GPD Win 5 Officially Launches as the “Most Powerful” Gaming Handheld, Powered by Ryzen AI Max+ 395
GPD has officially launched the Win 5, calling it the most powerful gaming handheld in the world. It is the first handheld to be powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, codenamed Strix Halo, a processor designed for high-performance gaming and AI workloads that rivals even mid-range discrete GPUs like NVIDIA’s RTX 4060 Mobile.
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 inside the GPD Win 5 offers 16 Zen 5 CPU cores with a TDP configurable between 55W and 75W, paired with the Radeon 8060S iGPU boasting 40 Compute Units based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. This makes it the strongest integrated graphics solution in the handheld market, well beyond Strix Point and Ryzen Z2-based competitors.
In terms of memory and storage, the GPD Win 5 supports up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory and up to 4 TB of SSD storage, with additional expansion options via MicroSD and a mini SSD card slot. Models will ship in 32 GB and 64 GB memory configurations with 1 TB, 2 TB, or 4 TB SSD options.
The handheld is equipped with a 7-inch 1080p IPS display running at 120Hz refresh rate, with AMD FreeSync Premium support and 100% sRGB coverage, providing smooth visuals and accurate colors. Despite its cutting-edge hardware, the Win 5 remains compact at 267mm in length, smaller than many competitors such as Valve’s Steam Deck.
One of its standout features is the detachable 80Wh battery pack. Without the pack, the device weighs only 565 grams, while with the battery it comes to 915 grams. The handheld can also be powered through a 180W AI PC power adapter for continuous operation.
The GPD Win 5 adopts capacitive joysticks with Zero Dead Zone and Zero Drift for precise control in eSports titles, alongside Hall Effect triggers offering a 0.1mm hair trigger mode with 0.1ms response time. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, dual USB-C ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB 4.0), and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Performance and Pricing
Early benchmarks suggest the Win 5 surpasses many desktop CPUs at similar power levels and even outperforms the RTX 4060 Mobile in certain synthetic tests. With such specifications, GPD has positioned the device as a flagship-class handheld PC.
Pricing has not been officially confirmed, but GPD has hinted at a sub-$2000 launch price, making it significantly more affordable than competing hybrid systems like ASUS’s ROG Flow Z13 (2025), which starts at $2299.
Do you think handhelds like the GPD Win 5 can truly replace gaming laptops, or are they still niche devices for enthusiasts?
