Valve has added a dedicated page for the Steam Frame to Qualcomm's XR, VR, and AR device finder. This listing confirms that the upcoming handheld VR device will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. The inclusion of this specific chip on a major component manufacturer's site serves as a key indicator of the hardware's identity.
Qualcomm marketing page confirms processor and display specs
The Steam Frame relies on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip for its processing power. Qualcomm manufactures this specific processor. The device features a display with a varying refresh rate and slightly higher resolution than competitors. It also supports foveated rendering technology to optimize visual performance.
Qualcomm positions the Steam Frame as more powerful than the current leading VR headset, the Meta Quest 3. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip offers greater performance than the Quest 3's Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor. The Steam Frame also includes more RAM than the Meta Quest 3. However, the Frame lacks the hand and body tracking features found in the Quest 3.
The appearance of the Steam Frame on Qualcomm's marketing page fuels speculation that a release may be coming soon. The device is categorized under gaming and handhelds. Valve has not confirmed the launch window or specific release date for the Steam Frame.
Source: SteamDeckHQ
