Understanding the Steam Machine specifications can be a smart move if you’re considering buying Valve’s newest console. After all, the Steam Machine doesn’t come cheap—whatever edition you pick, it comes with a hefty price tag. Since this is the kind of purchase you don’t want to rush into, make sure you know what the Steam Machine can bring to your gaming setup before you commit.
Steam Machine specifications
Below you’ll find the Steam Machine specifications taken straight from the official Steam website:
| Specification | Steam Machine |
|---|---|
| Models | 512GB or 2TB (both NVMe SSD); available as standalone or with Steam Controller bundle |
| Dimensions | 156mm (w) x 152mm (h) x 162mm (d) |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| CPU | Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C/12T, up to 4.8GHz, 30W TDP |
| GPU | Semi-custom AMD RDNA 3 28CUs, 2.45GHz sustained clock speed, 110W TDP, 8GB GDDR6 |
| Performance | Supports 4K gaming at 60fps with FSR, ray tracing supported, 6x more powerful than Steam Deck |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM (expandable) |
| Storage Expansion | Compatible with 2230/2280 NVMe SSDs, MicroSD slot |
| Power Supply | Internal, AC power 110V/240V |
| I/O | DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K 240Hz / 8K 60Hz) with HDR, FreeSync, daisy-chaining; HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K 120Hz) with HDR, FreeSync, CEC, gigabit ethernet, 10Gbps USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 4x USB-A ports (2x front USB 3, 2x rear USB 2), dedicated Bluetooth antenna |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi – 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth – Bluetooth 5.3 dedicated antenna Steam Controller – Integrated 2.4 GHz Steam Controller wireless adapter |
| LED Strip | 17 individually addressable RGB LEDs for system status and customization |
| Operating System | SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) |
| Desktop | KDE Plasma |
| Other Features | Compatible with a variety of controllers, accessories, and PC peripherals, wake with Steam Controller |
Looking at the specs alone, the Steam Machine is designed to line up with an entry-level PC. For console players, that places it roughly in the same performance bracket as a base PlayStation 5. Like a traditional PC, you’ll also be able to install third-party software on the Machine, so you can access other platforms such as Epic Games or GOG. In other words, you can tailor the Steam Machine software to suit your preferences and make it feel truly personal. One last point worth noting: any game that needs kernel-level access because of anti-cheat software cannot be run on the Steam Machine.
If you want more details, you can also take a look at our in-depth guide covering everything you need to know about the Steam Machine. We can even help you with the purchase of the Steam Machine, and be sure not to miss Eurogamer’s Steam Machine review.