The console is based on the Hawk Point 2 chip (also known as Gorgon Point). It is built on the Zen 4 architecture and features 6 cores and 12 threads. The base frequency is 3.2 GHz, in boost mode — up to 4.8 GHz. The processor uses 16 MB of L3 and 6 MB of L2 cache. For comparison, the Steam Deck OLED runs on Zen 2 with 4 cores and significantly lower frequencies.
The difference in characteristics is impressive:
- 6 Zen 4 cores / 12 threads vs. 4 Zen 2 cores / 8 threads,
- up to 4.8 GHz vs. 3.5 GHz,
- 16 MB L3 instead of 4 MB L3,
- DDR5-5600 support instead of LPDDR5-8533.
But the main thing is that Fremont is equipped with a discrete Radeon RX 7600 video card based on RDNA 3. If the data is correct, players are waiting for 28–32 computing units and at least 8 GB of its own VRAM memory. For comparison, the Steam Deck OLED has only 8 CUs on RDNA 2.
Geekbench records 2412 points in a single-threaded test and 7451 in a multi-threaded test, and when running on Windows 11. This is a serious advantage over current Valve models.
It is not yet clear whether Fremont will become a direct successor to the Steam Deck or a completely new console. But based on the totality of characteristics, one thing is clear — Valve is preparing a powerful leap in portable gaming.
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