CPU
GPU
Steam Deck OLED APU
Pentium Gold G6605
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Steam Deck OLED APU is positioned at rank #827 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Steam Deck OLED APU
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Steam Deck OLED APU | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Van Gogh (Custom) (2023) / 6 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Steam Deck OLED APU | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Steam Deck OLED APU and Pentium Gold G6605
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.
Pentium Gold G6605
The Pentium Gold G6605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,488 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
The Steam Deck OLED APU packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold G6605 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Steam Deck OLED APU has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Steam Deck OLED APU versus 4.3 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6605 — a 20.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6605 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The Steam Deck OLED APU uses the Van Gogh (Custom) (2023) architecture (6 nm), while the Pentium Gold G6605 uses Comet Lake-R (2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Steam Deck OLED APU scores 4,457 against the Pentium Gold G6605's 4,488 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium Gold G6605. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Steam Deck OLED APU vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G6605.
| Feature | Steam Deck OLED APU | Pentium Gold G6605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.3 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+79% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 6 nm-57% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Van Gogh (Custom) (2023) | Comet Lake-R (2021) |
| PassMark | 4,457 | 4,488 |
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