MSI Claw A1M vs Steam Deck LCD

The Steam Deck LCD is about 8% faster for gaming.

Verdict

  • Performance index: the Steam Deck LCD is 8% faster (14 vs 13).
  • Native resolution high, 23 popular games: Steam Deck LCD +44% on average (est.); the processor caps both in 1 of 23 games; the screens differ (1920×1080 vs 1280×800), so part of the gap is fewer pixels to render.
  • Age: the MSI Claw A1M is 2 years newer (2024 vs 2022).

Specs

SpecMSI Claw A1MSteam Deck LCD
Performance index1314
Brand / seriesMSI Valve
Released20242022
ChipIntel Core Ultra 7 155HAMD Custom APU 0405
Memory16 GB16 GB
Screen7"7"
Display resolution1920×10801280×800
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Battery53 Wh40 Wh
Operating systemWindows 11SteamOS

Estimated FPS in popular games (high preset)

Native resolution (MSI Claw A1M 1920×1080, Steam Deck LCD 1280×800), high preset, estimated. Median: MSI Claw A1M 33 fps, Steam Deck LCD 54 fps. Confidence: medium for 16, low for 7 games.
GameMSI Claw A1MSteam Deck LCD
Counter-Strike 282136
Dota 2205205
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS3050
WARDOGS1220
Apex Legends™3354
Valheim2846
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy60101
Aniimo1626
HELLDIVERS™ 21931
Slay the Spire 278130
Marvel Rivals1931
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege1931
Overwatch®3965
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth257167
War Thunder3153
Dead by Daylight5693
Geometry Dash205300+
Limbus Company13094
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced1829
Delta Force2846
Terraria300+300+
Stardew Valley205246
Rust1626

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+.

Values above 300 fps are shown as 300+. Hover a value for its range. How we estimate FPS

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