How powerful is the custom T239 processor in the new console?
and hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
So how much horsepower does the machine have?
How does it compare to, say, PlayStation 4 or Steam Deck?
Meanwhile, a 256-bit memory interface drops down to 128-bit.
How do we know that these facts are true and apply to Switch 2?
However, this led to doubts about the capabilities of the processor.
Steam Deck is over three years old now, using a superior 7nm process for its 162mm2 processor.
7nm itself was used for both PS5 and Xbox Series consoles going back to 2020.
The core process for Switch 2 isworsein 2025 - but does it matter?
The only missing part of the specs concerns the Switch 2’s clock speeds.
Everything seems to slot in perfectly with expectations, barring a conspicuous lack of DLSS-supported games.
- While eminently plausible, we’ve not managed to independently verify these spec points.
Cyberpunk is a good litmus test, but remember it runs on PS4 and runs well on Steam Deck.
Star Wars Outlaws is current-gen only and the game is simply ‘too big’ for the Deck.
However, mobile play may be another story.
No matter how much more efficient the Switch 2 architecture may (or may not!)
However, DLSS is not a free lunch - it has a computational cost.
