AMD’s latest gaming handhelds, powered by the Ryzen AI 365 and HX 370 processors, have shown impressive performance benchmarks, surpassing the ASUS ROG Ally X equipped with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme by 15-20%. This marks a significant advancement in portable gaming technology, particularly with the introduction of AMD’s Strix Point architecture.
Key Takeaways
- The Onexfly F1 Pro handheld features either Ryzen AI 9 365 or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
- The Ryzen AI 365 has a 10-core configuration, while the HX 370 boasts a 12-core setup.
- The F1 Pro outperforms the ROG Ally X in gaming benchmarks, particularly in Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong.
- The F1 Pro is set to launch at the end of November, making it the first handheld with Strix Point technology.
Performance Comparison
The Onexfly F1 Pro was tested against the ASUS ROG Ally X, which utilizes the Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor. Both devices are equipped with LPDDR5X-7500 memory, but the F1 Pro offers configurations of 32GB or 64GB, compared to the Ally X’s 24GB.
The performance tests were conducted at various power limits (30W, 25W, 20W, and 15W), focusing on two popular games:
| Game | Power (W) | ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) | F1 Pro (AI 365) | F1 Pro (AI HX 370) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 30 | 52.64 (avg) | 60.10 (+14%) | 64.26 (+22%) |
| 45.10 (min) | 50.51 (+12%) | 53.71 (+19%) | ||
| 25 | 51.06 (avg) | 58.18 (+14%) | N/A | |
| 43.78 (min) | 49.41 (+13%) | |||
| 20 | 48.12 (avg) | 54.34 (+13%) | N/A | |
| 41.10 (min) | 46.94 (+14%) | |||
| 15 | 35.07 (avg) | 43.47 (+24%) | N/A | |
| 29.23 (min) | 35.87 (+23%) | |||
| Black Myth: Wukong | 25 | 61 (avg) | 69 (+13%) | 72 (+18%) |
| 55 (5% low) | 59 (+7%) | 62 (+13%) | ||
| 20 | 59 (avg) | 65 (+10%) | N/A | |
| 53 (5% low) | 55 (+4%) | |||
| 15 | 50 (avg) | 58 (+16%) | N/A | |
| 44 (5% low) | 47 (+7%) |
Future Prospects
The F1 Pro is set to launch at the end of November, making it the first commercially available gaming handheld featuring AMD’s Strix Point architecture. Additionally, AMD is expected to release the Ryzen Z2 series in January, which may lead to new handheld devices, including a potential ASUS ROG Ally 2.
With these advancements, AMD continues to push the boundaries of portable gaming, offering gamers enhanced performance and efficiency in a compact form factor. The competition in the handheld gaming market is heating up, and consumers can look forward to exciting new options in the near future.
Via OneXPlayer
