Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch

Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch

Comparison

General
Model NameSteam DeckNintendo Switch
BrandValveNintendo
Release DateFebruary 2022March 2017
Price$349 (Base)
$399 (Mid)
$449 (High)
$299
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Software
OSSteamOS
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)Batocera
System
CPUCustom AMD Zen 2Nvidia Tegra X1
Cores/Threads4 Cores 8 Threads @ 2.4 – 3.5 GHz4 x ARM Cortex A57 @ 1.02 GHz
4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.02 GHz
GPUCustom AMD RDNA 2 with 8 CUs @ 1.0 to 1.6 GHzNvidia GM20B
RAM16GB4GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5 5500 MHzLPDDR4 1600 MHz
Storage
Internal Storage Size64GB/256GB/512GB32GB
Internal Storage TypeeMMC (Base)
PCIe 3 NVMe SSD (Mid/High)
eMMC
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StoragemicroSD (max 1TB)microSD (max 2TB)
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width298 mm173 mm
Height117 mm102 mm
Depth49 mm14 mm
Weight669g297g
MaterialPlastic
SpeakersStereoStereo
ColorsBlackGray/Neon Blue + Neon Red
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons Analog L2/R2
Analog SticksDual with L3/R3Dual with L3/R3
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity5200 mAh4310 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)2.5 hours4.5 hours
Display
Size (inches)76.2
Resolution1280 x 8001280 x 720
Aspect Ratio16:1016:9
Display TypeIPSIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness400 nits370 nits
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
ProtectionOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.04.1
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output via USB Type C via HDMI
Ports1 x USB Type C1 x USB Type C
1 x HDMI
Others
Miscellaneous
Other featuresHaptic feedback, capacitative touch trackpads, 4 additional grip buttons, supports Docking StationKickstand, removable Joy-Con controllers, ambient light sensor, gyroscope
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent
Sega Saturn Excellent
PlayStation 1 Excellent
Nintendo 64 Excellent
Sega Dreamcast Excellent
PlayStation 2 Excellent
Game Boy Advance Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Excellent
Nintendo DS Excellent
PlayStation Portable Excellent
Nintendo Wii Excellent
PlayStation 3 Excellent
Nintendo Wii U Excellent
Compatibility Sheet
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark
Geekbench 6Single-core: 1278
Multi-core: 4365
Single-core: 308
Multi-core: 798
Geekbench 5Single-core: 849
Multi-core: 3592
Antutu
Cinebench R23Single-core: 975
Multi-core: 4359
3DMark

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