GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM on MSI Claw 7 AI+

Steam Deck Playable · faster GPUValve's ratingEstimate · medium confidence, ±20%

Yes. Valve rates GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM Steam Deck Playable, and the MSI Claw 7 AI+ has a faster GPU than the Steam Deck OLED. At its native 1920×1080 we estimate ~120 fps on the ultra preset (range 96–144, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Model estimate, not measured; data updated 2026-09-24.

Estimated FPS at native 1920×1080

Preset	Native 1920×1080	Range	Rendered at 1280×800
low	166	133–199	166
medium	151	121–181	151
high	150	120–180	151
ultra	120	96–144	151

Estimate · medium confidence, ±20%

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+. Data updated 2026-09-24.

Presets for 30 / 40 / 60 fps

30 fps at 1920×1080: ultra preset
40 fps at 1920×1080: ultra preset
60 fps at 1920×1080: ultra preset
40 fps rendered at 1280×800: ultra preset
60 fps rendered at 1280×800: ultra preset

Intel Arc graphics: use XeSS (runs best on Arc) or FSR in quality or balanced mode before dropping the preset. DLSS is not available.

Frame cap and power

Screen: 1920×1080, 120 Hz, 54.5 Wh battery.
Even frame caps for 120 Hz: 30, 40, 60, 120 fps. At ultra (low end of the range 96 fps), a 60 fps cap should hold steady.
TDP: not measured yet. We don't publish wattage advice until we have measured runs.

Steam Deck rating

Valve rates GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM Steam Deck Playable (tested on Steam Deck, not on the MSI Claw 7 AI+).

GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM on other handhelds (ultra preset, native resolution)

Handheld	Screen	FPS at native	FPS at 1280×800	Verdict
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+	1920×1200	169	198	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
ROG Xbox Ally X	1920×1080	132	187	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
ROG Xbox Ally X20	1920×1080	132	187	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Legion Go 2	1920×1200	118	180	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
MSI Claw 8 AI+	1920×1200	118	151	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
MSI Claw A8	1920×1200	118	180	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
MSI Claw 7 AI+	1920×1080	120	151	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
ROG Ally X	1920×1080	114	166	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Legion Go	2560×1600	67	158	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)	1920×1080	102	158	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Legion Go S (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)	1920×1200	96	158	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Legion Go 2 (Ryzen Z2)	1920×1200	96	158	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Steam Deck OLED	1280×800	97	97	Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck LCD	1280×800	94	94	Steam Deck Playable
ROG Xbox Ally	1920×1080	78	101	Well above recommended
Legion Go S	1920×1200	73	121	Well above recommended
MSI Claw A1M	1920×1080	78	121	Well above recommended
ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1)	1920×1080	60	93	Meets recommended

Native = each device's own screen resolution; 1280×800 compares GPUs at the same render resolution. A faster handheld is the upgrade path here; desktop cards don't apply.