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- The new GPUs offer robust performance for gaming and creativity
- High-performance eGPUs are perfect for users looking for portable graphics power
- However, these eGPUs will not be cheap
AMDThe growing presence of eGPUs in the eGPU space is becoming more apparent as brands continue to integrate their GPUs into their products.
AOOSTAR recently launched two new eGPUs based on AMD’s RX 7600 XT and RX 7600M – XG76XT and XG76. These eGPUs can handle four screens, with two DisplayPort connectors, an HDMI port and a Type-C (DP1.4) port. They also support OCuLink (PCIe 4.0 x4) and USB4 connectors which provide significantly higher bandwidth than USB4.
OCuLink technology offers flexible compatibility with a variety of laptops and devices, making it particularly suitable for external GPU (eGPU) configurations effectively minimizing performance bottlenecks.
Desktop-level power in a portable eGPU
The XG76XT comes with a watered down version of AMD’s Radeon RX 7600 XT desktop GPU.
Most eGPUs rely on variants of mobile GPUs, but the XG76XT manages to bring desktop-level power in a more compact form, with a reduced power consumption of 150W. Despite this lower power, it maintains the same impressive 2470 MHz boost clock as the desktop RX 7600 XT, thanks to its RDNA 3 architecture.
With 32 computing units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, the XG76XT offers robust graphics capabilities, ideal for gaming, video editing or 3D rendering. Even though it requires a hefty 330W power supply, it still packs a significant punch for users looking to harness the power of a desktop GPU in a portable package.
In contrast to the XG76XT, the XG76 uses AMD RX 7600M, the mobile variant of the RX 7600 series. Designed specifically for more energy-efficient performance, the RX 7600M is ideal for users who prioritize portability and efficiency on raw power.
With a lower power consumption of around 120W, the XG76 is best suited for users who need good performance but don’t need the full capabilities of a desktop GPU.
While the RX 7600M offers a slightly lower clock speed and fewer compute units compared to its XT counterpart, it still benefits from the same RDNA 3 architecture and 8GB of GDDR6 memory, making the XG76 a great option for users who want solid performance for gaming or creative work without the added power demands of the XG76XT.
However, it’s important to note that AOOSTAR’s new eGPUs aren’t exactly cheap. The XG76XT is priced at $619, almost double the cost of a standalone RX 7600 XT desktop GPU. The XG76, while cheaper at $499, is still a higher price than the mobile GPU would cost on its own. The high prices of these solutions show that external GPUs remain a premium product aimed at users who need portable performance.
Via Videocardz
