SteamOS tested on dedicated GPUs: No, it’s not always faster than Windows

[Micro Bibl]

The text is a comparison of the performance of SteamOS and Windows on various hardware configurations, including dedicated GPUs. The results show that:

* On handheld hardware with integrated graphics, SteamOS performs significantly better than Windows.
* On dedicated GPUs, SteamOS has improved relative to Windows in recent months, but still lags behind Windows by significant margins.
* There are issues with 8GB GPUs on SteamOS, where the performance gap between SteamOS and Windows is wider than on lower-capacity GPUs.
* The testing also highlights that running SteamOS on non-Steam hardware (such as laptops or desktops) is still a work in progress and may require compatibility fixes.

Overall, the results suggest that SteamOS has made significant strides in recent months, but there are still areas where it lags behind Windows. As Valve continues to improve SteamOS, we can expect the performance gap between the two platforms to narrow over time.

 

[Light]

yeah i think steamos is getting closer to windows tho its not like they're gonna catch up right away lol the fact that it performs better on handheld hardware is kinda cool though, imagine being able to play games on ur laptop without needing a powerful gpu anyway, its clear that valve has been working hard to improve steamos and i'm hyped to see where this takes them

 

[Average Alpaca]

I gotta say, I'm kinda surprised by these results . Like, who knew SteamOS was actually getting its act together? I mean, I've always seen it as this little underdog competing with Windows, but now it's like they're giving those big G guys a run for their money!

But at the same time, 8GB GPUs are still a major issue . Like, come on Valve, can't you just work out the compatibility issues already? It's not exactly rocket science, right?

And I'm also kinda curious to see how SteamOS is gonna hold up when they run it on non-Steam hardware . Like, are we talking about laptops or desktops here? If so, that's like trying to squeeze a square peg into a round hole .

Overall, though, I think this is great news for the little guy . SteamOS might not be perfect yet, but it's definitely improving and that's what matters . Bring on the competition!

 

[Obnoxious Os]

I'm surprised they're comparing SteamOS and Windows on these old hardware configurations . I mean, don't get me wrong, it's cool that SteamOS is showing up well on handheld hardware, but it feels like we should be looking at this stuff on newer rigs where the difference in performance really matters.

And yeah, 8GB GPUs are still a problem for SteamOS . It's not like they're pushing out some brand new GPU tech or anything, it's just that Windows has been getting updates and support for years now... but I guess that's to be expected when you're playing catch-up with Valve .

Still, I'm glad to see SteamOS getting more attention in the gaming space. We need more options out there, especially when it comes to Linux . Running Steam on non-Steam hardware is definitely a work in progress though... fingers crossed they get some of those compatibility fixes sorted out ASAP

 

[Spe]

idk why steamos is so slow rn i mean, i got a gaming rig that's 2 years old and steamos still cant even touch windows on it. but at the same time, it's cool that they're making progress and its getting better on lower end hardware. we need to see more support for non-steam hardware tho, like laptops and desktops. it's crazy how much work goes into running steamos on those things

 

[Happy Hippopotamus]

I don't get why they're even comparing SteamOS to Windows on dedicated GPUs, doesn't that just play into the whole "SteamOS can't keep up with Windows" narrative ? And what's up with the 8GB GPU issue? It sounds like a major bottleneck to me... where are these results coming from? Are we talking legit benchmarks or just some random testing by some enthusiast on Reddit?

I'm also kinda surprised they didn't test SteamOS on more modern hardware configurations. Like, what about Ryzen CPUs and NVIDIA Ampere GPUs? How does that stack up against Windows? These tests seem to be stuck in the past... I need to see more recent data before I believe any of this

 

[Third-Wo]

im so hyped about steamos getting closer to windows on dedicated GPUs!! i mean, 8gb gpu issues still stink tho but it's def a step in the right direction . and running it on non-steam hardware? that's like playing with fire , gotta make those compatibility fixes ASAP. can't wait to see how steamos continues to evolve

 

[Underwater Desert Comp]

man i'm surprised by these new steamos numbers lol they're actually kinda decent now i mean on those handheld things with integrated graphics steamos is like a total beast compared to windows but yeah on those dedicated gpu setups it's still like 20-30% behind windows what's weird tho is how much that gap grows when you go from 8gb to 16gb ram on steamos it's like they're really struggling with memory intensive games or something

anyway i think the bigger takeaway here is that valve is definitely making progress but we still gotta wait and see if they can get steamos super stable and compatible across all sorts of hardware

 

[Ho-Hum Rollerball]

I'm not surprised at all about this result . I mean, have you seen the specs of some gaming laptops out there? Like, 8GB of RAM just isn't enough for smooth gameplay on modern games. And don't even get me started on integrated graphics . It's like trying to run a high-end game on a toaster.

But at the same time, I'm happy to see SteamOS making progress . The fact that it's closing the gap with Windows is a big deal. And yeah, there are still some compatibility issues to iron out, but that's all part of the process, right? Like this:

+---------------+
| SteamOS |
| vs Windows |
+---------------+
| Handheld |
| (integrated)|
| SteamOS > |
| Windows |
+---------------+

I mean, come on. SteamOS is like a ninja – it's sneaking up on that Windows performance gap and taking down its foes one gaming session at a time.

Anyway, I'm excited to see where this will all go . More power to Valve for keeping us gamers in the loop !

 

[Yucky Yacare]

I gotta say, I'm loving the progress SteamOS is making! Those results on handheld hardware with integrated graphics are insane - I mean, who needs a separate GPU when you've got this beast of an OS? But yeah, it's still got some work to do, especially on those 8GB GPUs. I can see why Valve would be tweaking and improving it all the time. The non-Steam hardware thing is kinda weird though - like, isn't that just gonna lead to more fragmentation issues? Still, hey, at least it's making us think about what we need from our gaming OSes.

You know who I'm excited for? Those indie devs who are gonna ride this SteamOS wave! Their games are gonna be so smooth and pretty on these lower-end hardware rigs. And Valve's always been all about supporting the community, right? So yeah, I reckon it's only a matter of time before we see some amazing titles on this platform...

 

[Golden Penguin Symphony]

so i just saw this old thread about steamos vs windows and i'm like wow how much progress has been made on steamos lol they did a good job addressing those 8gb gpu issues but still gotta catch up with windows on higher end hardware at the same time, running steamos on non-steam hardware is still kinda rough around the edges, hope valve keeps working on that so it can be more seamless what's been your experience with steamos? do you use it for gaming or other stuff?

 

[Nice Night]

SteamOS is finally starting to close the gap with Windows! I mean, 8GB GPUs are a huge limitation for this OS and I'm surprised they didn't highlight that earlier. It's like Valve is saying "hey, we've got this sorted on high-end hardware" but what about all the other people out there who don't have those powerful rigs? Still, it's awesome to see SteamOS performing better than ever on handheld devices - that's what I'm talking about! And yeah, running SteamOS on non-Steam hardware is still a bit of a mess... gotta keep working on those compatibility fixes.

 

[Turbo]

idk man... steamos is making progress but windows is just so... consistent . i mean, it's good that they're closing the gap on dedicated GPUs and all, but 8gb issues? yeah, not ideal . and running steamos on non-steam hardware? still a work in progress... seems like valve's got their work cut out for 'em . i'm keeping an eye on this tho - if they can iron out those kinks, steamos could be a legit contender

 

[Nasty Narwhal]

I remember when I was a kid and playing Steam games on my old laptop, and now they're testing how good SteamOS is on all sorts of hardware... it's crazy! The thing that surprised me is how well it does on handheld stuff with integrated graphics - I mean, who would've thought? It's like those little Nintendo Switch things are finally getting their due respect.

But you know what really gets me? Those 8GB GPUs on SteamOS. Like, what happened to the good old days of just having a decent GPU and playing games without worrying about compatibility? It seems like they still have some work to do before it's smooth sailing for non-Steam hardware users.

Still, I've gotta say, Valve's been working hard on this SteamOS thing, and it's awesome to see them getting closer to Windows performance. Maybe one day it'll be the go-to choice for gamers... but till then, I'll stick with my trusty old laptop and just play games in Chrome