When Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 faced off against Steam Deck from Digital Foundry, the results were pretty interesting. Eoin O’Grady from Black Shamrock shared some cool insights about the graphical and CPU capabilities of these consoles. The Switch 2’s CPU is more like the PS4, while its GPU performance is on par with the Series S, especially with DLSS support. Testing with Cyberpunk 2077 revealed some differences in performance across different systems, with the Switch 2 offering higher pixel counts and better image quality compared to the PS4. It falls between the PS4 and PS4 Pro in terms of resolution performance, but lags behind the Xbox Series S in resolution. More analysis is needed on the impact of DLSS on GPU workload.
On the topic of porting games, Eoin mentioned that bringing 60 fps games from Series S to Switch 2 should be relatively smooth. But don’t expect identical performance! Frame rates will vary based on the game, its optimization, and the developer’s goals. Games with complex elements may face challenges hitting 30 or 60 fps.
CPU and GPU Performance Insights
Testing CPU performance is trickier than graphics, as it’s often tied to the GPU or frame rate set by the developer. However, games like Cyberpunk 2077 hint at CPU bottlenecks, especially during fast city traversal.
Switch 2 outperforms the PlayStation 4 but falls behind the PS4 Pro in 30 fps tests for Cyberpunk 2077. The Series S handles the game at 30fps without issues, thanks to its Zen 2 cores. Switch 2 struggles at a 40 fps limit, while Series S runs at 60 fps with minor drops.
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