New Linux Patch Boosts Steam Deck 1% Lows by Up To 31%

David Vernet’s Linux patch boosts Steam Deck 1% low performance by up to 31% by tuning CPU Energy Performance Preference settings.

It doesn’t materially raise average frame rates, but it reduces stutter and improves perceived smoothness.

The update highlights how targeted software optimization can deliver meaningful handheld gaming gains without new hardware.