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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Maybelyn B. Paden

Steam Deck 2 Leak: AMD 'Gainsborough' APU Appears in Drivers as Valve Waits for a Bigger Upgrade

A new leak referencing an AMD 'Gainsborough' APU in driver files has sparked speculation that Valve is developing a Steam Deck 2 (Credit: @IGN/X)

A fresh leak pointing to a new AMD 'Gainsborough' APU has intensified speculation around a potential Steam Deck 2, after references to the chip appeared in driver files and import records, suggesting Valve may be testing silicon for a next-generation handheld.

Steam Deck 2 has been at the centre of rumour for months, yet nothing has been confirmed by the company itself. To recall, Valve has repeatedly said it will only launch a true second-generation Deck when it can deliver a generational leap in compute without sacrificing battery life.

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