AMD 3020e | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD 3020e and the Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD 3020e 2 core processor released in Q1/2020 with the Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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AMD E (23) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
AMD 3000e/Ce (3) | CPU group | AMD Aerith (Steam Deck) (1) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Dali (Zen) | Architecture | Aerith (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD 3020e is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz (2.60 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) clocks with 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD 3020e | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
2.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
1.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.60 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
3 | Compute units | 8 |
192 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) | GPU | AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) |
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 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD 3020e, while the Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD 3020e | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD 3020e has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP of the Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD 3020e | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD 3020e has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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AMD 3020e | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
FT5 | Socket | FF3 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | SteamOS (Arch Linux) | |
Q1/2020 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD 3020e
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD 3020e | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
Unknown | Valve Steam Deck |