ETA PRIME has tested quite possibly the smallest eGPU on the market right now; the GPD G1 eGPU. The 225 x 111 x 30mm unit is powered by an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU. This is a mobile GPU, but offers up to a claimed 21.4TFLOPs of single precision computer performance. The unit does not use an external power brick, and also doubles as a SD card reader and USB hub. HDMI 2.1 support is included, and the unit can be connected by Oculink in addition to USB4.
Enough marketing mumbo jumbo…
This is a neat unit. It’s going to be good for 1080P gaming. Though personally I prefer Nvidia’s DLSS technology, AMD’s FSR is being pretty widely adopted, and Intels XESS is seeing gains as well. The pricing is $655 via Indiegogo, and eventually $795 via retail. I can see some potential for people using both ultralight laptops and mini-PCs, as well as those looking for a portable eGPU solution. However, from a purely stationary eGPU on your desk, the price has a hefty SFF tax compared to a more traditional eGPU.
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