Best Dune: Awakening settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (2026)
On a Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Dune: Awakening runs at roughly 54 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 21FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 21 | 54 |
| 1440p | 12 | 33 |
| 4K | 6 | 16 |
💡 Dune: Awakening: Survival MMO - CPU-bound in busy player hubs.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Dune: Awakening (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS plus Frame Generation. Practically required in the vast open desert.
Ray TracingOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced reflections and lighting. Heavy in a survival MMO - keep Off for steady frames in busy hubs.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Low+13% FPS
Software Lumen bounce lighting - the heaviest non-RT setting. High over Epic frees real FPS.
View DistanceLow+10% FPS
How far the open desert renders - a real cost given the huge sightlines on Arrakis. High is a clean trade.
Shadow QualityLow+9% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is the value pick.
Effects QualityLow+8% FPS
Sandstorms, blasts and weather effects - heavy during storms. Lowering smooths them a lot.
Foliage / Terrain DetailLow+6% FPS
Rock and sparse plant detail across the dunes. A small, safe gain when lowered.
Post ProcessingLow+5% FPS
Bloom, heat haze and depth of field. Cheap; set to taste.
Anti-AliasingLow+4% FPS
Edge smoothing. Medium/High keeps the image clean cheaply.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. Ease off on 8GB cards.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Dune: Awakening?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages around 54 FPS at 1080p in Dune: Awakening — up from about 21 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Dune: Awakening at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages roughly 33 FPS in Dune: Awakening; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Dune: Awakening settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?
Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination (Lumen) and View Distance down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.