considering my motherboard is old enough that it uses DDR3 RAM

[Haruspex]

Originally posted by AortaPlatinum:

Tbh it's definitely something of an upgrade, considering my motherboard is old enough that it uses DDR3 RAM

I guess you could say it's an upgrade in certain areas, or at least it's newer. I just want to emphasize what it's intended for, and what it's not. The biggest source of disappointment is when people get a Deck with the wrong expectations. That's why I'm saying it's not an upgrade to your desktop. It's a completely different category of device.

[WarnerCK]

Originally posted by AortaPlatinum:

I've been running a mid-range prebuilt from a local shop since 2019 with a GPU from 2016 [GTX 1050 ti], and I plan to use my tax refund to get the 1TB OLED Deck. I know it'll be way better than the clunker I've been using so long, but I'd like some examples. Like, for me, Death Stranding at 4K mid graphics gets around 20fps [though I've only tested the first 30 minutes or so to check out my 4K monitor when it was new], and 1000X RESIST at 4K with high shadow detail is around that same frame rate a lot of the time.

The biggest issue with your machine isn't really the specs. You can definitely get better than a nearly-decade-old entry-level GPU, sure, but your mistake is trying to use it to push 4K. It's not up to it.

How does the Deck compare?

It's not dissimilar in raw performance to the machine you already have. But it's only trying to push 1,024,000 pixels rather than 8,294,400. And it can only pull 15 W rather than being plugged into the wall.

The Deck is an amazing device for what it can do well. And the low pixel count helps a lot. There are plenty of games that will give you a fantastic time somewhere comfy. But not all games - some don't run well on any machine.

[WarnerCK]

To answer the title question, though, Horizon Zero Dawn is probably the heaviest game I played on the Deck itself. 45 fps and HDR was fine, and looked nice enough on the Deck OLED. The heavier games, though, I stream from my desktop so I get the comfort of the Deck and the pretties and performance of my desktop.