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Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run War Thunder? (2026)

Yes
~62 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and War Thunder is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 62 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 39 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3962
1440p2355
4K1331
💡 War Thunder: Dagor engine - smoke effects are the biggest FPS drain in battle, and big matches can be CPU-bound.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 62 FPS, at 1440p about 55 FPS, and at 4K roughly 31 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for War Thunder on the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)

⚡ Check your exact CPU & target FPS in the optimizer →

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Frequently asked

Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run War Thunder?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages about 62 FPS at 1080p in War Thunder.

What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in War Thunder at 1080p?

Around 62 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 39 FPS on all-High).

How do I make War Thunder 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.