Steam starts gathering FPS data with latest client update — company to estimate framerates based on your hardware, Beta feature to focus on SteamOS devices

Steam has introduced a new feature in its latest client update that gathers FPS data based on your hardware, allowing the company to estimate game framerates based on your PC’s specifications. This feature is currently in Beta and will initially focus on SteamOS devices. While the exact release date for the general public is unknown, this data could provide valuable insights for users, especially those with borderline hardware. The accuracy of these estimated FPS numbers will be crucial, as it could impact users' game purchasing decisions.