Can Steam Deck Run Need for Speed™ Rivals?
Steam Deck compatibility check and performance analysis
Playable: works with adjustments
Valve's official Steam Deck compatibility rating for Need for Speed™ Rivals
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) | AMD Radeon 3870 512 MB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance; Intel HD 4000 Integrated 512 MB or higher performance (500) | AMD Radeon 7870 3GB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce GT660 3GB or higher performance (3,100) | Pass |
| CPU | Zen 2, 4c/8t (Score: ~15,000) | Intel 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo or AMD 2.8 GHz Athlon X2 | Intel Quad-Core CPU or AMD Six Core CPU | — |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 4 GB | 8 GB | Pass |
| Storage | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 30 GB | 30 GB | — |
| Display | 1280x800, 7" / 7.4" OLED | — | OK | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Steam Deck run Need for Speed™ Rivals?
Yes, Need for Speed™ Rivals is rated Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need manual tweaks such as graphics settings or the on-screen keyboard. Our spec-based estimate: A (Smooth).
What settings should I use for Need for Speed™ Rivals on Steam Deck?
For Need for Speed™ Rivals on Steam Deck we estimate: High at 800p, 50-60 FPS. On PC the game recommends a GeForce GT 660 3GB; 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 Need for Speed™ Rivals have Steam Deck verified status?
Need for Speed™ Rivals is marked as Playable, not Verified, on Steam Deck. It works but doesn't meet every Verified criterion, so you may need some manual adjustments.
