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Best Rocket League settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (2026)

On a Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Rocket League runs at roughly 71 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 71FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Rocket League is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 71 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 71 FPS at 1080p and 59 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 33 FPS at 4K. Rocket League doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings below.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p7171
1440p4359
4K2433
Recommended settings
Render DetailQualitybaseline
The master quality preset. Performance is the standard competitive pick for high refresh.
High Quality ShadersOnbaseline
Fancier surface shading. Off gives a small, consistent FPS bump.
World DetailHighbaseline
Arena and crowd detail. Modest cost; Medium is plenty.
Particle DetailHighbaseline
Boost and explosion particles. Lowering reduces clutter.
Dynamic ShadowsOnbaseline
Moving shadows from the ball and cars. Off is common for max FPS.
Ambient OcclusionOnbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Cheap; Off for a tiny gain.
Anti-AliasingMLAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. FXAA is the lightest; Off for the absolute most frames.
Light Shafts / Bloom / Lens FlaresOnbaseline
Bundled lighting effects. Nearly free; set to taste.
Texture DetailHighbaseline
Surface sharpness - trivial VRAM use. Keep it High.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Rocket League?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages around 71 FPS at 1080p in Rocket League — up from about 71 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Rocket League at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages roughly 59 FPS in Rocket League; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Rocket League settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Render Detail and High Quality Shaders 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.