Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) 4 core processor released in Q4/2023 with the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2024. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) |
4 | Generation | 6 |
Sephiroth (Zen 2) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G clocks with 4.00 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz) | A-Core | 4.00 GHz (4.90 GHz) 1x Zen 4 |
-- | B-Core | 3.20 GHz (3.60 GHz) 3x Zen 4c |
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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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) | GPU | AMD Radeon 740M |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.60 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 10 |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 4 |
8 | Compute units | 4 |
512 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 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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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) | GPU | AMD Radeon 740M |
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 |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
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 Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh), while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 14 |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 27.6 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
4 W | TDP down | 45 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G |
6 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
FF3 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
SteamOS (Arch Linux) | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
AMD Radeon 740M @ 2.60 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C 8T @ 4.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 8300G
4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Unknown |