AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 and the Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 8 core processor released in Q4/2020 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 Ryzen Embedded V (16) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Aerith (Steam Deck) (1) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Grey Hawk (Zen 2) | Architecture | Aerith (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C18I | Successor | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (4.15 GHz). The processor can compute 16 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 Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
4.15 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 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 7 (Renoir) | GPU | AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
1.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.60 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
7 | Compute units | 8 |
448 | 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 7 (Renoir) | 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 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718, 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 Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
LPDDR4X-3200, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has a TDP of 15 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 Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
10 W | TDP up | -- |
25 W | TDP down | 4 W |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 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 Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | 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 |
FP6 | Socket | FF3 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | SteamOS (Arch Linux) |
Q4/2020 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 4.15 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (Renoir) @ 1.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 4.15 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 4.15 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 4.15 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 4.15 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718
8C 16T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Embedded V2718 | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
Unknown | Valve Steam Deck |