Valve Steam Deck 256GB Ultimate

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.

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 2

Size and Weight

Size 298mm x 117mm x 49mm Weight Approx. 669 grams

Software

Operating System

SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)

Desktop

KDE Plasma