I've long suspected that SteamOS is more efficient than Windows, and I'm far from the only one. The moment the original ROG Ally launched, comparisons between SteamOS and Windows started cropping up.

TL;DR: The Lenovo Legion Go S was tested to compare performance differences between Windows 11 and SteamOS, highlighting how each operating system impacts gaming and system efficiency on this portable ...

The main reason why I won't ever give up Windows 11 is its ability to do it all. Sure, there are some limits, but 99% of the time, whether I'm working, creating, handling life, or gaming, it performs ...

Steam Deck's success pushes Linux gaming to an unprecedented 5.3% market share milestone while Windows drops below 93% for ...

Microsoft Pledges to Make Windows Faster for Gaming in 2026 As Linux (and SteamOS) makes inroads among gamers, Microsoft tips updates to power management and system scheduling in Windows, among other ...

SteamOS Update 2 adds official Steam Machine support, improved input latency, and desktop mode upgrades for HDR and VRR ...

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...

That's the thing though. Linux isn't that much more "trimmed down" when you're running a distro like Fedora KDE Ediition. It's a full desktop. Sure, stuff isn't where Windows puts it and you'll need ...

I'll interpret that as " When the game studios start producing native version of their games on Linux, they'll probably run faster on Linux than on Windows" It is pretty amazing how minimal is the ...

Steam Beta tests FPS estimates on SteamOS devices, aiming to guide gamers with hardware-based performance predictions for ...

What this frame rate estimate would be particularly useful for is the Steam Machine and other Valve hardware. Assuming the ...