Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Intel Core i7-6700 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and the Intel Core i7-6700 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 Intel Core i7-6700 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000 (24) |
4 | Generation | 6 |
Sephiroth (Zen 2) | Architecture | Skylake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-7700 |
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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 Intel Core i7-6700 clocks with 3.40 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 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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AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
1.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
7 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
8 | Compute units | 24 |
512 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | 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 Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh), while the Intel Core i7-6700 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR4-2133 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-6700 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 | Intel Core i7-6700 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
4 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-6700 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700 |
6 nm | Technology | 14 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 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
FF3 | Socket | LGA 1151 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
SteamOS (Arch Linux) | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
-- | Release price | 350 $ |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Intel Core i7-6700 |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Unknown |