Valve Steam Deck 256GB

Processor

AMD APU
CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
APU power: 4-15W

RAM

16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)

Storage

64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)

All models use socketed 2230 m.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement)
All models include high-speed microSD card slot
*Some 256GB  models ship with a PCIe Gen 3 x2 SSD.

In our testing, we did not see any impact to gaming performance between x2 and x4.

Gamepad controls

A B X Y buttons
D-pad
L & R analog triggers
L & R bumpers
View & Menu buttons
4 x assignable grip buttons

Thumbsticks

2 x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch

Haptics

HD haptics

Trackpads

2 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
55% better latency compared to Steam Controller
Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength

Gyro

6-Axis IMU

Resolution

1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)

Type

Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability

Display size

7″ diagonal

Brightness

400 nits typical

Refresh rate

60Hz

Touch enabled

Yes

Sensors

Ambient light sensor

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)

Wi-Fi

Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Channels

Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience

Microphones

Dual microphone array

Headphone / mic jack

3.5mm stereo headphone / headset jack

Digital

Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.0

Input

45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply

Battery

40Whr battery. 2 – 8 hours of gameplay

microSD

UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC

External connectivity for
controllers & displays

USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2

Size

298mm x 117mm x 49mm

Weight

Approx. 669 grams

Operating System

SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)

Desktop

KDE Plasma