Steam Deck vs ROG Xbox Ally X
The ROG Xbox Ally X is about 71% faster than the Steam Deck in our estimates (median game, 800p Medium, typical power modes).
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Estimated FPS in popular games
Estimated average FPS at 800p and 1080p Medium, upscaling off, each at its typical power mode.
| Game | Steam Deck 800p Medium | Steam Deck 1080p Medium | ROG Xbox Ally X 800p Medium | ROG Xbox Ally X 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorant | Doesn't run | Doesn't run | 224 | 224 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 78 | 57 | 133 | 97 |
| Fortnite | Doesn't run | Doesn't run | 74 | 54 |
| Minecraft | 65 | 65 | 126 | 126 |
| Apex Legends | Doesn't run | Doesn't run | 128 | 94 |
| GTA V | Doesn't run | Doesn't run | 123 | 122 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | Doesn't run | Doesn't run | 111 | 82 |
| EA Sports FC 26 | Doesn't run | Doesn't run | 62 | 45 |
| Call of Duty: Warzone | Doesn't run | Doesn't run | 77 | 56 |
| Elden Ring | 35 | 26 | 60 | 44 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 30 | 22 | 50 | 37 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | 27 | 19 | 45 | 33 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 28 | 20 | 47 | 35 |
| Alan Wake 2 | 21 | 15 | 35 | 26 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | 14 | 10 | 24 | 17 |
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy under 30 · What is a good FPS?
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Which one should you get?
Pick the ROG Xbox Ally X for more FPS: it leads in 175 of 181 games we cover.
The Steam Deck runs SteamOS: 29 games we cover don't run on it (anti-cheat or launcher), while the other runs Windows.
At launch the Steam Deck cost $399 and the ROG Xbox Ally X $999.99.
Steam Deck: Confidence: medium. Fitted to 9 published results from Notebookcheck, Tom's Hardware, Digital Foundry and HotHardware.
ROG Xbox Ally X: Confidence: high. Fitted to 24 published results from Notebookcheck, ComputerBase, Tom's Hardware and HotHardware.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Steam Deck | ROG Xbox Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | AMD Van Gogh APU | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme |
| Graphics | RDNA 2, 8 CUs | Radeon 890M class, RDNA 3.5, 16 CUs |
| Processor | 4 Zen 2 cores, 8 threads | 8 Zen 5 cores, 16 threads |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5-5500 | 24 GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Screen | 7-inch LCD, 1280x800, 60 Hz | 7-inch IPS, 1920x1080, 120 Hz |
| Released | Feb 2022 | Oct 2025 |
| Launch price | $399 | $999.99 |
| System | SteamOS | Windows 11 |
| Estimates use | Default (15 W, no limit set) | Turbo on battery (25 W) |
Steam Deck vs ROG Xbox Ally X FAQs
Is the Steam Deck faster than the ROG Xbox Ally X?
The ROG Xbox Ally X is about 71% faster than the Steam Deck in our estimates (median game, 800p Medium, typical power modes).
Which is better for battery life?
It depends on the power mode more than the device: both run longer on lower modes. Our FPS estimates use Default (15 W, no limit set) for the Steam Deck and Turbo on battery (25 W) for the ROG Xbox Ally X.
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