Following our initial scoop last week, the floodgates have opened with official information on the GPD WIN 5. The details confirm what many suspected: this device is not just an incremental update but a complete redefinition of what a portable gaming PC can be. Get ready for a deep dive into the specifications of this powerhouse.

GPD WIN 5 Teaser Video

[UPDATE 14th August 2025]

We now have a lot more official information on the forthcoming GPD WIN 5 which we have added below.

The GPD WIN 5 is being introduced as the world’s most powerful handheld game console, built upon a foundation of several industry-first technologies. It stands alone as the only handheld powered by the new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor. This raw power can be paired with an unprecedented amount of memory and storage, offering configurations with up to 128GB of LPDDR5x 8000MT/s RAM and a 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD.

The innovation continues with several unique hardware features. The GPD WIN 5 is the first handheld to incorporate a capacitive joystick designed for esports-level first-person shooters, promising zero dead zone, zero drift, and pixel-level aiming correction. It also debuts Hall effect triggers that support dual-mode switching between long and short thread pulls, providing 0.1mm trigger accuracy and a response delay of less than 0.1ms to cover all gaming scenarios. Furthermore, its unique 80Wh external removable battery, weighing just 565 grams, is governed by GPD’s FlexPower technology, allowing seamless switching between a backpack-mounted system and a fully detachable, cable-free mode.

GPD WIN 5 vs. Steam Deck: A Clear Advantage

When placed side-by-side with the Steam Deck, the GPD WIN 5 showcases clear advantages in both portability and power. Despite being the largest handheld in GPD’s x86 lineup, its overall footprint is still significantly smaller and more compact than Valve’s device, making it easier to transport and handle.

The most dramatic difference, however, lies in performance. The GPD WIN 5 is engineered to be the most powerful handheld on the market, with a processor and graphics architecture that leaves current-generation devices far behind. Its CPU and GPU performance is claimed to be an incredible five times that of the Steam Deck’s custom APU. Combined with software like Bazzite, the GPD WIN 5 has the potential to become the most powerful Steam game console ever created.

Next-Generation Processing and Graphics

The core of the WIN 5 is the cutting-edge AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processor. Built on a 16-core ZEN 5 architecture using chiplet technology, its multi-core performance is so potent that it reportedly surpasses the benchmark scores of a 219W Intel Core i9 14900 desktop processor. This powerful CPU is integrated with a new XDNA 2 NPU for AI tasks and the Radeon 8060S GPU.

The AMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics are built on the latest RDNA 3.5 architecture, featuring 40 Compute Units (2560 SUs), a 2.9GHz acceleration frequency, and support for FSR 3.1. Its performance is comparable to a discrete NVIDIA RTX 4060 mobile graphics card, enabling high-frame-rate gameplay in demanding AAA titles. This leap in performance is thanks to architectural improvements in the RDNA 3.5 design, a more efficient 256-bit quad-channel memory interface, and the power efficiency of TSMC’s 4nm process. In tests, the 8060S showed a 35% higher frame rate in “Cyberpunk 2077” than the previous-generation 890M, for only an 18% increase in power consumption.

Massive Memory for Gaming and AI

The GPD WIN 5 employs a unified memory architecture with up to 128GB of LPDDR5x 8000MT/s RAM. This design creates a shared memory pool that the CPU, GPU, and NPU can access directly, eliminating the data migration bottlenecks found in traditional architectures and significantly reducing latency. This allows an astonishing 96GB of system RAM to be allocated as video memory (VRAM), completely removing video memory as a performance concern for any game or professional creative application like 8K video rendering.

This massive memory pool also turns the GPD WIN 5 into a portable AI powerhouse. The processor’s 126 TOPS of computing power, combined with the vast memory, allows the device to smoothly run large language models with up to 70 billion parameters (at Q8 precision). In testing, the device achieved an inference speed of over 10 tokens/s on a massive 235 billion parameter model, creating a local supercomputing centre in the palm of your hand.

A Display Built for Victory

All this power is channelled into a stunning 7-inch gaming screen. It features a native landscape orientation to prevent screen tearing issues and boasts a high refresh rate of 120Hz for a silky-smooth gaming experience. The display supports AMD FreeSync™ Premium for tear-free, low-latency visuals and has a swift 6ms response time. A full 100% sRGB colour gamut ensures that games are presented with a vibrant, rich, and immersive colour palette.

Advanced Cooling for Peak Performance

To ensure the high-end components can perform without thermal throttling, GPD has implemented its new “Frostwind Cooling” architecture. This system is a defiant challenge to thermodynamics, designed to truly tame the flagship hardware.

The core of the system is a pair of second-generation PC-grade large turbo fans, featuring aerospace-grade titanium-aluminum alloy blades. These fans increase wind pressure by 500% while maintaining a noise level under 30dB(A). These are paired with a nano-scale matrix of four heat pipes, built with a superconducting copper-based structure that has a thermal conductivity exceeding 8,000W/(m⋅K). This allows the system to handle instantaneous heat shocks of up to 120W with minimal temperature fluctuation. The design is completed by a large-displacement side-blowing air duct, which increases airflow efficiency to 92.4% and reduces system pressure loss by 40%.

Revolutionary Storage Solutions

The GPD WIN 5 provides ample high-speed storage, starting with an onboard M.2 2280 slot that supports single-sided PCIe Gen4 SSDs, offered in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models with no capacity limit. A standard microSD card reader is also included, supporting speeds up to 160MB/s.

In a groundbreaking move, the WIN 5 is the first digital product in the world to integrate a Mini SSD card slot. This new storage format, developed by BIWIN, is a technological revolution. The Mini SSD card measures just 15×17mm—about half the size of a standard microSD card—but its performance is on par with a PC SSD.

Using a PCIe Gen4x1 interface, the Mini SSD offers sequential read and write speeds of 1600MB/s, which is five times faster than high-speed SDXC cards. This allows the Mini SSD to be used as a high-performance secondary disk, a dedicated drive for an alternative OS like SteamOS, or even as the primary boot disk for the entire system, offering unparalleled storage flexibility in a handheld device.

We’re keen to hear your opinion on this gaming beast. Is the GPD WIN 5 the future of portable gaming? What are your thoughts on the external battery? Do you think GPD will release newer models based on their existing range? An update to the excellent GPD WIN MAX 2 2025, GPD Win Mini 2025, GPD Pocket 4 or even the Duo? Share your take in the comments section! To ensure you don’t miss any updates on pricing and availability, subscribe to our newsletter by entering your email in the box at the top of the page.

GPD WIN 5 Technical Specifications

Please note these specifications are based on what we know so far and may be subject to change.

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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A Display Built for Gamers

At the forefront of the user experience is a brilliant 7-inch LTPS display. Eschewing the portrait panels found in some rivals, GPD has opted for a native landscape screen with a sharp 1920×1080 resolution. Motion clarity is exceptional thanks to a 120Hz refresh rate, which is further enhanced by AMD FreeSync Premium support to eliminate screen tearing. The panel’s quality is underscored by its 500 nits of brightness and robust protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 6, ensuring your games look spectacular in any setting.

Engineering a Compact Gaming PC

The GPD WIN 5 is encased in a robust magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis, presented in a sophisticated matte black finish. Its dimensions are a manageable 9.65 x 3.82 x 1.54 inches (24.5 x 9.7 x 3.9 cm), creating a substantial yet ergonomic feel. To manage the immense power within, GPD has integrated a “PC-level” thermal solution with dual fans and a large vapor chamber, essential for cooling the APU’s potential 100W output. Notably, this model foregoes the physical keyboard seen in previous generations, a deliberate choice to maximize resources for what is purely a high-performance compact gaming PC. The device itself weighs 820 grams, increasing to 1190 grams with its battery attached.

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The Dawn of Desktop-Caliber Mobile Gaming

The true heart of the GPD WIN 5 is AMD’s groundbreaking “Strix Halo” APU, a chip that catapults integrated graphics into a new stratosphere. This portable gaming computer will be available in two variants. The premier model features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, a behemoth with 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads, paired with a Radeon 8060S GPU containing 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units. A second version will house the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385, with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 32 CU Radeon 8050S GPU.

The performance uplift is staggering. Compared to the previous generation’s top-tier Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the new Radeon 8060S is reported to be over 50% faster at the same wattage. Incredibly, its performance is on par with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU, making this the first mobile gaming PC to offer truly high-end, no-compromise AAA gaming without an eGPU.

Next-Generation Memory and Storage

To keep the monstrous APU supplied with data, the GPD WIN 5 utilizes incredibly fast memory and storage. Configurations will be available with 32GB, 64GB, or an astonishing 128GB of quad-channel LPDDR5x-8000 RAM. This provides the massive bandwidth necessary for the Strix Halo chip to flex its full graphical muscle. For storage, users get a primary M.2 2280 slot with a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, supporting NVMe SSDs of up to 4TB for near-instantaneous game loads.

A Hub of Connectivity

The GPD WIN 5 boasts a generous selection of I/O ports that would be respectable on a full-sized laptop. The top of the unit houses a 40Gbps USB4 port, a secondary USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and a dedicated 180W DC power input. The bottom of the device features a much-appreciated USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a microSD card slot for simple storage expansion, and a standard 3.5mm audio jack, providing comprehensive connectivity for all your peripherals.

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Precision Controls for Competitive Play

GPD has equipped the WIN 5 with a suite of high-end controls suitable for serious gaming. It features drift-free Hall effect joysticks and analog triggers, ensuring durability and accuracy. Two programmable back paddles offer a competitive edge, while navigation of the Windows OS is simplified by a built-in optical finger mouse. A fingerprint reader is integrated into the power button for security, and immersion is heightened by dual haptic motors and a 6-axis gyroscope, making this a truly premium handheld gaming computer.

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The Unconventional External Battery

In a radical departure from convention, the GPD WIN 5 has no internal battery. Power on the move is provided by a detachable 80Wh “backpack” battery, which will be sold both separately and in bundles. This modular design allows the core unit to be significantly lighter for those who play primarily while connected to its 180W power adapter. While this offers new flexibility, it also means that to use the device as a truly portable system, the external battery is an essential purchase.

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The Desktop Transformation Dock

An optional docking station is planned to effortlessly convert the WIN 5 into a full desktop setup. This compact stand dramatically expands the I/O, offering an HDMI 2.1 output, a DisplayPort 1.4a connection, and a 2.5G Ethernet port for ultra-fast networking. The dock also adds three more USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and a dedicated USB-C port for data, with power pass-through to run the entire setup.

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The New Handheld Benchmark

The GPD WIN 5 is poised to become the new benchmark against which all other handhelds are measured. Its combination of a desktop-class APU, a high-refresh-rate display, and a comprehensive feature set makes it the most powerful handheld gaming PC announced to date. The modular battery system is a bold innovation that prioritizes performance and flexibility.