Valve Steam Machine vs other items
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Valve Steam Machine |
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| Performance | ||
| CPU | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 (6-core / 12-thread) up to 4.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Semi-custom AMD RDNA 3 (28 Compute Units) | |
| GPU Power | Approx. 10.5 Teraflops (Comparable to an RTX 4060 / RX 7600) | |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 (System) + 8 GB GDDR6 (Dedicated VRAM) | |
| Storage | 512 GB or 2 TB NVMe SSD (User-upgradeable 2230/2280 slots) | |
| Expandable | High-speed microSD card slot; External USB storage | |
| Disc Drive | None (Digital only) | |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | Native 4K (2160p); 8K support via DisplayPort | |
| Max FPS | Up to 240 FPS (via DisplayPort 1.4); 120 FPS (via HDMI 2.0) | |
| HDR | HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support | |
| VRR | AMD FreeSync Premium | |
| Ray Tracing | Hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing (RDNA 3) | |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Multichannel Linear PCM, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X | |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack on controller; USB-C and Bluetooth audio support | |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.0 (with CEC support) | |
| USB | 2x USB-A 3.2 (Front), 2x USB-A 2.0 (Rear), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Rear) | |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz) | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 (Dedicated antenna) | |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Free (Steam Networking) | |
| Cloud Saves | Steam Cloud (Free) | |
| Subscription | None required (Access to Steam Store, EA Play) | |
| Remote Play | Steam Remote Play / Steam Link | |
| Controller | ||
| Included | Standard in bundles (or sold separately) | |
| Features | Dual haptic trackpads, TMR Magnetic Sticks (no drift), 4 back buttons, Gyro, Capacitive touch sensors | |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Full Steam Library (via Proton/SteamOS); plays thousands of Windows games | |
| VR Support | Full support for Valve Index and the new Steam Frame headset | |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 6.1 x 6.4 x 6.0 inches (156 x 162 x 152 mm) — Compact cube design | |
| Weight | 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) | |
| Color | Matte Black with customizable 17-LED RGB strip | |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 300W Internal Power Supply (Max draw approx. 150-180W) | |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Steam Controller 2, Charging Puck, HDMI 2.0 cable, AC Power cord | |
| Price | $749 USD (512 GB) / $899 USD (2 TB) | |