Key Takeaways
1. A new GPD device with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, model number G1618-05, has surfaced on Geekbench.
2. The G1618-05 is likely related to the upcoming Win 5, rather than being an upgrade of the Win 4.
3. The device has been tested with 24 GB of RAM, with indications of potential 32 GB configurations including 8 GB reserved for VRAM.
4. Performance expectations for the G1618-05 are not fully met, given the capabilities of the Ryzen AI Max+ 395.
5. There is currently no information on whether GPD will officially launch the G1618-05 or the timeline for such a release.
A few weeks ago, a mysterious GPD device featuring an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU was spotted online. At that time, we noted that the sole image revealed a gadget resembling the GPD Win 4, which is currently priced at $1,039 on Amazon.
New Discovery on Geekbench
Now, it seems that the same prototype has appeared on Geekbench with the model number ‘G1618-05’. To give some background, earlier G1618 versions have been part of GPD’s Win series. For instance, G1618-03 corresponds to the Win 3, while G1618-04 is assigned to the various Win 4 models.
Potential Model Insights
This leads us to believe that G1618-05 is probably not an upgraded Win 4. Instead, it might be the identifier for the upcoming Win 5. Regardless, with 24 GB of RAM noted, it appears that GPD has been testing the G1618-05 with 32 GB of RAM, reserving 8 GB for VRAM. As we’ve mentioned before, devices powered by Strix Halo perform best with 64 GB of RAM or more.
Expectations and Uncertainties
Nonetheless, the G1618-05 falls just a bit short of the expectations we have for a device driven by the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, even at this preliminary stage. Unfortunately, it’s still not clear if GPD plans to launch the G1618-05 or when that might take place.
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