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CPU1 field
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD 'Aerith' custom APU, 4-core / 8-thread Zen 2 at 2.4–3.5 GHz (4–15 W). | AMD Jaguar 8-core processor at 2.1 GHz. |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | AMD FSR built into SteamOS, plus in-game FSR/XeSS. | None (uses checkerboard rendering for 4K). |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | Supported by the RDNA 2 GPU, but rarely practical at 15 W. | No |
| Compute Power | 1.6 TFLOPs. | 4.2 TFLOPs. |
| Graphics Engine | AMD Radeon RDNA 2 GPU, 8 compute units at 1.0–1.6 GHz. | AMD GCN GPU with Polaris features, 36 compute units at 911 MHz. |
GAMING OUTPUT3 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 7-inch IPS LCD at 1280 × 800; external displays up to 4K at 120 Hz or 8K at 60 Hz. | Up to 4K output (checkerboard or upscaled in most games). |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz. | Up to 60 Hz. |
| VRR & HDR | None on the built-in screen. | HDR10 supported; no Variable Refresh Rate. |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 25 February 2022 | 10 November 2016 |
| Status | Available (256 GB model only; 64 GB and 512 GB LCD models discontinued) | Discontinued (January 2021) |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5 at 5,500 MT/s (quad-channel). | 8 GB GDDR5 + 1 GB DDR3 for background apps. |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0. | 4.0 for controllers/headsets. |
| Ethernet | Via the Steam Deck Dock (Gigabit) or a USB-C adapter. | Standard Gigabit. |
| HDMI | None on the device; HDMI 2.0 via the Steam Deck Dock or a USB-C adapter. | HDMI 2.0a output (4K, HDR10). |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and 45 W Power Delivery. | 3 × USB-A (SuperSpeed 3.1 Gen 1): two front, one rear. |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band. | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $399.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $399.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦559,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦560,000 (Stored estimate) |
STORAGE2 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | microSD card slot (UHS-I); M.2 2230 SSD can be replaced. | User-replaceable 2.5-inch internal drive; external USB 3.0 HDD supported. |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB NVMe SSD (64 GB eMMC and 512 GB models were sold 2022–2023). | 1 TB HDD (2 TB in select special editions). |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Built-in controls with dual trackpads, gyro, four back grip buttons and analog triggers. | DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2) wireless controller included. |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck LCD | PlayStation 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Runs the Steam library on SteamOS via Proton, with the 'Deck Verified' program; Windows can be installed. | Plays all PlayStation 4 titles; older PlayStation games via PlayStation Plus cloud streaming. |
| Game Boost | Adjustable TDP, frame-rate limiter and FSR scaling from the Quick Access menu. | Boost Mode raises frame rates and resolution in many unpatched PS4 titles; 'PS4 Pro Enhanced' games get native upgrades. |