Confirmation of the First AMD Strix Halo Handheld Gaming PC Unveiled - GPD Showcases Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Device in Performance Demo Video
The gaming landscape is about to change with the impending arrival of the GPD WIN 5, a high-performance handheld PC powered by AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. This device, which will make its public debut at ChinaJoy 2025, is expected to deliver desktop-level gaming performance in a compact form factor.
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip, part of the "Strix Halo" platform, is a powerhouse. It boasts sixteen Zen 5 CPU cores, a large RDNA 3.5 GPU with 20 WGP units, and a wide 256-bit memory bus. This combination delivers exceptional computational and graphics power, making the GPD WIN 5 a potential contender for one of the best gaming handhelds.
Key features of the GPD WIN 5 include a 7-inch native landscape screen with 1920×1080 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 10-point touch support. The device offers two processor options: the top-tier AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for maximum performance, and a slightly lower tier Ryzen AI Max 385 with an 8-core CPU and 32 compute units GPU for a more affordable alternative.
To manage the significant power draw, the GPD WIN 5 employs a dual-fan and four-heat-pipe cooling system, with no internal battery. This design choice allows better cooling but means the device relies on external power, which may impact portability.
Early demos show the GPD WIN 5 running demanding titles like Black Myth: Wukong at over 160 FPS, even on low settings, with power draw around 55-57W. Frame rates up to 200 FPS have also been recorded, possibly with frame generation enabled. However, the specific graphics quality settings used during the gameplay clip are not specified.
The iGPU of the GPD WIN 5 is the Radeon 8060S, which maintains a clock speed of around 2.5 GHz during the gameplay clip. The device might also feature a tiny touchpad similar to the one on the Lenovo Legion GO S.
The exact price and release date of the GPD WIN 5 are yet to be revealed. More details and pricing are expected to be unveiled at ChinaJoy 2025, which starts on August 1. For up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews, follow Tom's Hardware on Google News.
Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new handheld gaming PC!
This high-performance handheld PC, the GPD WIN 5, is set to revolutionize the gaming landscape with its powerful technology and advanced gadgetry. Equipped with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip and the Radeon 8060S iGPU, this device offers desktop-level gaming performance in a compact form factor.
