Pre-orders for the portable gaming PC "GPD WIN 5" have begun in Japan. Top model with Ryzen AI Max + 395 starts at under ¥300,000 inclusive of tax.
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/409/G040961/20251017037/
Editorial Department: Daisuke Chiba | 2025/10/17 07:16 (UTC)
On October 17, 2025, Shenzhen GPD Technology (hereinafter “GPD”) announced that its portable gaming PC, the “GPD WIN 5,” will be released domestically on December 27, and pre-orders have now begun. The standout feature of this product is its high-end specifications, including the adoption of AMD’s “Ryzen AI MAX” series SoC in its top-tier model.
The product lineup includes three models with varying SoCs, main memory capacities, and internal storage sizes, priced as follows. Additionally, a campaign is running for early pre-orders: customers receive a ¥5,000 discount off the base price.
- CPU: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Main Memory: 64GB, Internal Storage: 4TB, ¥368,000 (early-bird discounted price: ¥363,000)
- CPU: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Main Memory: 64GB, Internal Storage: 2TB, ¥308,000 (early-bird discounted price: ¥303,000)
- CPU: Ryzen AI Max 385, Main Memory: 32GB, Internal Storage: 1TB, ¥268,000 (early-bird discounted price: ¥263,000)
The GPD WIN 5 is a portable gaming PC featuring a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen size has increased slightly from the previous generation model, the “GPD WIN 4,” which had a 6-inch display. As a result, the overall dimensions have also grown: compared to the GPD WIN 4’s size of 220 (W) × 92 (D) × 28 (H) mm, the GPD WIN 5 measures 267 (W) × 116 (D) × 24.21 (H) mm—adding 47mm in width.
GPD WIN 5 with a 7-inch display Image Gallery No.002 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
Despite the larger body size, the GPD WIN 5 has a nominal weight of approximately 590g—very close to the GPD WIN 4’s approximate 598g. This is due to the fact that the GPD WIN 5 now uses an external battery instead of a built-in one like previous models. The external battery has a capacity of 80Wh and can be connected via a dedicated cable or attached directly to the back of the device. According to GPD, under high graphical settings for demanding games, it provides about one hour of runtime; for lighter games, it offers around two to three hours.
The back of the battery has a connection port Image Gallery No.004 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
The battery can also be mounted on the back of the GPD WIN 5 Image Gallery No.005 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
The battery measures 110.76 (W) × 110.3 (D) × 18.1 (H) mm—just barely fitting in the palm of a larger hand—and weighs about 350g. Combined with the GPD WIN 5, this brings total weight to approximately 940g. While attaching it to the back is convenient, its substantial weight suggests that carrying it like a power bank (in a bag or pocket) and connecting via cable may be more practical.
Typical portable gaming PCs usually run on built-in batteries with limited battery life, so users often end up using them while plugged into an AC adapter anyway—meaning the actual user experience doesn’t differ much in practice.
However, one critical point to note is that removing the AC adapter or battery cable results in an immediate power-off of the GPD WIN 5. This differs significantly from standard portable gaming PCs and smartphones. It would have been preferable if a small internal battery were included—enough to keep the device running for several minutes even if cables are accidentally disconnected during use.
Additionally, GPD will also sell the external battery separately, priced at ¥15,000 (tax included).
The included AC adapter has a high capacity of 230W, which is due to the SoC specifications. The top-tier model’s “Ryzen AI Max+ 395” integrates 16 Zen 5 generation CPU cores and the RDNA 3.5 generation GPU core “Radeon 8060S,” making it a high-performance APU designed for notebooks. On the GPD WIN 5, the SoC’s TDP (Thermal Design Power) can be set between 45–75W, requiring a large-capacity AC adapter to match power consumption.
As a result, the device boasts significantly higher performance than previous portable gaming PCs. According to GPD’s testing, various game titles run smoothly at “Medium” or “High” graphics settings with stable frame rates of 60fps.
GPD WIN 5 Performance Test Results Image Gallery No.006 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
Previously, portable gaming PCs were typically used under the assumption that graphics settings had to be set to “Low” for a comfortable experience. With the introduction of Ryzen AI Max-equipped models, this situation may now change.
The GPD WIN 5’s cooling system combines two air-cooled fans and heat pipes. During gameplay, the fans spin vigorously, emitting warm airflow continuously from the exhaust vents.
The gamepads on either side of the display use an asymmetric Xbox-style layout with analog sticks. Due to the larger body size, compared to earlier GPD models, both the analog sticks and buttons are noticeably larger. The button travel is also deeper, making them significantly easier to operate than those on the GPD WIN 4.
GPD WIN 5 Gamepads Image Gallery No.007 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included) Image Gallery No.008 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
The interfaces include a USB4 port and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port on the top side, plus a 4-pole 3.5mm mini-pin headset jack. The bottom side features a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port and a Mini SSD slot. Additionally, the right side includes a microSD card slot.
Top-side of GPD WIN 5: interfaces include USB4 port, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and 4-pole 3.5mm mini-pin headset jack. Exhaust openings are clearly visible Image Gallery No.009 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
Bottom side: centered USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and Mini SSD slot at the right end Image Gallery No.010 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
Furthermore, GPD announced that a dedicated docking station for the GPD WIN 5 will also be released on December 27. Its price is ¥15,000 (tax included).
Dedicated Docking Station for GPD WIN 5 Image Gallery No.011 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
The dedicated docking station is a stand-style device that holds the GPD WIN 5 upright, with one USB Type-C (version unspecified), HDMI 2.1 output, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and an Ethernet port on its back.
GPD WIN 5 can be placed vertically in the docking station Image Gallery No.012 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
Back panel of the docking station with interfaces Image Gallery No.013 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)
The top surface also features a connector that allows connection to the external battery, enabling it to charge directly.
Charging of the battery is possible Image Gallery No.014 thumbnail / Pre-orders for portable gaming PC “GPD WIN 5” have started. Higher-end model with Ryzen AI Max+ 395, priced from ¥300,000 (tax included)