Cybertruck PC tested: fastest Ryzen APU on wheels, press the hood to start

Xyber XPC, the Cybertruck PC with Ryzen 7 8845HS tested

Taki Udon takes a closer look at this weird RC toy turned PC.

Taki Udon has tested the newest and weirdest AMD Ryzen PC so far. The Cybertruck PC caught our attention on our X/Twitter timeline amid countless Computex product reveals. To our surprise, it wasn’t a prototype or a bizarre custom PC designed solely to attract Computex attendees; it was a real product about to enter mass production.

The company reached out to us and provided further details, which we covered in a separate post . Taki Udon has now tested the review unit, and the weirdness doesn’t end there. According to the video review, the product looks more like an RC car turned into a PC rather than a PC with a custom case. The car has shock absorbers, all four doors can be opened, and the wheels can even be steered. Just like the original Cybertruck, the trunk has an expanding ramp (for some reason).

Cybertruck PC (Xyber XPC), Source: Taki Udon

The connectors are hidden in the rear bumper, but those looking for a power button will have to search elsewhere. The power button is actually hidden in the front shock absorbers, so one has to push the truck down to start the PC. Presumably, to turn it off, the same method has to be used. It’s unclear if a reset requires a visit to a service center.

Cybertruck PC (Xyber XPC), Source: Taki Udon

According to Taki Udon, the Ryzen 8 8845HS APU uses 54W TDP settings (although it showed 60W for a short moment). However, at this power setting, the fan is rather loud, and more importantly, the temperature goes up to 100°C. Even with the power limited to 40W, it was around 88°C, so eventually, Taki settled at 30W, which dropped the temperature significantly to 60°C.

Cybertruck PC (Xyber XPC), Source: Taki Udon

Overall, it doesn’t look like a PC, but rather a collector’s item. It does work, and if the user lowers the TDP setting, it may actually provide a good experience. Still, the size of this product (over 42 cm in length) doesn’t justify such poor cooling and a loud cooling solution. Also what’s with the super thick thermal pad for storage? Was something else supposed to be there? Also there’s a USB connector… under the car (clearly inspired by Apple Magic Mouse).

The Xyper PC does not have a release date yet, but the Ryzen 7 7840HS version should launch next month and cost around $399 (presumably without memory and storage).

A Comparison
VideoCardz.comXyber XPC (The PC)Tesla Cybertruck (The Car)KFConsole
Picture
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (54W)
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
Custom AMD Zen+ & RDNA2Intel Core i9-9980HK & RTX 2060
GPU Power8.3 TFLOPS10 TFLOPS6.5 TFLOPS
Performance Target1080p 60FPSup to 130 MPH4K with RT
MSRP$399 (7840HS)$100KNever Released
Size42.3 x 18.2 x 13.1 cm5.6 metersSmall
Release DateAugust 20242024Never Released
FeaturesSelf Updating
Power switch in shock absorbers
Self DrivingComes with a Chicken Chamber

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