Intel Core i7-1260P | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-1260P and the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-1260P 12 core processor released in Q1/2022 with the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 1200P/1200U (21) | CPU group | AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) |
12 | Generation | 4 |
Alder Lake U | Architecture | Sephiroth (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
Intel Core i7-1360P | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-1260P is a 12 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (4.70 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) clocks with 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-1260P | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
12 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (4.70 GHz) 4x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz) |
1.50 GHz (3.40 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
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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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) | GPU | AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
1.40 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.60 GHz |
13 | GPU Generation | -- |
10 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 2 |
96 | Compute units | 8 |
768 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 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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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) | 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 | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | 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 Intel Core i7-1260P, while the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-1260P | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
9.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
18.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
28 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
55.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-1260P has a TDP of 28 W. The TDP of the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-1260P | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
64 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-1260P has 27.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 10 nm. The cache of Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) is at 6.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 6 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-1260P | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
10 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 1744 | 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) |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.40 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C 16T @ 3.10 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 i7-1260P | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
Unknown | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |