Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U 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 5 7640U which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (84) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (84) |
AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
4 | Generation | 6 |
Sephiroth (Zen 2) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 8640U |
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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 5 7640U clocks with 3.50 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.90 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) | GPU | AMD Radeon 760M |
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 | 8 |
512 | Shader | 512 |
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 760M |
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 5 7640U supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is 28 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 5 7640U |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
4 W | TDP down | 15 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is at 22.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U |
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 | FP8 |
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 | Q3/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.60 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
10,675 CB R23 MC @ 24 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Unknown |