DROIX blog review of the gpd-win-max-2 AMD Ryzen 7 6800U model. Three SKUs tested (16 GB/1 TB, 32 GB/1 TB, 32 GB/2 TB). Extensive benchmarks at multiple TDP levels, gaming tests, and emulator performance. Compared to Intel 1260P model (discontinued).
Key Specs
Spec
Detail
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, 8 cores / 16 threads, up to 4.7 GHz, default 28 W TDP
GPU
AMD Radeon 680M, 12 cores, up to 2200 MHz
RAM
16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5-6400
Storage
1 TB or 2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD
Display
10.1” touchscreen, 1920x1200 (supports up to 2560x1600), 2 MP camera
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, optional 4G LTE
Battery
67 Wh; idle: 10 hr 50 min; Cinebench full load @ 28 W: 2 hr 5 min
Dimensions
8.9 x 6.2 x 0.9 in (22.7 x 16.0 x 2.3 cm), 1005 g
Fan noise
63 dB (Cinebench 10 min @ 28 W)
Temperature
63 C (Cinebench 10 min @ 28 W)
Ports
USB 4, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, 3.5 mm, Micro SD, SD card
Controls
Detachable covers, clickable hall sensor sticks, D-Pad, QWERTY keyboard (backlit)
System Benchmarks (30 W TDP)
Benchmark
16 GB/1 TB
32 GB/1 TB
32 GB/2 TB
PassMark
6002
5964
6179
PCMark
6425
6427
6421
3DMark Time Spy
2840
2819
2771
3DMark Fire Strike
6823
6770
6681
3DMark Night Raid
24124
23936
23624
Cinebench
11501
11507
10991
CrystalDiskMark
2091 / 1955 MB/s
2091 / 1961 MB/s
5225 / 4891 MB/s
2 TB model slightly slower on compute benchmarks (possibly due to SSD drawing PCIe lanes/power).
Gaming Benchmarks (32 GB/1 TB, 800p, Very Low/Low settings)
Game
15 W
20 W
30 W (800p)
30 W (1600p)
Forza Horizon 5
96 FPS
113 FPS
127 FPS
69 FPS
Street Fighter V
60 FPS
—
—
38 FPS
FF XIV
7143
7908
8614
3353
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
71 FPS
87 FPS
94 FPS
48 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
42.55 FPS
49.28 FPS
57 FPS
23 FPS
AMD vs Intel Comparison (30 W vs 35 W)
Benchmark
AMD 6800U (30 W)
Intel 1260P (35 W)
PassMark
5964
4233
Cinebench
11507
6491
Forza Horizon 5
127 FPS
59 FPS
FF XIV
8614
7038
Tomb Raider
94 FPS
50 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077
57 FPS
28.23 FPS
AMD model massively outperforms Intel across all tests. Intel model discontinued.
Gameplay Tests (28 W TDP, 800p)
Game
Settings
Performance
Forza Horizon 5
High
~70 FPS, dips below 60 loading new areas
Doom Eternal
High
Solid 60+ FPS
Deathloop
Very High @ 30 FPS lock
Playable
Halo Infinite
High @ 60 FPS lock
Mostly 60+ FPS
Metal Hellsinger
Medium
~60 FPS
Emulation Results
System
Emulator
Performance
PS2
PCSX2
Perfect, can increase rendering
PSP
PPSSPP
God of War solid 60 FPS
GameCube/Wii
Dolphin
No slowdowns
OG Xbox
Xemu
Compatible games run well; MASHED perfect
3DS
Citra
Shader cache lag, playable after first run
PS Vita
Vita3K
Mixed; TxK perfect, others vary
PS3
RPCS3
Many fully playable; shader lag possible
Xbox 360
Xenia
Mixed; Sonic Racing ~30 FPS
Switch
Ryujinx/Yuzu
Good performance, compatibility varies
Reviewer Verdict
“The AMD model is to put it quite simply a beast!” Far higher performance than any previous handheld. Highest FPS ever recorded on a handheld for Forza Horizon 5 at time of review.