Can Steam Deck Run Call of Duty®: Vanguard?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Call of Duty®: Vanguard
Spec-based estimate
Cannot run on Steam Deck
ProtonDB Rating
Community Linux/Deck compatibility
Performance Estimate
Based on the Steam Deck GPU (RDNA 2, about a Radeon RX 560, 4,550 pts) at its native 1280x800. Real performance depends on the game's optimization and Proton.
Spec Comparison
| Component | Steam Deck | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | RDNA 2 (Score: 4,550) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470 (6,050) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 (9,500) | Below |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-2500k or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 12 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 36 GB | 177 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Call of Duty®: Vanguard?
Call of Duty®: Vanguard is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "bronze", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Call of Duty®: Vanguard on Steam Deck?
For Call of Duty®: Vanguard on Steam Deck we estimate: Unplayable: does not meet the minimum requirements. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 1060; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and falls below that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Call of Duty®: Vanguard have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Call of Duty®: Vanguard is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
