Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Intel Core i9-13900H | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and the Intel Core i9-13900H 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 i9-13900H which has 14 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) | CPU group | Intel Core i 13000H (26) |
4 | Generation | 13 |
Sephiroth (Zen 2) | Architecture | Raptor Lake H |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-12900H |
-- | 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 Intel Core i9-13900H clocks with 2.60 GHz (5.40 GHz), has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900H |
4 | Cores | 14 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz) | A-Core | 2.60 GHz (5.40 GHz) 6x Raptor Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.90 GHz (4.10 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
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 Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.50 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 13 |
7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 4 |
8 | Compute units | 96 |
512 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) |
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 |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
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 i9-13900H supports a maximum of 96 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900H |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 96 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 24.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-13900H is 45 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 i9-13900H |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
4 W | TDP down | 35 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 Intel Core i9-13900H is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-13900H |
6 nm | Technology | 10 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, AVX2+ |
FF3 | Socket | BGA 1744 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
SteamOS (Arch Linux) | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | 700 $ |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
14C 20T @ 5.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
14C 20T @ 5.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
14C 20T @ 5.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
14C 20T @ 5.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.50 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
14C 20T @ 5.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-13900H
18,760 CB R23 MC @ 87 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Intel Core i9-13900H |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Unknown |