Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) 4 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (84) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (2) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Sephiroth (Zen 2) | Architecture | -- |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | Predecessor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 clocks with 3.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz) | A-Core | 3.40 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
-- | B-Core | 2.96 GHz (3.15 GHz) 5x Cortex-A720 |
-- | C-Core | 2.27 GHz 2x Cortex-A520 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon NPU @ 34 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.90 GHz |
1.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
8 | Compute units | -- |
512 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh), while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is 12.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
4 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
6 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
FF3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
SteamOS (Arch Linux) | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10/11 (ARM) |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Adreno 750 @ 0.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
8C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Xiaomi 14 Xiaomi 14 Pro ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro Samsung S24 Ultra |