Valve Steam Machine Benchmarked Again With SteamOS as Launch Nears

Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine has surfaced once again on Geekbench, this time running SteamOS instead of Windows. The new benchmark entries add fresh evidence that Valve continues testing the device ahead of its expected launch later this summer.

Two new Geekbench results for the device, identified under the codename “Fremont,” were uploaded on June 15.

What makes the latest entries more notable is the operating system. While the earlier benchmarks ran on Windows, the new results explicitly list SteamOS, Valve’s Linux-based gaming platform that also powers the Steam Deck.

According to the benchmark database, Valve Fremont continues to use an AMD Custom CPU 1772 processor. The chip features six cores, 12 threads, 16MB of L3 cache, and a reported boost frequency of 4.86 GHz.

SteamOS Performance Remains Close to Previous Windows Results

The two latest SteamOS benchmark runs produced single-core scores of 2,282 and 2,334 points. Multi-core scores reached 7,392 and 7,316 points.

For comparison, earlier Windows-based Fremont benchmarks recorded scores of 2,412 and 2,304 in single-core testing, alongside multi-core results of 7,451 and 7,117.

The numbers suggest that overall performance remains largely unchanged between the two operating systems.

SteamOS Listing Adds Weight to Launch Expectations

Valve has already categorized Steam Machine as a SteamOS-powered device, making the appearance of SteamOS in public benchmark records particularly significant.

The timing also aligns with ongoing speculation that review hardware may already be circulating among selected testers ahead of launch. While Geekbench results alone cannot confirm that review units have been distributed, they do indicate that Valve continues testing the hardware and software configuration.

Pricing Still Unknown

Valve has not announced pricing, specifications, or a release date for the Steam Machine. However, expectations remain that the device will cost more than the Steam Deck.

Recent Steam Deck price increases have also fueled speculation that Valve could position the Steam Machine as a more premium SteamOS gaming system.

For now, the latest Geekbench listings provide another glimpse at Valve’s upcoming hardware, but official details regarding retail availability and final specifications remain under wraps.

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