Can Steam Deck Run Desktop Mate?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Desktop Mate
Spec-based estimate
Excellent: runs great 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) | Intel UHD Graphics 730 / Radeon VEGA 8 (1,750) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / AMD Radeon RX550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics / Radeon VEGA 11 (2,900) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U | Intel Core i5-11400 2.6GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB | 16 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 500 MB | 4 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Desktop Mate?
Desktop Mate has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is A (Smooth). ProtonDB rates it as "borked".
What settings should I use for Desktop Mate on Steam Deck?
For Desktop Mate on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 750; the Deck's GPU is roughly a Radeon RX 560 (4,550 pts) and meets that on paper. Start at medium settings and adjust based on frame rate.
Does Desktop Mate have Steam Deck verified status?
Desktop Mate has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
