GPU Box vs Shadow
Fire Power Cloud vs Shadow
Shadow's cloud gaming plans run on shared vCore allocations with session and inactivity limits, even on their top tier. GPU Box is 100% dedicated, physical hardware. No shutdown timers, no session caps, ever.
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GPU Box vs Shadow, at a glance
CPU
Fully dedicated AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.2 GHz). The whole processor, no vCores
Shared AMD EPYC allocation (8 vCores) across their platform
GPU
Your choice of dedicated professional GPU, with full driver-level access
Virtualized GPU allocation that varies by tier
Session limits
None. Genuinely always on, for as long as you need
Sessions capped around 6–8 hours, with automatic shutdown after 30–120 minutes idle
Memory
32GB dual-channel DDR5-5600
Up to 28GB on their top gaming tier
Storage
1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe, with 1–8TB optional extra storage
512GB SSD, expandable via add-on storage
Network
1 Gbps symmetrical as standard; 2.5 Gbps symmetrical upgrade available
Connection speed and upload limits vary by plan
Virtualization
Bare-metal passthrough, no virtualization tax on CPU or GPU
Virtualized GPU/CPU allocation shared across the platform
Best for
Anyone who wants zero limits on a machine that's physically theirs
Users comfortable trading session/inactivity limits for tier flexibility
GPU Box exists for people who are done with shutdown timers and session caps. It's your hardware, full stop. Shadow's tiered plans can suit lighter, more occasional use if hard session limits aren't a dealbreaker for you.
Comparison based on Shadow's publicly published plans and specifications. Details can change, so always check their site for the latest before deciding.