Unknown: not yet tested by Valve
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for DESYNC
Spec-based estimate
Overkill: Steam Deck crushes this
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 9800 GT (1024 MB) | Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Shared memory) | AMD Radeon HD 5770 (1024 MB) (700) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 (1024 MB) AMD Radeon R7 260X (2048 MB) (1,300) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel Pentium G3250 (2 * 3200) or equivalent AMD Phenom II X4 965 (4 * 3400) or equivalent | Intel Core i3-4160 (2 * 3600) or equivalent AMD FX-6350 (6 * 3900) or equivalent | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 3 GB | 3 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run DESYNC?
DESYNC has not been officially tested on Steam Deck by Valve. Based on hardware specs alone, our estimate is S (Overkill). ProtonDB rates it as "platinum".
What settings should I use for DESYNC on Steam Deck?
For DESYNC on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GTX 460; 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 DESYNC have Steam Deck verified status?
DESYNC has not received a Steam Deck verification status from Valve yet. Its compatibility is unknown and may change as Valve keeps testing.
