Valve has revealed the full specs for its upcoming Steam Machine console. Here’s everything you need to know about the CPU, GPU, RAM, and more.
Earlier today, Valve officially announced three new pieces of hardware: the Steam Frame, the Steam Controller 2, and the Steam Machine. While all three aim to expand Valve’s ecosystem beyond PC desks and into living rooms, the Steam Machine is easily the star of the show. It’s essentially a next-gen Steam Deck built for your TV, compact, powerful, and designed to bring your entire Steam library to the couch.
The Steam Machine console is set to release in early 2026, launching in all the same regions where the Steam Deck is currently sold. Valve says it’s targeting a price that’s comparable to a PC with similar specs, hinting that it will compete directly with high-end consoles like the PlayStation 5.
And now, Valve has also shared the full technical specs for this new hardware.
Steam Machine Full Specs and Performance
Inside, the Steam Machine runs on a custom AMD setup that’s far beyond what’s inside the Steam Deck. It features a 6-core Zen 4 CPU clocked up to 4.8 GHz, paired with a semi-custom RDNA 3 GPU with 28 compute units and 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Together, they deliver up to six times the performance of a Steam Deck, with Valve promising smooth 4K 60 fps gaming through AMD’s FSR 3 upscaling.
During internal testing, games like Cyberpunk 2077 reportedly averaged around 65 fps at 4K (with FSR) on medium settings with ray tracing enabled — an impressive number for something this small. Drop the resolution to 1080p and it’ll handle nearly any modern title effortlessly.
Here’s the complete breakdown of the specs:
- CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T, up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP
- GPU: Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP
- RAM: 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM
- Power: Internal power supply, AC power 110-240V
- Storage: Two Steam Machine models:
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- 2TB NVMe SSD
- Both models include a high-speed microSD card slot
- Wi-Fi: 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 dedicated antenna
- Steam Controller: Integrated 2.4 GHz Steam Controller wireless adapter
- Displays:
- DisplayPort 1.4
- Up to 4K @ 240Hz or 8K@60Hz
- Supports HDR, FreeSync, and daisy-chaining
- HDMI 2.0
- Up to 4K @ 120Hz
- Supports HDR, FreeSync, and CEC
- DisplayPort 1.4
- USB:
- Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports in the front
- Two USB-A 2.0 High speed ports in the back
- One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port in the back
- Networking: Gigabit ethernet
- LED Strip: 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs for system status and customizability
- Size: 152 mm tall (148 mm without feet), 162.4 mm deep, 156 mm wide
- Weight: 2.6 kg
- Operating System: SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
- Desktop: KDE Plasma
Beyond the raw specs, Valve clearly designed the Steam Machine for comfort and flexibility. The case features a magnetic front panel that pops off for cleaning or customization, and Valve plans to release CAD files so players can 3D-print their own designs. It even includes a light bar that acts as a download progress or status indicator, a neat touch for a device meant to sit under a TV.
The console connects directly to the Steam Controller 2, using a built-in wireless receiver that runs on the 6 GHz band to avoid interference. You can also pair it seamlessly with the new Steam Frame VR headset, which Valve says can stream directly from the Steam Machine for untethered play.
So, what do you think? Does the Steam Machine have a shot at taking on consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
