As Valve’s upcoming Steam Deck continues to generate buzz among gamers, AMD has been quietly working behind the scenes to provide a whole new wave of competitors for the handheld gaming device. With a suite of powerful processors and graphic cards designed specifically for portable gaming, AMD’s products are poised to make a big splash in the handheld market. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at AMD’s arsenal of chips and what they mean for the future of mobile gaming.
There are several AMD-powered handheld gaming devices that could rival the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, according to recent reports. Asus’ hinted collaboration with AMD is suspected to be the Ryzen Z1, with leaks suggesting it might utilize a six-core Ryzen Z1 and an eight-core Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Additionally, leaked shipping manifests reveal that the ROG Ally may feature the unannounced Ryzen 7 7840U, which could be similar to the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. While portable PC makers attempted to challenge the Steam Deck with the AMD 6800U, it was not efficient enough. However, early video tests of the A1 Pro’s 7840U processor suggest it may perform better than the Steam Deck’s Aerith chip. Nonetheless, the price point and user-friendly interface remain a question mark. AMD has yet to comment on these developments, and we previously learned that they did not have a dedicated person to handle handheld gaming PCs before this month.
In conclusion, AMD’s recent move to supply its Ryzen Embedded processors to a slew of new handheld gaming devices is certainly exciting news for the gaming community. With more and more powerful, yet cost-effective systems entering the market, gamers can expect a wider range of options when it comes to portable gaming. However, as AMD continues to pave the way for the next generation of handheld consoles, only time will tell which companies will emerge as true contenders to Valve’s Steam Deck, and which ones won’t quite make the cut. Regardless, it’s an exciting time for the gaming industry as a whole, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.
