Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

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

Yes. Valve rates Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Steam Deck Playable, and the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a faster GPU than the Steam Deck OLED. At its native 1920×1200 we estimate ~75 fps on the ultra preset (range 60–90, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Model estimate, not measured; data updated 2026-09-24.

Estimated FPS at native 1920×1200

Preset	Native 1920×1200	Range	Rendered at 1280×800
low	159	127–191	263
medium	122	97–146	201
high	94	75–112	155
ultra	75	60–90	124

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 1920×1200: ultra preset
40 fps at 1920×1200: ultra preset
60 fps at 1920×1200: 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: 1920×1200, 120 Hz, 80 Wh battery.
Even frame caps for 120 Hz: 30, 40, 60, 120 fps. At ultra (low end of the range 60 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 Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Steam Deck Playable (tested on Steam Deck, not on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+).

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on other handhelds (ultra preset, native resolution)

Handheld	Screen	FPS at native	FPS at 1280×800	Verdict
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+	1920×1200	75	124	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
ROG Xbox Ally X	1920×1080	59	91	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
ROG Xbox Ally X20	1920×1080	59	91	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Legion Go 2	1920×1200	52	87	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
MSI Claw 8 AI+	1920×1200	52	87	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
MSI Claw A8	1920×1200	52	87	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
MSI Claw 7 AI+	1920×1080	53	82	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
ROG Ally X	1920×1080	51	79	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Legion Go	2560×1600	30	70	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)	1920×1080	45	70	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Legion Go S (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)	1920×1200	42	70	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Legion Go 2 (Ryzen Z2)	1920×1200	42	70	Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU
Steam Deck OLED	1280×800	62	62	Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck LCD	1280×800	57	57	Steam Deck Playable
ROG Xbox Ally	1920×1080	35	54	Meets minimum
Legion Go S	1920×1200	33	54	Meets minimum
MSI Claw A1M	1920×1080	35	54	Meets minimum
ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1)	1920×1080	27	42	Meets minimum

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.