GPD Unveils 128GB Unified Memory Solution for Win 5 Gaming Console

The GPD Win 5 stands out as the inaugural Strix Halo-based gaming handheld, featuring an impressive memory capacity of up to 128 GB.

GPD Win 5 Introduces an Unprecedented Memory Offering

Approximately ten days ago, GPD unveiled its flagship handheld, the WIN 5, achieving the distinction of being the world’s first gaming device based on the Strix Halo architecture. AYANEO is expected to release its own Strix Halo gaming handheld later this year, but currently, the Win 5 leads in gaming performance. Beyond gaming, the device also excels in everyday computing tasks, delivering enhanced speed and efficiency.

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 displaying LPDDR5x, 8000MHz, quad-channel architecture. — The GPD Win 5 will feature up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory operating at 8000 MT/s.

Equipped with the cutting-edge Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, the Win 5 boasts an impressive 16 Zen 5 cores and a potent RDNA 3.5-powered Radeon 8060S integrated GPU, providing 40 Compute Units. This configuration rivals the GeForce RTX 4060 mobile GPU, enabling over 60 frames per second at 1080p on high or ultra settings. However, the innovation doesn’t stop with impressive graphics; GPD has also prioritized ample system memory for both the CPU and GPU.

In a recent post, GPD confirmed that the WIN 5 will indeed be furnished with 128 GB of unified LPDDR5X memory. This significant memory capacity allows for seamless performance, as multiple LPDDR5X chips are soldered directly to the PCB in proximity to the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip, ensuring both the CPU and GPU have copious memory access when needed.

Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) significantly enhances performance through a shared memory design. By enabling direct access to the same memory chip within the CPU, GPU, and NPU, it eliminates data migration bottlenecks inherent in traditional architectures, thereby reducing latency. With 96GB of allocated video memory, it supports 8K video rendering, scientific computing, and local inference for 70B-scale large models. The hardware-level consistency management simplifies programming while reducing power consumption, with actual measurements showing an 87% improvement in energy efficiency for AI tasks.

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The quad-channel architecture facilitating up to 128 GB of memory positions the WIN 5 as a leading contender for demanding AI applications and high-performance gaming, as well as productivity tasks. However, potential buyers should be prepared for substantial costs, with the base configuration likely to start around $2, 000, and the fully loaded version exceeding $2, 500, particularly when factoring in increased storage capacity.

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