This is a translation of a foreign article, so there may be translation errors.
https://www.avpasion.com/steam-machine-benchmark-resultado/
The first test of the new Steam Machine has been released, and its processor performance falls to the level of a disappointing Intel i3.
The Steam Machine is one of the most anticipated devices in the gaming field. Not so much because of its tremendous performance, but because it allows us to easily and conveniently enjoy PC games on our living room couch.
For several months, I have been warning that we should not have too high expectations for hardware performance, and that while it may be perfect for Full HD resolution, it may fall short for 4K.
Now the Steam Machine has appeared on Geekbench. The results are not the worst, but it is surprising that the numbers are somewhat ordinary, and it remains positioned closer to older processors or mid-to-lower tier product lines.
How powerful is the Steam Machine?
Let me be clear from the conclusion. Geekbench is essentially only a benchmark that measures pure performance based on very specific computational abilities, and this does not directly reflect the actual gaming performance of this device.
Specifically, the device captured by Geekbench is powered by SteamOS and is equipped with AMD's 1772 custom CPU.
The reason we can be confident this is the Steam Machine is not only because it has a 6-core 12-thread configuration. This device is not making its first appearance on Geekbench, and this time it appeared with Valve's own operating system. This OS generally cannot be downloaded to just any computer, so it is restricted to very specific devices only.
In this regard, the fact that this device is the Steam Machine seems quite clear.
The detailed data released can be viewed directly on the Geekbench website. Since there are multiple records, the results vary slightly, but for example, it recorded a single-core score of 2282 and a multi-core score of 7392. Not a bad score, but it is in a somewhat ambiguous position.
To be specific in comparison, this score is roughly equivalent to an Intel i3-13200. This processor is equipped with only 4 cores and is designed for budget devices.
What does it mean that it appeared on Geekbench?
As mentioned earlier, this data that allows us to predict the performance of the Steam Machine is very interesting, but video game performance is not determined by this alone, so it should not be taken as an absolute standard.
That said, it does not mean that the fact that the Steam Machine's CPU appeared on Geekbench has no significance, and there is another reason why this is actually notable news.
Basically, the fact that these results remain on the Geekbench website means that someone downloaded the benchmark program on the Steam Machine and directly ran the performance test.
Moreover, the fact that this test was conducted in a SteamOS environment has much greater significance. This means that at least internally, the device is already being tested in the same conditions as the final state when it will be released.
What is interesting is that this fact exactly matches certain information that came out a few days ago. According to that information, the first review samples of the Steam Machine have already been sent out, and price information will be released soon. This aligns well with the current situation where device testing is in full swing.
At this point, the best thing we can do is wait for the actual reviews to come out. That way we can know for sure what the exact performance is. Due to the nature of the custom processor, there is currently no standard to compare video game performance.
In any case, including the price announcement that many people are waiting for, it will not take long to confirm more detailed information about the Steam Machine.
