Enhancement for SteamOS handhelds brought about by Lossless Scaling plugin is unquestionably advantageous, as performance figures confirm its effectiveness.
The Decky Lossless Scaling plugin, a new tool designed to improve performance in games on handheld devices, has made a significant impact on handheld gaming. The plugin has been tested on various handheld devices, most notably the Asus ROG Ally, where it has shown remarkable improvements in games such as Resident Evil 4 remake.
The performance boost is attributed to the plugin's frame generation capabilities, which improve frame rates without a significant increase in power consumption. This is particularly impressive, especially in games like Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077, as it improves battery life without compromising performance.
The Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, often paired with 32GB of RAM, helps achieve high base frame rates, making it an ideal platform for the Decky Lossless Scaling plugin. The plugin has been tested on devices using this processor, such as the Lenovo Legion Go S, where it has increased Elden Ring's frame rate from 40fps to 75fps at a power consumption of 18W.
However, there are currently no published benchmark results specifically for AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme handhelds using the Decky Lossless Scaling plugin. While search results mention that the plugin improves performance on various handhelds, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme handhelds have not yet had public evaluations or benchmark publications regarding this plugin's effect.
Early commentary notes that the Ryzen Z2 Extreme portable gaming chip itself has faced mixed impressions in performance, but no direct benchmark data exists connecting it to the Decky Lossless Scaling plugin. As of August 2025, while the plugin is validated as highly effective on AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme devices, it remains to be seen how it performs on the more powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme handhelds.
In the meantime, handheld PC makers continue to move away from Valve's successful Steam Deck template of affordability, a concerning development for budget-conscious gamers. The MSI Claw A8, a handheld gaming PC, has been tested but is not widely available in most regions, and the GPD Win 5 handheld, powered by AMD's flagship mobile processor, is expected to cost GPU money.
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