Steam Deck OLED APU vs Core i5-3450

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Steam Deck OLED APU

4 / 8

4,457

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i5-3450

4 / 4

4,517

+1.3%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Steam Deck OLED APU is positioned at rank 827 and the Core i5-3450 is on rank 696, so the Core i5-3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Steam Deck OLED APU

#815

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1316%

#816

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1297%

#817

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1191%

#818

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1185%

#819

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1174%

#821

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1134%

#822

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1087%

#823

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1086%

#824

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1057%

#827

Steam Deck OLED APU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

100%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3450

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12697%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11998%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8711%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2624%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2079%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1818%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1042%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1028%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

936%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

936%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

925%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

900%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

888%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

884%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

876%

#391

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

97%

#695

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

100%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

100%

#697

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

100%

#699

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#700

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

99%

#701

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

99%

#702

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#703

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

98%

#704

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

98%

#705

Core i5-4440S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

98%

#708

Core i3-4360T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $40

97%

#710

Core i5-3470S

MSRP: $184|Avg: $37

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Steam Deck OLED APU (2023) utilizes 6 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Steam Deck OLED APU	Core i5-3450
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Van Gogh (Custom) (2023) / 6 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3450 (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Steam Deck OLED APU	Core i5-3450
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Steam Deck OLED APU Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Steam Deck OLED APU and Core i5-3450

Steam Deck OLED APU

The Steam Deck OLED APU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 November 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Van Gogh (Custom) (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,457 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-3450

The Core i5-3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,517 points. Launch price was $186.

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Processing Power

The Steam Deck OLED APU packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-3450's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Steam Deck OLED APU versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-3450 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Steam Deck OLED APU uses the Van Gogh (Custom) (2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Core i5-3450 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Steam Deck OLED APU scores 4,457 against the Core i5-3450's 4,517 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-3450. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Steam Deck OLED APU vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i5-3450.

Feature	Steam Deck OLED APU	Core i5-3450
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.1 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	4 MB	6144 kB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	6 nm-73%	22 nm
Architecture	Van Gogh (Custom) (2023)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,457	4,517+1%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Steam Deck OLED APU) / true (Core i5-3450). The Core i5-3450 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2500), while the Steam Deck OLED APU requires a dedicated GPU.