GPD Pocket 3
The GPD Pocket 3 is GPD’s 8” modular UMPC with Thunderbolt 4, fingerprint scanner, and swappable expansion modules (KVM, RS-232). Powered by an Intel Pentium Gold 7505 with up to 4 TB NVMe storage. Predecessor to the gpd-pocket-4. Sold by DROIX with a 2-year warranty. Now discontinued.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium Gold 7505 (up to 3.50 GHz, 4 cores / 8 threads) |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR4x @ 3733 MHz |
| Storage | Up to 4 TB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Display | 8” touchscreen, fingerprint scanner |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, modular expansion slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Expansion | KVM module, RS-232 module (sold separately) |
| In-box | Power adapter, USB Type-C cable, user manual, GPD stylus |
Resources
Keep this section current whenever a new firmware / BIOS / driver / tool release is ingested.
Firmware (Windows)
- Current (1195G7 / 1125G4 / 7505): gpd-pocket-3-firmware-win11-22h2 — Windows 11 22H2 (2025-02-26). See also gpd-pocket-3-supplier-resources.
- Also available: Windows 10 21H2 firmware for 1195G7/1125G4/7505 variants; Windows 11 21H2 and Windows 10 21H2 for N6000 variant.
BIOS
- Current (N6000): gpd-pocket-3-bios-v1-15-n6000 — N6000 BIOS v1.15. Fixes Samsung 970 EVO SSD compatibility. See also gpd-pocket-3-supplier-resources.
Drivers
- Current (1195G7 / 7505 / 1125G4): gpd-pocket-3-drivers-v1-7 — Drivers V1.7 (2023-11-02). Also compatible with WIN 3 and WIN Max 2021 (1195G7). See also gpd-pocket-3-supplier-resources.
- Current (N6000): see gpd-pocket-3-supplier-resources — Drivers V1.3. Also compatible with P2 Max 2022 (N6000).
Other Firmware & Tools
- gpd-pocket-3-trackpad-keyboard-firmware — Glass trackpad and keyboard firmware (fixes random pointer jumping).
- gpd-pocket-4-hdmi-in-tool-v2-1-9 — HDMI IN Tool V2.1.9 (also listed on Pocket 3 resource page).
- gpd-power-control-panel — Power Control Panel v2 (legacy, community).
Reviews & Coverage
Blog Reviews
- 2024-08-16-gpd-pocket-3-review-blog — GPDStore blog review of Pentium Gold 7505 model: TimeSpy 953 (6,067 with eGPU).
- 2021-11-17-gpd-pocket-3-review-blog — DROIX blog review: modular design, RS-232/KVM modules, benchmarks.
- 2022-01-20-gpd-pocket-3-n6000-review-blog — DROIX blog comparison of i7-1195G7 vs N6000 models.
Product pages
- gpd-pocket-3-product-page-gpdstore — GPDStore product listing (out of stock).
- 2024-07-24-gpd-pocket-3-review-blog
Knowledge Base
-
gpd-pocket-3-getting-started — Getting started guide: inspection checklist, Windows/driver updates, software recommendations, accessories, and FAQ.
-
gpd-pocket-3-faq — FAQ covering display, tablet mode, stylus, modular port, battery life, storage upgrades, OS compatibility.
-
gpd-pocket-3-ubuntu-2410 — Ubuntu 24.10 installation and post-install guide (screen rotation, auto-rotation, on-screen keyboard).
Related
- gpd — Manufacturer.
- gpd-pocket-4 — Direct successor (AMD Ryzen, larger display).
- gpd-pocket-3-kvm-rs232-module-product-page-gpdstore — KVM & RS-232 expansion module combo.
- gpd-pocket-3-protective-case-product-page-gpdstore — Faux leather magnetic case.
- gpd-protective-case-p2-max-win-max-2021-product-page-gpdstore — Shared case (also fits P2 Max and WIN Max 2021).
- gpd-stylus-4096-pp-product-page-gpdstore — 4096-level pressure stylus (compatible).
- gpd-stylus-product-page-gpdstore — Stylus with metal buckle (compatible).