Steam Machine Outperformed by Budget Graphics Cards

The Steam Machine has received mixed reviews since its release this year, praised for its polished and compact console-like experience but criticized for its steep price tag of $1,049.

While it offers performance comparable to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD's Radeon RX 6600, there are several graphics cards available that outperform it.

The most affordable option is the Intel Arc B580 12GB, priced at just $249 and offering impressive 1080p gaming performance with an average of 79.9FPS in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty at Ultra settings.

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is another budget-friendly choice, featuring 16GB of VRAM and averaging 105.8FPS in Resident Evil 4 at 1080p resolution, outperforming the Steam Machine in this test.