Intel Core i7-9700 | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-9700 and the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-9700 8 core processor released in Q2/2019 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 9000 (34) | CPU group | AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) |
9 | Generation | 4 |
Coffee Lake S Refresh | Architecture | Sephiroth (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-8700 | Predecessor | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
Intel Core i7-10700 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-9700 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz). The processor can compute 8 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 i7-9700 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
4.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
3.80 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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.60 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | 8 |
192 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | 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 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-9700, 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 i7-9700 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-9700 has a TDP of 65 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 i7-9700 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-9700 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 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 i7-9700 | 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 |
LGA 1151-2 | 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) |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
335 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.20 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.80 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 i7-9700 | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
Unknown | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |