Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (84) | Family | AMD Ryzen Z1 (2) |
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 | -- |
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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 Z1 Extreme clocks with 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 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 780M |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 4 |
8 | Compute units | 12 |
512 | Shader | 768 |
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 780M |
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 Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme |
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 | 8.00 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 Z1 Extreme 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 Z1 Extreme |
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 Z1 Extreme is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
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 | Q2/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | ASUS ROG Ally |