Intel Xeon W-3245M | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon W-3245M and the Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon W-3245M 16 core processor released in Q2/2019 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 W (83) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Xeon W-2200/3200 (17) | CPU group | AMD Aerith (Steam Deck) (1) |
7 | Generation | 3 |
Cascade Lake W | 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 W-3245M is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (4.60 GHz). The processor can compute 32 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 W-3245M | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
4.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
4.00 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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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 2048 GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon W-3245M, 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 W-3245M | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
6 (Hexa Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
140.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
22.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
64 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
63.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon W-3245M has a TDP of 205 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 W-3245M | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
205 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon W-3245M has 22.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 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 W-3245M | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 3647 | 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) |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
5000 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.60 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Xeon W-3245M
@ 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 W-3245M
16C 32T @ 4.00 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 W-3245M | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
Unknown | Valve Steam Deck |