Steam client files point to "framerate estimator" feature in the works
Ars Technica • • technology
Key Points:
- Valve is developing a "framerate estimator" tool for Steam, using anonymized framerate and hardware data collected from beta users to provide estimated game performance charts.
- The tool will allow users to select an app and PC configuration based on CPU, GPU, and RAM to view estimated framerates and the number of matching data entries supporting those estimates.
- This initiative builds on Valve's Deck Verified program, which rates game performance on Valve's Steam Deck hardware, and aims to improve understanding of game compatibility across various devices.
- The framerate estimator could offer a more detailed and convenient alternative to third-party performance prediction sites, though it remains unclear how it will handle variable in-game settings affecting performance.
- The feature aligns with Valve's ongoing efforts to enhance game compatibility insights, particularly in preparation for the Steam Machine release and broader SteamOS adoption.
