Summary
GPDStore blog review of the gpd-win-4 2022 model powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U and Radeon 680M GPU. Compares performance against the AYANEO 2, ONEXPLAYER Mini Pro, and GPD WIN MAX 2.
Key Specs
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
- GPU: AMD Radeon 680M
- RAM: 16 GB or 32 GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 1 TB or 2 TB m.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
- Display: 6” H-IPS touchscreen, 1920x1080, 40/60 Hz
- Battery: 45.62 Wh
- Weight: 598 g
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 3.6 x 1.1 inches (22 x 9.2 x 2.8 cm)
- Connectivity: WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, optional 4G LTE module
- I/O: USB 4 (eGPU support), USB 3, 3.5 mm headphone port
Design Notes
- PSP/Vita-inspired design with strap hole, clear shoulder buttons
- Sliding display reveals backlit QWERTY keyboard
- Fingerprint scanner and optical sensor for mouse cursor
- MicroSD card slot, mouse/joystick mode switch
- Two custom keys on back (software-definable)
- Smallest 6800U-based handheld gaming PC available
Benchmark Results (28 W TDP)
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| PCMark | 5,054 |
| 3DMark | Good (specific score not stated) |
| Cinebench | Good (specific score not stated) |
| CrystalDiskMark | Good (specific score not stated) |
Gaming Benchmarks
Games tested at 11 W, 20 W, and 28 W TDP at 720p (internal 1080p display):
- Forza Horizon 5
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider
- Cyberpunk 2077
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Sweet spot for performance/power: ~25 W TDP. Performance roughly matched other 6800U handhelds across all tested games.
Battery & Thermals
- Battery life comparable to AYANEO 2 and ONEXPLAYER Mini Pro
- Up to 10 hours light use (GPD claim)
- Fan noise and temperature under full load similar to other handhelds
Comparisons
Compared against:
- AYANEO 2
- ONEXPLAYER Mini Pro
- GPD WIN MAX 2
Benchmark scores roughly the same across all 6800U devices.
Verdict
Recommended as a great handheld gaming PC for portability and power. Performance is on par with competing 6800U handhelds.