Summary
GPDStore blog review of the gpd-win-max-2 AMD model (2022) powered by AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with Radeon 680M graphics.
Key Specs
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, 8 cores/16 threads, up to 4.7 GHz, 28 W TDP
- GPU: AMD Radeon 680M, 12 cores, up to 2200 MHz
- Display: 10.1” touchscreen, 1920x1200 (supports up to 2560x1600)
- RAM options: 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR4x @ 4266 MHz
- Storage options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD + M.2 2230 expansion slot
- Battery: 57 Wh, 8-10 hours light use, 3-4 hours gaming, PD fast charge 0-50% in 30 min
- Connectivity: WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
- Weight: 1005 g
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches (22.7 x 16 x 2.3 cm)
- I/O: 3.5 mm headphone, USB 3.2, HDMI, 2x USB Type-C (one USB 4), Micro/SD card slots, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Camera: 2 MP high refresh rate
- Controls: Dual clickable hall sensor analog sticks, D-pad, gaming buttons (hidden under covers)
Emulation Performance
- NES through N64/Dreamcast: runs with ease
- GameCube/Wii (Dolphin): Super Mario Sunshine, Wind Waker, Metroid Prime at 60 FPS
- PS2 (PCSX2): God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, Gran Turismo 4 at full speed with enhancements
- Xbox 360 (Xenia) / PS3 (RPCS3): mixed results, some games 30+ FPS, others struggle
Gaming Performance
- Fortnite, Apex Legends, Overwatch: playable at low-to-medium settings ~60 FPS
- Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, Control: playable at low settings, 30-40 FPS
Verdict
Powerful and versatile handheld gaming device. Excellent for retro emulation through PS2/GameCube era. Capable of modern AAA games at lower settings. Strong productivity device with full Windows 11.