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00:00:00 – 00:08:31
The video tests and optimizes the performance of "Fallout 76" on the Steam Deck across different settings and scenarios. Initially, high settings at 800p result in significant lag, particularly in CPU-intensive areas, prompting a switch to medium settings, which offer smoother gameplay with minimal visual compromise. Testing on low settings achieves a more stable 60 FPS, although performance dips to around 30-40 FPS during intensive scenes and crowded areas, impacting both visuals and audio. Optimization at an 800×500 resolution balances high, medium, and low settings for improved battery life and smoother operation, while docked settings at 1080p focus on GPU load, maintaining stability at 900p with FSR upscaling. The SD card shows longer load times but no additional performance issues compared to the SSD. The main takeaway is the need for specific settings adjustments to balance playability and performance on the Steam Deck.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the creator tests Fallout 76 on the Steam Deck, starting with high settings at 800p. Entering a CPU-intensive trading camp area, the game experiences significant performance issues, with FPS dropping to the mid-20s, causing lag and stuttering, making high settings impractical. After a restart, switching to medium settings yields better performance, with FPS averaging in the 40s, though some stuttering persists. The visual difference between high and medium settings is minimal, but gameplay becomes noticeably smoother. The creator encounters and eventually evades a wanted player, demonstrating combat and interaction within the game while observing performance metrics.
00:03:00
In this segment, the video showcases gameplay performance on a low preset setting, achieving around 60 FPS with occasional drops to 31 FPS during intensive scenes. The presenter discusses tweaking settings to manage FPS, suggesting a 30 FPS cap for public events and 40 FPS for regular exploration. They encounter significant stuttering, especially in a busy area with many players and a boss, making the game laggy and affecting audio quality. Despite this, the game doesn’t drop below 30 FPS, indicating a relatively smooth experience overall.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of the Steam Deck, focusing on its CPU being the weakest component. They demonstrate optimized settings at 800×500 resolution, balancing high, medium, and low settings, resulting in approximately three hours of playtime. They note that more CPU-intensive areas can reduce battery life to an hour and a half. Moving to docked settings at 1080p, the power draw shifts, making the GPU more significant and maintaining 30 FPS outside city areas but dipping in CPU-bound scenarios. They suggest using 900p resolution with FSR to upscale for better stability. Finally, the SD card performance is covered, indicating longer load times compared to the SSD but without additional stutters or lag spikes.