GPD seems to be working on an intriguing gaming handheld prototype featuring the same powerful APU as some newly released mini-PCs. A single cropped image of the device has recently surfaced online, revealing some tantalizing details. Notably, the device is equipped with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, accompanied by the Radeon 8060S iGPU, rather than the previously expected Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
This configuration purportedly allows the handheld to achieve an impressive 10,366 points in 3DMark TimeSpy, showcasing a performance that triples that of a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370-powered model. According to tech enthusiast Cary Golomb, there’s expected to be about a 20% performance boost between the two APUs when operating at around 15 W. This suggests that the prototype must have been engineered to handle a high thermal design power (TDP) to achieve such impressive benchmarks.
The prototype bears the unmistakable features of a GPD Win series device but seems to deviate from previous designs by lacking the slide-up display characteristic of the Win 4 model. This has fueled speculation that it could indeed be the much-anticipated GPD Win 5. However, Golomb remains cautious, emphasizing that it’s uncertain whether this device will ever become available to consumers.
This development has certainly piqued the interest of gaming enthusiasts, and the potential for such a high-performing handheld could signal exciting times ahead in the world of portable gaming technology. Keep an eye out for more updates as this story unfolds.
