Intel Core i5-8305G | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-8305G or Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-8305G has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-8305G was released in Q1/2018. The Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 8000G (5) | CPU group | AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) |
8 | Generation | 4 |
Kaby Lake G Refresh | Architecture | Sephiroth (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-8305G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8305G is 2.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) is at 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-8305G | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-8305G or Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL | GPU | AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) |
0.93 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
1.01 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.60 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
6 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | 8 |
1280 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12.1 | 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 M GL | 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 & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-8305G can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 102.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-8305G | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
6.00 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 thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-8305G is 65 W, while the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-8305G | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-8305G is manufactured in 14 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) is manufactured in 6 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-8305G | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
14 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 2270 | Socket | FF3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | SteamOS (Arch Linux) |
Q1/2018 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL @ 1.01 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-8305G | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
Unknown | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |