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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.

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.

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.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Steam Deck OLED APU across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Steam Deck OLED APU specifications and capabilities.

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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

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #827 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #1547 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Steam Deck OLED APU
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#827
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