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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) and the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ 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 MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2023. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 (86) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
AMD Sephiroth (Steam Deck Refresh 2023) (1) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 (2) |
4 | Generation | 4 |
Sephiroth (Zen 2) | Architecture | Cortex-X3 / -A715 / -A510 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Valve Steam Deck (AMD Custom APU 0405) | Predecessor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ |
-- | Successor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
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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 MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ clocks with 3.35 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (3.50 GHz) | A-Core | 3.35 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
-- | B-Core | 3.00 GHz 3x Cortex-A715 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
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 | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP11 |
1.00 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.98 GHz |
1.60 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Vallhall |
7 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 0 |
8 | Compute units | 11 |
512 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
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 | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP11 |
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 / Encode |
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 MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
LPDDR5-6400 | Memory | LPDDR5X-8533 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
102.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ is --. 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 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
6 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | -- |
FF3 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
SteamOS (Arch Linux) | Operating systems | Android |
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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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
AMD Custom Radeon Graphics (Steam Deck) @ 1.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP11 @ 0.98 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh)
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
8C 8T @ 3.35 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
Valve Steam Deck (2023 Refresh) | Unknown |