Steam Deck OLED APU
AMD
PassMark
4,457
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Steam Deck OLED APU across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Hogwarts Legacy
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Path of Exile 2
Project Zomboid
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Stardew Valley
Team Fortress 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Steam Deck OLED APU specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Steam Deck OLED APU is a 4-core / 8-thread processor based on the Van Gogh (Custom) (2023) architecture, manufactured on a 6 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.5 GHz from a base frequency of 2.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB of L2 cache and 256 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 4,457, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Recent generation product.
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED APU |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 4C / 8T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.5 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Van Gogh (Custom) (2023) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 6 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 4 MB |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 2 MB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 256 kB |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 4,457 |
Memory & Platform
It supports DDR4 memory.
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED APU |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4 |
Power & Cooling
The Steam Deck OLED APU has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 2 MB + 4 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED APU |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 2 MB + 4 MB |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #1547 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED APU |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $69 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #1547 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 9 November 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | AMD |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
4 categories
General Information
7 specs
General Information
7 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) |
| Designer | AMD |
| Launch Price | $69 |
| Release Date | 9 November 2023 (2 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Van Gogh (Custom) (2023) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 1547 |
Technical Specifications
9 specs
Technical Specifications
9 specs
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 8 |
| L1 Cache | 256 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Max Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Process Technology | 6 nm |
Compatibility
2 specs
Compatibility
2 specs
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 2 MB + 4 MB |
Memory
1 spec
Memory
1 spec
| RAM Types | DDR4 |
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