Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 and the Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 4 core processor released in Q2/2014 with the Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Xeon E3 (43) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (85) |
Intel Xeon E3 v3 (15) | CPU group | AMD Aerith (Steam Deck) (1) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Haswell S | Architecture | Aerith (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.40 GHz (3.80 GHz). The processor can compute 8 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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Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.80 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) |
GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.60 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3, 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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Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
8.00 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 Xeon E3-1231 v3 has a TDP of 80 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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Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
80 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 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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Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
22 nm | Technology | 7 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 1150 | Socket | FF3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | SteamOS (Arch Linux) |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
210 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 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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Intel Xeon E3-1231 v3 | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
Unknown | Valve Steam Deck |