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

Yes
~72 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and World War Z is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 72 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 54 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p5472
1440p3261
4K1839
💡 World War Z: Saber's Swarm engine is superbly optimised - runs high even on modest hardware.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 72 FPS, at 1440p about 61 FPS, and at 4K roughly 39 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 World War Z?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages about 72 FPS at 1080p in World War Z.

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

Around 72 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 54 FPS on all-High).

How do I make World War Z run better on the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?

Turn on FSR (Quality) 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.