AMD-powered devices drive the rise of handheld gaming PCs
The big picture: Released three years ago today, Valve's Steam Deck has become one of the most notable products in PC gaming hardware, creating an entirely new market segment. While manufacturers like GPD began selling handheld gaming PCs years earlier, estimates from IDC show that the Steam Deck vastly dominates the market. However, the potential for future growth remains uncertain.
Why it matters: It's been almost three years since AMD launched the AM5 chipset alongside Ryzen 7000 CPUs. But according to a company executive, global sales of AM5 and the previous-gen AM4 are split 50/50, illustrating how the socket that supports Zen 1 through to Zen 3 remains popular.