Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 8 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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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (85) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7/8 Gen 1 (3) | CPU group | AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Cortex-X2 / -A710 / -A510 | Architecture | Sephiroth (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Predecessor | Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz 1x Kryo Prime |
A-Core | 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz) |
2.50 GHz 3x Kryo Gold |
B-Core | -- |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo Silver |
C-Core | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 780 @ 26 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
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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Qualcomm Adreno 730 | GPU | AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) |
0.82 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.60 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
4 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 2 |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 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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Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 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 | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 8 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has a TDP of --. 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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 4 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 4 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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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Characteristic | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
4 nm | Technology | 6 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
Armv9-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | FF3 |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android, Windows 10 (ARM) | Operating systems | SteamOS (Arch Linux) |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Qualcomm Adreno 730 @ 0.82 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
8C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |
Xiaomi 12 Pro | Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) |