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* AMD SmartShift MAX is an enhanced version of AMD SmartShift technology that optimizes a wider range of games. This technology is only supported on AMD processors and dynamically allocates power between AMD Ryzen mobile processors and AMD Radeon graphics cards to deliver up to twice the average gaming performance in specific games on laptops.

* The AMD SmartAccess Memory technology enables CPU to directly access all graphics memory, thereby effectively improving system performance. In traditional PCs, the CPU is only allowed to access a small portion of the graphics memory. This technology requires an AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor or later and an AMD Radeon RX 6000 series or later discrete graphics card.

Interface Specifications Of GPD G1

Why Do We Need To Launch Such A Product?

We hope to deepen our presence in the field of portable devices and make some achievements to give back to our users. Until now, our products have been based on integrated graphics, but the performance of integrated graphics is ultimately not as good as discrete graphics. We are well aware of the pain points of our products, and one of the reasons why many gamers ultimately choose not to buy is their doubts about the performance of integrated graphics. Therefore, we want to fully develop a portable graphics card that can assist our handheld console and handheld computer. The GPD G1 is such a product, combining performance, multifunctional expansion, and portability all in one!

The Features Of GPD G1 Are:

GPD G1 is the world’s smallest mobile graphics card expansion dock, with dimensions of 225 x 111 x 29.8 mm, which is only the size of the GPD WIN 4.
It features a built-in AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT mobile discrete graphics card with the latest RDNA3 architecture, 8GB of GDDR6 memory, a TGP power of 75~120W, and gaming performance surpassing that of the desktop RTX 3070.
It also features an axial fan, dynamic temperature control design, with high airflow and low noise.
“It has a built-in ultra-compact gallium nitride PC power supply that provides 240W power to meet the power supply needs of the built-in graphics card and external device interfaces.
The unique Oculink interface on the body meets the needs of users to improve their gaming and office experience by purchasing GPD products and using the GPD G1 graphics card expansion dock.
It is compatible with Thunderbolt 4 interface and can be connected to any device that supports Thunderbolt 3/Thunderbolt 4/USB4 to expand more peripherals while improving gaming experience with the GPD G1 graphics card expansion dock.
By connecting to both ports simultaneously, it can maximize graphics card performance while expanding more peripherals.
If your ITX mini PC lacks powerful graphics card support, don’t worry! With just one adapter card, the GPD G1 can empower your ITX mini PC, creating the smallest yet most powerful gaming desktop.
With the GPD G1, you can forget about carrying a separate charger. It can charge any device with a Type-C interface and support for PD fast charging protocol via the USB4 interface, with a maximum output of 60W.

The Latest RDNA3 Architecture Mobile Discrete Graphics Card Delivers Top-Level Gaming Experience

* The total size of L0 cache is 32KB x 16 WGP.
* The total size of L1 cache is 128KB x 4 Shader Arrays.
* The number of shaders is listed as 2048 on the AMD official website, but it actually refers to 2048 shader units, with each unit containing 2 sets of shaders, resulting in a total of 4096 shaders.

Based On 3DMark Scores, The Overall Performance Surpasses That Of The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Mobile)

In 3DMark benchmark tests, the GPD G1 achieves a higher Time Spy graphics score than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Mobile), and a higher Fire Strike graphics score than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Desktop)

Actual Game Frame Rate Tests Show That It Surpasses The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (Desktop)

The desktop configuration consists of Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 3070, while the mobile configuration consists of Ryzen 7 7840U and RX 7600M XT. All games tested had ray tracing, DLSS, and FSR disabled.

It Also Features An Axial Fan, Dynamic Temperature Control Design, With High Airflow And Low Noise

The axial fan rotates smoothly without stuttering or delay, and the intelligent temperature control design achieves lower temperatures and noise. The hidden three-in-one air duct reduces internal air turbulence and improves air flow.

The Gallium Nitride PC Power Supply Provides Stable And High-Wattage Power Supply Design

It has a built-in ultra-compact gallium nitride PC power supply with PFC + LLC architecture, operates with zero noise, and provides 240W power supply design with a full load efficiency of up to 94%, fully meeting the power supply needs of the graphics card and external device interfaces.

GPD Handheld Devices Can Also Have A Discrete Graphics Card By Simply Connecting To The GPD G1 Through The Oculink Interface

The unique Oculink interface of GPD G1 provides an effective bandwidth of 63Gbps, allowing for discrete graphics expansion for GPD products including the WIN Max 2 2023, providing users with the best gaming and office experience! When connected with an Oculink cable, the DP and HDMI interfaces of GPD G1 can simultaneously connect to 3 external displays.

* The Oculink interface only provides PCIe direct connection for the GPD G1 graphics card dock and does not provide data channels for USB A and SD card reader.

Even If Your Device Doesn’t Have An Oculink Interface, You Can Still Use The GPD G1 As Long As It Has A Thunderbolt 3 / Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Interface

The GPD G1 also supports connecting to any device that supports Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB4 through its USB4 interface. With this connection, the G1 can not only connect to three displays but also activate the USB A and SD card reader, expanding the range of peripherals and improving the gaming experience.

* GPD products that support Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB4 include the WIN 3, Pocket 3, WIN Max, WIN Max 2021, WIN Max 2, WIN 4, as well as other third-party products such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 8.

To Achieve The Best Performance Of The GPD G1, It Is Recommended To Connect Both The Oculink And USB4 Ports To The Host Device Simultaneously

To achieve the best performance of the GPD G1, it is recommended to connect both the Oculink and USB4 ports to the host device simultaneously. Oculink and USB4 each use independent PCIe channels, with Oculink responsible for graphics card and 3 video output interfaces, and USB4 responsible for the data transfer of USB A and SD card reader.

By Placing It Upright, More Space Is Freed Up, Allowing You To Make The Most Of Your Indoor Space

Your desktop space is limited, but the GPD G1 can be placed vertically with the air inlet facing upwards and the hot air outlet on top. The bottom is equipped with a gallium nitride power supply, ensuring stability and minimizing the risk of tipping over. By utilizing every inch of space, it optimizes your workspace.

If Your ITX Mini PC Doesn’t Have A Suitable High-Performance Graphics Card, All You Need Is An Adapter Card To Empower Your Mini PC With The G1

If you have an ITX mini PC at home but don’t have a suitable discrete graphics card, and can only use integrated graphics, don’t worry. All you need is an M.2 or PCIe adapter card, and the GPD G1 can empower your ITX mini PC, creating the smallest but most powerful gaming desktop.

* Scenario Description: The ITX chassis used is Sparrow-MQ6, with the MSI MEG Z690I UNIFY motherboard. The motherboard is connected to an external Oculink SFF-8612 to PCI-E 3.0 x4 adapter card via PCIe, and the GPD G1 is connected to the adapter card using an Oculink SF-8611 dual-port cable.

The GPD G1 Supports 60W Charging As Long As Your Device Supports The PD Fast Charging Protocol

With the GPD G1, you can say goodbye to your charger! As long as your device has a Type-C interface and supports the PD fast charging protocol, you can use the USB4 port of the GPD G1 to charge your device with up to 60W.

About the project

The purpose of the GPD G1 project is to solve the problem of our handheld devices lacking a discrete graphics card and only having integrated graphics. At the same time, it provides a convenient way to expand the independent graphics card for other devices lacking a discrete graphics card, such as ultrabooks. However, the premise is that it should be portable. Fortunately, the GPD G1 weighs only 0.92kg. If we add our handheld gaming device WIN Max 2 2023 or Pocket 3, the weight can be controlled within 2kg, which is much lighter than any gaming laptop.

The main reason for launching a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo is that launching GPD G1 requires heavy financial investment in R&D, mold development and material procurement. All funds raised through this project will be put in use for the mass production of GPD G1. We believe that this product can meet the needs of all players who love portable gaming and will be their preferred mini laptop for gaming and working. Looking forward to your support, we shall work together towards a brighter future for portable gaming!

About us

We are a company specialized in handheld gaming devices and office equipment. We operate from Shenzhen, China under the brand name of GPD (GamePad Digital), which came from the company founder’s aspiration for making gaming products. GPD is committed to provide users with personalized products and services.

Acknowledgments!

We want to thank all the GPD followers and even more those who choosed to support us during previous crowdfunding as it’s your continuous support that has enabled us to continuously launch better products. We also want to thank everybody who will participate in our crowdfunding project for the first time as mass production and launch of this product would never be possible without your trust and support.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

A. Do the contributions listed for this project include tariffs incurred upon delivery to the users’ home countries such as VAT?

The contributions listed in the project page include international express freight (including additional charges for delivery to remote areas) but do not cover tariffs incurred when entering the destination countries. Generally, the VAT rate for delivery of products to EU countries and Japan is 21% and 10%, respectively; in the case of the United States, tariff is required to be paid for products valued at more than $800; other countries may impose even higher tariff rates.

B. What after-sales services are available for those participating in the crowdfunding campaign?

Users participating in crowdfunding enjoy the same warranty benefits as the purchasers of officially launched products. Any user who is dissatisfied with the product can return it within one week of reception, but shipping cost for delivery of the product to the user will be deducted from the refund upon successful return.

Please note that postage and packaging costs incurred for the return should be borne by the user. When returning the product, please use local postal courier. If you use other international logistics services, the returned product will incur a tariff equivalent to 20% to 30% of its value when entering China, for which GPD won’t be held responsible.

C. What if the crowdfunding target is not reached?

Even if the target amount is not reached, we will still send the products to those who have contributed to the project. At that time, we will find other financing channels to ensure the mass production of the final product. Players who love this product are advised to pay close attention to the latest updates on the project.

D. What if I didn’t get answers to my question?

If you do not get a response on time, please contact us as follows:

During the crowdfunding process, please report technical issues by sending an email to: Kendyz@gpd.hk

After the crowdfunding is over, you can get updates on product delivery by sending an email to: Kendyz@gpd.hk

After receiving the product, you can report quality problems or ask for return by sending an email to: Kendyz@gpd.hk

For inquiries about distribution or marketing cooperation, please contact us by emailing: Sales02@gpd.hk

For crowdfunding participants, please make sure to contact us through the email address indicated in your supporter’s note, and we will make sure to answer your questions.

Statement

We will ensure that delivery is made first to those who support us on Indiegogo.

Product specifications may change during the crowdfunding process for the purpose of making further improvements, in which case we will notify everyone as soon as possible on the “Update” section of our Indiegogo page.

We will make sure the product passes CE-RoHS, FCC, CCC, JATE, MIC and other international certifications.

We will try our best to make delivery at the agreed time. However, we might have to postpone delivery due to unpredictable supply chain problems or quality control issues, and please be patient if we do! Thank you for your understanding and support!