The cloud-gaming service Shadow, which provides cloud computational resources for gamers as well as professionals, has launched a new high-end machine. Called Neo, this new machine runs the equivalent of an Nvidia 4060 GPU and is a free upgrade for users who already subscribe to Shadow’s high-end service.

The company states that this new cloud PC will facilitate “up to 150%” more performance in gaming-related tasks, alongside a 200% boost in “pro software” performance. Its new components enable more options for gamers, such as improved DLSS and ray tracing. In addition to the new GPU, the Neo PC has a CPU with eight vCores ranging between 3.25-3.8 GHz, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and is connected to a 1Gb/s network connection.

Neo will be rolled out for free to existing users of Shadow’s previous Boost tier, while new users can subscribe for $38/month. This upgrade brings Shadow’s offerings closer to its main competitor in the PC cloud-gaming space, Nvidia GeForce Now, which offers 4080-equivalent performance at its highest tier. While GeForce Now is considerably cheaper (at about $17/month), Shadow’s main advantage is that it provides a full Windows experience. This means that users can directly access and download their full PC games libraries without restriction, as well as use any software that works on Windows.

Shadow has been around for a while, and it seems to have found a niche with gamers who also want to have access to computational resources for other tasks. While the company once experimented with offering its own set-top box, it now emphasizes the accessibility of its app across many mobile and desktop operating systems.

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