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)

BenchmarkScore
PCMark5,054
3DMarkGood (specific score not stated)
CinebenchGood (specific score not stated)
CrystalDiskMarkGood (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:

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.