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CPU1 field
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD 'Sephiroth' 6 nm APU, 4-core / 8-thread Zen 2 up to 3.5 GHz (4–15 W). | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core / 16-thread processor up to 3.5 GHz. |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | AMD FSR built into SteamOS, plus in-game FSR/XeSS. | No |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | Supported by the RDNA 2 GPU, but rarely practical at 15 W. | Hardware-accelerated ray tracing. |
| Compute Power | 1.6 TFLOPs. | 10.28 TFLOPs. |
| Graphics Engine | AMD Radeon RDNA 2 GPU, 8 compute units at up to 1.6 GHz. | Custom AMD Radeon RDNA 2 GPU, 36 compute units up to 2.23 GHz. |
GAMING OUTPUT3 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 7.4-inch HDR OLED at 1280 × 800 (1,000 nits peak HDR); external displays up to 4K at 120 Hz. | Up to 8K output on supported displays; 4K typical. |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 90 Hz. | Up to 4K at 120 Hz in supported games. |
| VRR & HDR | HDR supported on the built-in OLED; no Variable Refresh Rate. | Variable Refresh Rate and HDR10 supported on compatible TVs and monitors. |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 16 November 2023 | 10 November 2023 |
| Status | Available | Available |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5 at 6,400 MT/s. | 16 GB GDDR6 at 448 GB/s. |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3. | 5.1 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 2.1 for 4K 120 Hz and 8K output. |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and 45 W Power Delivery. | 2 × USB-C (SuperSpeed 10 Gbps) on the front; 2 × USB-A (SuperSpeed 10 Gbps) on the rear. |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E tri-band. | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $549.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $499.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦769,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦700,000 (Stored estimate) |
STORAGE2 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | microSD card slot (UHS-I); M.2 2230 SSD can be replaced. | M.2 NVMe SSD expansion slot (PCIe 4.0); external USB drives supported; detachable disc drive. |
| Internal Storage | 512 GB or 1 TB NVMe SSD. | 1 TB custom SSD (about 848 GB usable). |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Built-in controls with dual trackpads, improved gyro, four back grip buttons and analog triggers. | DualSense Wireless Controller included with haptics, adaptive triggers, built-in mic, USB-C. |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | Steam Deck OLED | PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Runs the Steam library on SteamOS via Proton, with the 'Deck Verified' program; Windows can be installed. | Plays the vast majority of PS4 titles, disc and digital, via the detachable Ultra HD Blu-ray drive. |
| Game Boost | Adjustable TDP, frame-rate limiter and FSR scaling; 50 Wh battery for 3–12 hours of play. | Game Boost improves frame rates and load times in select PS4 titles. |