Steam Deck

Tech Specs

Compute

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*)
• 512 GB high-speed 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 and 512GB 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.

Controls and Input

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

Display

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

Connectivity

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

Audio

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

Power

Input

• 45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply

Battery

• 40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay

Expansion

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 2y

Size and Weight

Size

• 298mm x 117mm x 49mm

Weight

• Approx. 669 grams

Software

Operating System

• SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)

Desktop

KDE Plasma

• ​US import
• universal voltage.