Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Intel Processor N95 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and the Intel Processor N95 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 Processor N95 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Intel Processor N (5) |
AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) | CPU group | Intel Processor N50/N100/N200 (5) |
4 | Generation | 13 |
Sephiroth (Zen 2) | Architecture | Alder Lake N |
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 Intel Processor N95 clocks with 2.00 GHz (3.40 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Intel Processor N95 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 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 UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 12 |
7 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
8 | Compute units | 16 |
512 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 UHD Graphics 16 EUs (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 / Encode |
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 Processor N95 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Intel Processor N95 |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 9 |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Processor N95 is 15 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 Processor N95 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
4 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of Intel Processor N95 is at 10.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | Intel Processor N95 |
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, AVX, AVX2 |
FF3 | Socket | BGA |
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 | -- |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) @ 1.20 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
2.40 GHz |
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Intel Processor N95
2,724 CB R23 MC @ 15 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Intel Processor N95 |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Unknown |