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GPD WIN MAX 2 2023 Review with video – The best just got even better! (DROIX Blog)

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Summary

DROIX blog review of the gpd-win-max-2. Published 2023-06-07 on droix.net.

FPS / Gaming Performance

  • For Forza Horizon 5 on the Very Low graphics settings with 28W TDP at 800P resolution we get 129 FPS and at 1200P we get 93.
  • On the highest resolution 2560×1600, we get 33, 61 and 67 frames per second at 11, 20 and 28W TDP respectively.
  • For Shadow of the Tomb Raider, we are running on Very Low graphics with no FSR at 2560×1600. We get 26,46 and 49 frames per second at 11, 20 and 28W TDP respectively.
  • For Cyberpunk we are running on the Lowest graphics settings. At 800P we get 86 FPS, and at 1200P we get 59.
  • At the maximum resolution of 2560×1200, we get scores of 20, 43 and 47 frames per second at 11, 20 and 28W TDP.
  • We can see that at 1200P and 800P we get 57 and 98 frames per second. At 1200P and 800P the scores are lower than the previous generation, so we rerun it a few times to check. I think we can blame this on drivers or a game update since we last performed the 6800U benchmarks some months ago
  • Without FSR, running at 800P at 28W on Minimal graphics we get on average 100 frames per second. You could increase the graphics to a basic level for better visuals. You can use these settings on both the campaign and multiplayer modes if you want the highest frame rate.
  • Without FSR, at 800P on the High graphics settings, we got a solid 60+ FPS. Ultra graphics was just under 60, but you could limit it to 30 FPS if you prefer visuals.
  • For the best battery life, you can stay at 800P on the very low graphics at just 12W TDP for 60 FPS. For 30FPS you can lower it to an amazing 8W TDP!
  • For saving battery life, drop down to 800P Low graphics locked to 30 FPS at 15W TDP.
  • Again there was not a great deal of difference with or without FSR. Without FSR at 2560×1600 Ultra graphics, we got just above 60 FPS. I would set it to High for a more stable frame rate well above 60.
  • For battery life, set it to 800P Low graphics locked to 30 FPS and the TDP to just 8W, or for 60 FPS set it to 12W.
  • For Xbox 360 we can see some improvements over the older handheld models. Where we would see some brief frame drops in certain parts of games, we see less of those now. Vanquish works great, and PGR2 is very playable but there are still some brief dips to 27 FPS now and again.

Emulation Notes

  • RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulation
  • Xenia Xbox 360 emulation
  • Yuzu and RyuJinx emulators

  • RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulation

  • RPCS3 PlayStation 3 emulator on GPD WIN MAX 2 2023

  • Xenia Xbox 360 emulation

  • Xbox 360 emulator Xenia running Vanquish

  • Yuzu and RyuJinx emulators

  • Ryujinx emulator on GPD WIN MAX 2 2023
  • We are seeing a little higher performance on the Yuzu and RyuJinx emulators than the 6800U models. On compatible games, you will see fewer lags when shader caching, but you will still see them depending on the game. Overall the performance is very good though, you can play first and third-party titles very well.

Source

Full review available at: https://droix.net/blogs/gpd-win-max-2-2023-review-with-video/

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