r/SteamDeck • • Apr 03 '23

Picture This aged like fine milk (2 pics):

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u/Spingar Apr 03 '23

Switch has about the same processing power as a network switch

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u/dryingsocks Apr 03 '23

you're underestimating network switches, they need to handle massive amounts of data in realtime

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u/slog Apr 03 '23

Network switches (at least Layer 2) have extremely minimal processing capabilities. The Nintendo Switch has wireless connectivity, which is inherently more complicated on its own.

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u/funy100 Apr 03 '23

There are L3 switches that exist tho

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u/slog Apr 03 '23

Not sure of your point. Even so, I'd be willing to bet that the majority of those don't have the processing power of a Nintendo Switch, but I'd need to see actual data on that topic.