Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
AMD
G3D Mark
3,000
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Overview
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 9 2023. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1900 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon Steam Deck 8CU across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon Steam Deck 8CU specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU scores 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 2 (2022−2023) architecture (codename: RDNA 2 Sephiroth), manufactured on a 6 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels). Boost clock reaches 1900 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 3,000 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | RDNA 2 (2022−2023) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | RDNA 2 Sephiroth |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 6 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 512 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1900 MHz |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #480 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12_0 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.0 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0, decoder: VCN 3.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.
| Specification | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCN 3.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | VCN 3.0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU draws 30W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Radeon Steam Deck 8CU |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 30W |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 1mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
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