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Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run The Last of Us Part I? (2026)

👍 Yes, with tuned settings

~53 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and The Last of Us Part I is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 53 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 24 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	24	53
1440p	14	32
4K	8	18

💡 The Last of Us Part I: VRAM-hungry — on 8GB cards keep textures at High, not Ultra.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 53 FPS, at 1440p about 32 FPS, and at 4K roughly 18 FPS with optimized settings. With only 4GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run The Last of Us Part I?

Yes, with tuned settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages about 53 FPS at 1080p in The Last of Us Part I.

What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in The Last of Us Part I at 1080p?

Around 53 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 24 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Last of Us Part I 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.