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Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Far Cry 6? (2026)

👍 Yes, with tuned settings
~57 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and Far Cry 6 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 57 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 28 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p2857
1440p1734
4K1019
💡 Far Cry 6: Dunia engine - the optional HD texture pack needs 11GB+ VRAM; Volumetric Fog and ray tracing are the heaviest settings.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 57 FPS, at 1440p about 34 FPS, and at 4K roughly 19 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Far Cry 6?

Yes, with tuned settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages about 57 FPS at 1080p in Far Cry 6.

What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Far Cry 6 at 1080p?

Around 57 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 28 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Far Cry 6 run better on the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.