Last week, we brought you the breaking news on the upcoming GPD WIN 5, and the excitement was palpable. Now, we have the complete official details and technical specifications for what is shaping up to be the most powerful handheld gaming PC ever conceived. Prepare to be impressed!
GPD WIN 5 teaser video
GPD WIN 5 Hands on demo video
[UPDATE 19th August 2025]
Read our early GPD WIN 5 review here which is based on an engineering sample. Our full final review will be based on the final model.
[UPDATED 14th August 2025]
Poised to redefine the market, the GPD WIN 5 is engineered as the pinnacle of handheld gaming performance, launching with a suite of groundbreaking features. It is the exclusive handheld to feature the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, which can be configured with an unprecedented 128GB of LPDDR5x 8000MT/s RAM and a 4TB solid-state drive, setting a new benchmark for portable power.
The device’s pioneering spirit extends to its hardware design. It is the first to offer a capacitive joystick optimised for competitive first-person shooters, delivering pixel-perfect aiming with no dead zone or drift. It also debuts dynamic Hall effect triggers with a dual-mode switch for different game genres, boasting 0.1mm precision and a response time under 0.1ms. A unique 80Wh external battery, managed by GPD’s FlexPower technology, allows for both tethered and fully wireless configurations while keeping the unit’s weight at a mere 565 grams.
GPD WIN 5 vs. Steam Deck: A Clear Advantage
In a direct comparison with Valve’s Steam Deck, the GPD WIN 5 establishes its superiority through two key distinctions: portability and raw power. Despite its status as the largest device in GPD’s x86 family, it maintains a noticeably smaller and more compact form factor than the Steam Deck, enhancing its portability.
The performance differential is even more stark. The advanced architecture of the WIN 5 delivers CPU and GPU capabilities that are reportedly five times greater than the custom APU found in the Steam Deck. This immense power, especially when combined with operating systems like Bazzite, gives the GPD WIN 5 the potential to function as the most capable Steam console ever built.
Next-Generation Processing and Graphics
The performance foundation of the WIN 5 is its state-of-the-art AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processor. This 16-core chip, built on the ZEN 5 architecture with chiplet technology, delivers such extraordinary multi-core performance that it is said to exceed that of a 219W Intel Core i9 14900 desktop CPU. The processor integrates the CPU, a new XDNA 2 NPU for AI, and the formidable Radeon 8060S graphics.
The integrated AMD Radeon 8060S GPU, based on the new RDNA 3.5 architecture, features 40 Compute Units (2560 Stream Processors), an acceleration frequency of 2.9GHz, and FSR 3.1 support. Its graphical output is on par with a mobile NVIDIA RTX 4060 graphics card, facilitating high-frame-rate gameplay in the most demanding modern titles. This efficiency stems from improvements in the RDNA 3.5 design, a high-bandwidth 256-bit memory interface, and the advanced TSMC 4nm fabrication process, which allows it to achieve 35% more frames than previous generations in games like “Cyberpunk 2077” while using only 18% more power.
Massive Memory for Gaming and AI
A cornerstone of the WIN 5’s design is its unified memory architecture, which equips the device with up to 128GB of high-speed LPDDR5x 8000MT/s RAM. This system creates a shared pool of memory accessible to the CPU, GPU, and NPU simultaneously, removing data transfer bottlenecks and minimising latency. This architecture makes it possible to allocate an incredible 96GB of memory as VRAM, eliminating any concerns about video memory limitations in games or creative workloads like 8K video rendering.
This vast memory reservoir also transforms the GPD WIN 5 into a formidable local AI machine. The processor’s 126 TOPS of computing power works in concert with the memory to run complex AI models, including 70-billion-parameter models, with ease. Measured performance has shown it can achieve inference speeds of over 10 tokens per second on a 235-billion-parameter model, effectively creating a pocket-sized supercomputer.
A Display Built for Victory
Gameplay is rendered on a vibrant 7-inch screen specifically engineered for competitive gaming. Featuring a native landscape orientation to eliminate compatibility issues, the display boasts a fluid 120Hz refresh rate. Support for AMD FreeSync™ Premium guarantees a tear-free, low-lag experience, complemented by a fast 6ms response time. The display’s 100% sRGB colour gamut coverage ensures that all visuals are presented with rich, accurate, and immersive colour.
Advanced Cooling for Peak Performance
To ensure sustained peak performance, the WIN 5 is equipped with the newly developed “Frostwind Cooling” architecture. This sophisticated thermal solution is designed to effectively dissipate the heat generated by the flagship hardware.
The system is built around a pair of second-generation, PC-grade turbo fans with aerospace-grade titanium-aluminum alloy blades, which increase wind pressure by 500% while operating at a noise level below 30dB(A). These fans work with a four-pipe matrix of nano-scale, superconducting copper heat pipes capable of handling thermal shocks of up to 120W. This is all integrated with a large-displacement, side-blowing air duct that has been optimised to increase airflow efficiency to 92.4% and reduce system pressure loss by 40%.
Revolutionary Storage Solutions
For storage, the GPD WIN 5 provides a flexible and exceptionally fast multi-tiered system. The primary internal drive is a user-accessible M.2 2280 slot supporting single-sided PCIe Gen4 SSDs, with configurations available up to 4TB. For conventional removable storage, a UHS-I microSD card reader is also included, offering read speeds of up to 160MB/s.
Marking a world first, the device integrates a Mini SSD card slot. This revolutionary format, developed in partnership with BIWIN, is a tiny flash memory card measuring just 15×17mm. Despite its small size, its performance is a massive leap over existing standards.
The Mini SSD operates on a PCIe Gen4x1 interface, enabling sequential read and write speeds of 1600MB/s—five times faster than a high-speed SDXC card. This exceptional speed allows the Mini SSD to serve multiple functions, from a high-capacity game drive to a secondary system disk or even the primary boot drive, offering a level of storage versatility never before seen in a handheld console.
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 16-Core ZEN 5, XDNA 2 Architecture (126 TOPS) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 8060S (Integrated), RDNA 3.5, 40 CUs (2560 Stream Processors), 2.9 GHz, AMD FreeSync Premium, FSR 3.1 |
| RAM | Up to 128GB LPDDR5x Unified Memory, 8000 MT/s |
| STORAGE | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 NVMe Slot (2280) PCIe Gen4, Single-sided SSD 1x Mini SSD Card slot 1x Micro SD card slot |
| DISPLAY | 7-inch, 120Hz, Native Landscape Gaming Screen, AMD FreeSync Premium, 100% sRGB |
| CONTROLS | Capacitive Joystick (Esports FPS grade, zero dead zone, zero drift) Hall Effect Triggers (Dual-mode long/short thread, 0.1mm accuracy, <0.1ms response) |
| POWER & BATTERY | 80Wh External Removable Lithium-Ion GPD FlexPower (Dual-mode: backpack-mounted or cable-free) 180W DC Power Adapter (AI PC-specific) |
| DIMENSIONS | 267 x 111 mm (no depth measurement given yet) |
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Design and Thermals
Constructed from a premium magnesium-aluminum alloy, the GPD WIN 5 sports a sleek, matte black finish that emphasizes its serious performance credentials. Measuring 9.65 x 3.82 x 1.54 inches (24.5 x 9.7 x 3.9cm), it’s a substantial portable gaming PC, weighing 820 grams without its battery pack. To tame the beastly Strix Halo APU, GPD has engineered a PC-grade cooling system featuring dual fans and a massive vapor chamber, capable of handling a TDP of up to 100W. Large vents on the rear and top ensure maximum airflow. In a significant departure from predecessors like the WIN 4, GPD has forgone a physical keyboard, dedicating the entire chassis to controls, cooling, and core components for a focused, uncompromised gaming experience.
A much welcomed display upgrade
The GPD WIN 5 will feature a stunning 7-inch LTPS touchscreen with a native landscape orientation, a feature many fans have been requesting. This isn’t just any panel; it’s a true eSports-grade display boasting a crisp 1920×1080 resolution and a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. To make gameplay even smoother, it supports AMD FreeSync Premium for variable refresh rates. With 500 nits of brightness, a 100% sRGB color gamut, and the protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 6, games will look vibrant and detailed, whether you’re indoors or on the go.
A New Era of Handheld Power: CPU & GPU
At the heart of the GPD WIN 5 lies AMD’s revolutionary “Strix Halo” APU, marking a monumental leap in integrated graphics performance. GPD will offer two configurations: the top-tier AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and the slightly more modest AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. The flagship 395 boasts a staggering 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads, while the 385 comes with a still-powerful 8-core, 16-thread setup. This is desktop-class processing power in the palm of your hand.
The real game-changer is the integrated GPU. The Max+ 395 is paired with the Radeon 8060S, featuring 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, while the Max 385 includes the Radeon 8050S with 32 CUs. To put this in perspective, this architecture is a generational leap beyond the previous king, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (“Strix Point”). Benchmarks show the Radeon 8060S is over 50% faster in games at the same power draw and delivers performance comparable to a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU. This isn’t just an improvement; it’s a paradigm shift, effectively eliminating the need for an external GPU for high-end, high-framerate AAA gaming on a handheld.
Blazing Fast Memory and Expansive Storage
To feed this beastly APU, the GPD WIN 5 is equipped with incredibly fast RAM and flexible storage options. Buyers can configure the mobile gaming PC with 32GB, 64GB, or a massive 128GB of LPDDR5x-8000 memory. This quad-channel configuration provides the immense bandwidth required by the Strix Halo chip to reach its full potential. For storage, the primary slot is a PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280, with options for 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB NVMe SSDs, ensuring lightning-fast load times.
I/O Fit for a Desktop Replacement
The GPD WIN 5 doesn’t skimp on connectivity, offering a port selection that rivals many laptops. On top, you’ll find a USB 4 port capable of a blistering 40Gbps, a versatile USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and a dedicated 180W DC input for direct power. This ensures you can connect high-speed peripherals, external displays, and charge the portable gaming computer without compromise.
Flipping to the bottom reveals even more options. GPD has included a full-size USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a welcome addition for legacy devices and peripherals. Alongside it sits a microSD card reader for easy storage expansion and a 3.5mm combo audio jack for your favorite headset. This comprehensive I/O means you’re unlikely to be left searching for a dongle.
Pro-Level Controls
GPD is known for its excellent physical controls, and the WIN 5 continues this tradition. It features premium Hall effect joysticks and analog triggers, which use magnets to prevent drift and ensure long-lasting precision. For competitive play, there are also programmable back paddles, allowing you to map crucial functions for instant access.
Beyond the standard gaming layout, the WIN 5 includes a highly useful optical finger mouse for navigating Windows 11 with ease, a classic D-pad, and a fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button for quick, secure logins. The inclusion of dual haptic motors and a 6-axis gyroscope further immerses you in the action.
A Controversial Battery Solution
In a bold and controversial design move, the GPD WIN 5 does not have a built-in internal battery. Instead, it relies on a large, external 80Wh battery pack that clips onto the back of the compact gaming PC. This “backpack” battery will be available for purchase separately or as part of a bundle. The design philosophy is clear: detaching the battery significantly lightens the handheld for users who primarily play while plugged in via the 180W DC adapter. While this modular approach offers flexibility and the potential for swappable packs for extended play, it does mean the device isn’t technically a self-contained handheld out of the box without the additional battery purchase.
Technical Specifications in full
CPU
| AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 | AMD Ryzen AI MAX 385 | |
| CPU Cores / Threads | 16 C / 32 T | 8 C / 16 T |
| Base Clock | 3.0 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Max. Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.0 GHz |
| AI Performance | 50 TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| Floating-point Performance | 126 TOPS | 106 TOPS |
| TDP | 45W-75W | 45W-75W |
GPU
| AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 | AMD Ryzen AI MAX 385 | |
| Processor Graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S | AMD Radeon 8050S |
| Graphics Frequency | 2900 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| Compute Units | 40 | 32 |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2048 SU |
Rest of the device
| RAM | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB LPDDR5X 8000 MT/s |
| STORAGE | 1TB / 2 TB / 4TB PCIe 4.0 × 4 NVMe 1.3 / 1.4 M.2 NVMe 2280 |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax), AX210 1216） Bluetooth 5.3 |
| I/O PORTS | 1 × USB4 (40Gbps) supporting PD fast charging protocol & DisplayPort 2.1, with 100W PD charging (20V=5A) and DP output up to 7680×4320@60Hz 1 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10Gbps) featuring DisplayPort 2.1; does not support charging, DP enables 7680 x 4320 @60Hz display output 1 × DC Port, 180W (20V/9A), Primary Charging Port 1 × Mini SSD slot, PCIe Gen4 ×1, sequential read/write (MB/s): 1600. Compatible only with BIWIN Mini SSD, 512GB~2TB (sold separately) 1 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A（10Gbps） 1 x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, Compatible With Apple Headphones (US version) |
| BATTERY | 80Wh External removable polymer lithium-ion battery (dual-mode: backpack mountable + wired charging), available for separate purchase Continuous intensive operation: 2 hours; Moderate usage: 3-4 hours; Light-duty operation: 6 hours (highly dependent on usage scenarios and environmental conditions) |
| CHARGING | 180W Dedicated DC Power Adapter for AI PC; Input: 100–240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz; Output: 180W (20V==9A Continuous) |
The Official Docking Station
For those looking to turn the GPD WIN 5 into a true desktop replacement, an official docking station will be available. This compact dock acts as a stand for the handheld gaming computer while vastly expanding its connectivity. It includes an HDMI 2.1 port, a DisplayPort 1.4a, and a 2.5G Ethernet port for high-speed wired internet. It also adds three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and an additional Type-C port for data. Power is handled via a USB-C Power Delivery input, allowing you to power the handheld and drive multiple monitors and peripherals simultaneously.
Release date and pricing
There is an estimated release date of around October 2025. Pricing will be confirmed closer to this date.
Summary
The GPD WIN 5 is shaping up to be an absolute titan in the handheld space, pushing performance to levels previously thought impossible for an integrated solution. With its desktop-grade Strix Halo APU, stunning 120Hz display, and a full suite of pro-level controls and I/O, it represents the new pinnacle of portable PC gaming. The external battery is a fascinating, if divisive, choice that prioritizes modularity and lighter weight for plugged-in sessions.
What are your thoughts on this powerhouse? Does the external battery design excite or concern you? Is the lack of keyboard, present in previous generations, a deal breaker or not? Let us know in the comments below! And to stay up to date on all the latest GPD WIN 5 news, including pricing and release dates, be sure to enter your email in the box at the top of the page to sign up for our newsletter.
We’ll have to wait until Chinajoy 2025 for the full reveal, but one thing is certain: the GPD WIN 5 is a gaming handheld PC to watch. Get ready for the next evolution of handheld gaming!
