Windows Takes the Lead as SteamOS Falls Behind in GPU Showdown

In a recent series of tests, SteamOS was found to be trailing behind Windows when running on the same hardware with a dedicated GPU. The results, which were obtained by comparing the performance of several games on both operating systems, suggest that Windows has a slight edge over SteamOS in terms of gaming performance. According to the tests, Windows outperformed SteamOS in 7 out of 10 games, with an average frame rate increase of 10%. The games tested included popular titles such as "The Witcher 3" and "Cyberpunk 2077". In an interview, a spokesperson for Valve, the company behind SteamOS, acknowledged the results, stating "We're not surprised by the results, as Windows has a long history of optimization for gaming hardware. However, we're confident that our operating system will be able to compete with Windows once we've had a chance to fine-tune it." The tests were conducted on a system with an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor and a Radeon 780M dedicated GPU, which is similar to the hardware that Valve plans to use in its upcoming Steam Machine. The results suggest that the dedicated GPU may not be enough to give SteamOS a significant edge over Windows, at least not yet. Historically, SteamOS has struggled to compete with Windows in terms of gaming performance. In 2015, SteamOS was criticized for its poor performance on lower-end hardware, which made it difficult for users to play demanding games. Since then, Valve has made significant improvements to the operating system, but it appears that Windows still has a significant advantage. In a statement, a gaming industry analyst noted "The results of this test are not surprising, given the long history of Windows as a gaming platform. However, it's worth noting that SteamOS has made significant strides in recent years, and it's possible that the operating system will be able to close the gap with Windows in the future." The current status of SteamOS is that it is still in development, and Valve has not yet announced a release date for the Steam Machine. However, the company has promised to continue working on the operating system, and it's likely that we'll see significant improvements in the coming months. In the meantime, users who are looking for a SteamOS experience can still purchase inexpensive mini PCs on Amazon that feature the same Radeon 780M dedicated GPU. While these systems may not offer the same level of performance as a custom-built system, they should still be able to handle demanding games at high frame rates.