Steam machine outperforms OneXPlayer 3 in most gaming benchmarks at 45 watts

The Valve Steam Machine consistently outperforms the OneXPlayer 3 handheld gaming PC across a variety of titles, including Cyberpunk 2077, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. While the Steam Machine is capable of drawing up to 140 watts of power, the OneXPlayer 3 is capped at a 45-watt thermal design power (TDP) for both its CPU and GPU. Despite this significant power disparity, the OneXPlayer 3 remains competitive in several scenarios, particularly in titles like Forza Horizon 6, where it occasionally surpasses the Steam Machine. The testing methodology involved comparing performance at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions, utilizing upscaling technologies like FSR and XeSS where applicable. The Steam Machine maintains a lead in raw performance across most tested games, with the OneXPlayer 3 demonstrating impressive efficiency given its significantly lower power envelope. The results highlight the trade-offs between a dedicated, high-wattage console and a portable, power-constrained handheld device, with the Steam Machine showing an aggregate performance advantage of approximately 19.2% across the tested suite.

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The Valve Steam Machine consistently outperforms the OneXPlayer 3 handheld gaming PC across a variety of titles, including Cyberpunk 2077, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. While the Steam Machine is capable of drawing up to 140 watts of power, the OneXPlayer 3 is capped at a 45-watt thermal design power (TDP) for both its CPU and GPU. Despite this significant power disparity, the OneXPlayer 3 remains competitive in several scenarios, particularly in titles like Forza Horizon 6, where it occasionally surpasses the Steam Machine. The testing methodology involved comparing performance at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions, utilizing upscaling technologies like FSR and XeSS where applicable. The Steam Machine maintains a lead in raw performance across most tested games, with the OneXPlayer 3 demonstrating impressive efficiency given its significantly lower power envelope. The results highlight the trade-offs between a dedicated, high-wattage console and a portable, power-constrained handheld device, with the Steam Machine showing an aggregate performance advantage of approximately 19.2% across the tested suite.

The Valve Steam Machine maintains a performance lead over the OneXPlayer 3 in most tested gaming scenarios. The OneXPlayer 3 operates within a 45-watt power envelope, while the Steam Machine can draw up to 140 watts.

The OneXPlayer 3 demonstrated superior performance in Forza Horizon 6, a title optimized for Windows environments. Performance testing was conducted at both 1080p and 1440p resolutions using various upscaling technologies.

The Steam Machine showed an aggregate performance advantage of 19.2% across all tested games and resolutions. The OneXPlayer 3 remains a highly capable device despite its significantly lower power consumption compared to the Steam Machine.

Chapter guide

Introduction to the devicesOverview of the Valve Steam Machine and the OneXPlayer 3 handheld gaming PC.Technical specifications comparisonDetailed breakdown of the CPU, GPU, RAM, and power consumption for both systems.Cyberpunk 2077 benchmarkPerformance comparison between the two systems running Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p and 1440p.Forza Horizon 6 benchmarkAnalysis of frame rates and power consumption in Forza Horizon 6.Shadow of the Tomb Raider benchmarkComparison of performance in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at various settings.Left 4 Dead 2 benchmarkTesting the systems with the Valve source engine game Left 4 Dead 2.Performance summaryFinal aggregate performance comparison and concluding thoughts on the findings.

Worth noting

  • The comparison is not strictly 'apples-to-apples' due to the significant difference in power envelopes (140W vs 45W) and operating systems.
  • The OneXPlayer 3 is a handheld device, while the Steam Machine is a desktop-class console, which inherently affects thermal and power performance.
  • Upscaling technologies (FSR and XeSS) were used to achieve playable frame rates, which may introduce variations in visual quality.

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