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Ryzen AI-powered handheld achieves nearly 60 fps in Black Myth: Wukong but with trade-offs

The new OneXFly F1 Pro gaming handheld uses AMDโ€™s Ryzen AI HX 370 chip, reaching nearly 60 fps in Black Myth: Wukong at a 15W TDP setting.

AMDโ€™s latest gaming handheld, the OneXFly F1 Pro, has made an impressive entrance with the Ryzen AI HX 370 chip, managing to hit almost 60 frames per second (fps) in Black Myth: Wukong at a 15-watt thermal design power (TDP). Despite this achievement, users must compromise to get AAA gaming on the go. Hereโ€™s what to know about this new release and its potential for portable gaming.

Impressive frame rates at low power settings

One of the standout features of the OneXFly F1 Pro is its ability to maintain an average of 58 fps in Black Myth: Wukong with a 15-watt TDP setting. The handheld manufacturer recorded This performance during tests, with gameplay footage spotted by the tech site VideoCardz. The OneXFly F1 Proโ€™s Ryzen AI HX 370 chip has solid processing power, offering 12 cores โ€” including four Zen 5 and eight Zen 5c โ€” and 24 threads. It also boasts a maximum boost clock of 5.1GHz on the larger Zen 5 cores, while the smaller Zen 5c cores max out at 3.3GHz.

The handheldโ€™s default TDP is set at 28 watts, but it can be adjusted between 15 and 54 watts depending on the desired balance between performance and battery life. While maintaining 58 fps on a 15-watt TDP is an impressive feat for a handheld device, itโ€™s important to note that some performance tweaks were needed to achieve this. Black Myth: Wukong was set to run at 1080p resolution but with 65% scaling, resulting in an actual resolution closer to 700p. AMDโ€™s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) was also enabled, which could enhance the framerate through AI-based upscaling, while low graphics settings kept the power requirements manageable.

This balance of settings allows the device to achieve near-console-level gaming at a significantly lower power setting, showcasing AMDโ€™s progress in gaming hardware. However, performance occasionally declines, reaching as low as 40 fps, but remains steady overall.

Advanced hardware in a sleek design

The OneXFly F1 Pro brings advanced features and specifications to the gaming handheld market. Equipped with AMDโ€™s Radeon 890M integrated graphics, the device aims to deliver smooth visuals on its 7-inch OLED display, which offers a 144Hz refresh rate. This combination of an AI-powered Ryzen chip and an OLED screen makes it a powerful choice for gamers looking for a portable option that doesnโ€™t compromise display quality.

Unlike some gaming devices with limited power settings, the OneXFly F1 Pro offers the flexibility to increase TDP, potentially boosting performance even further in exchange for shorter battery life. However, precise details on battery duration under different TDP settings havenโ€™t been released. The handheldโ€™s ability to adjust TDP means that players can customise their gaming experience based on the game type, choosing between extended battery life or peak performance.

Currently, the OneXFly F1 Pro is one of the first devices to feature the Ryzen AI HX 370 in a gaming setup. While widely anticipated, AMD’s Strix Point lineup has mainly appeared in non-gaming mini PCs until now. This makes the OneXFly F1 Pro a significant development for AMDโ€™s presence in gaming handhelds, where demand for advanced processors continues to rise.

Whatโ€™s next for AMDโ€™s gaming handhelds?

Although the OneXFly F1 Proโ€™s release date and pricing remain unconfirmed, itโ€™s generating considerable interest. AMDโ€™s continued involvement in gaming handhelds aligns with its strategy to bring high-performance chips to portable devices. This market has expanded with the popularity of titles like Black Myth: Wukong. AMD is expected to unveil its next-gen Z2 Extreme chip at CES 2025 and several other hardware releases.

For now, the OneXFly F1 Pro sets a high standard in the gaming handheld arena with its Ryzen AI HX 370 chip, though it remains to be seen how widely accessible this device will be. While the 58 fps achievement is notable, it does come with resolution sacrifices, and the need for resolution scaling may be a trade-off for some gamers. Still, the ability to run recent AAA games at nearly 60 fps on a handheld device with modest power requirements is a significant step forward.

This initial success of the OneXFly F1 Pro suggests that weโ€™ll see more AMD-powered gaming handhelds in the future, potentially with even higher performance, as new chips are released. Until then, the OneXFly F1 Pro provides a strong example of whatโ€™s possible with AMDโ€™s latest technology in gaming on the go.

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