Valve claims that Steam Machine surpasses 70 percent of gaming PCs on the market

Valve claims that Steam Machine performs above most PCs used on Steam.

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The presentation of the new Valve device just a few days ago has reignited a debate that always arises when hardware designed for PC gaming is released: will it really live up to the current catalog? The machine has generated comparisons from the very beginning, and many players are still analyzing its real performance capabilities.

To avoid speculation, Valve has clearly explained their approach to this new system. Their goal was to create a device with enough power to handle modern titles smoothly, while maintaining a more reasonable cost than a custom-built PC. And now we have concrete figures that help position it in the market.

Steam Machine: how it stacks up in terms of power compared to other PCs used on the Valve platform

According to hardware engineer Yazan Aldehayyat, Steam Machine outperforms 70% of PCs currently registered on Steam, based on the platform’s internal data. This puts the device in a comfortable position to run almost the entire catalog without the need for advanced configurations.

Valve emphasizes that their goal has been to balance power and accessibility, creating a machine capable of offering a stable experience without reaching high-end prices. The company also reminds us of a key point announced during the presentation: Steam Machine’s power is six times that of Steam Deck, a leap that makes it clear where this new hardware is headed.

Following its debut, Valve will expand on the technical information and details about its launch. What is clear is that their proposal aims to fit in as a home system ready to play from the get-go, without complications and with more than enough power for most players.