AMD has been quietly conquering the eGPU market while yet another challenger brand is launching two external GPUs based on AMD’s RX 7600 XT and the RX 7600M; however, don’t expect them to be cheap
- New GPUs deliver robust performance for gaming and creativity
- Powerful eGPUs are perfect for users looking for portable graphics power
- However, these eGPUs won’t be cheap
AMD’s growing presence 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: the XG76XT and the XG76. These eGPUs can handle four displays, with two DisplayPort connectors, one 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 provides flexible compatibility with a variety of laptops and devices, making it particularly suitable for external GPU (eGPU) setups by 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 mobile GPU variants, but the 7600 XT, thanks to the RDNA 3 architecture.
With 32 compute units and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, the XG76XT offers robust graphics capabilities, ideal for gaming, video editing or 3D rendering. Although it requires a hefty 330W power supply, it still offers significant power for users who want to harness the power of a desktop GPU in a portable package.
Unlike the XG76XT, the XG76 uses AMD’s RX 7600M, the mobile variant of the RX 7600 series. Specially designed for more energy-efficient performance, the RX 7600M is ideal for users who value portability and efficiency over brute force.
With a lower power consumption of around 120W, the XG76 is more suitable for users who need good performance but don’t need the full capabilities of a desktop GPU.
While the RX 7600M offers slightly lower clock speeds 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 extra power requirements of the XG76XT.
However, it’s important to note that AOOSTAR’s new eGPUs aren’t exactly cheap. The XG76XT costs $619, almost double the cost of a standalone RX 7600 XT desktop GPU. The XG76, while cheaper at $499, is still priced higher 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 Video cardz