Can Steam Deck Run Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Unsupported: may not work
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)
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) | Supported chipsets: NVIDIA 7900 or better; ATI X1800 or better. Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 9300, 8500, 8400, and 8300 are below minimum system requirements, as are AMD/ATI Radeon HD3200, HD3300, and HD4350. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required. (2,500) | AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB or greater / NVidia GeForce 9800 GT 512 MB or greater (1,500) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) | 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (equivalent AMD CPU) | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 GB | 4 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 15 GB | 15 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)?
Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) is currently Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and found compatibility issues. ProtonDB community reports rate it as "gold", which may mean some workarounds exist.
What settings should I use for Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) on Steam Deck?
For Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) on Steam Deck we estimate: Ultra / High at 800p, 60+ FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GT 512; 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 Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) have Steam Deck verified status?
No, Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) is marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has determined it does not work properly on the device.
