APPLE EGPU COMPARISON UPGRADE
The new model matches the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with its dual Thunderbolt ports, but it's still a step down for anyone looking to upgrade their Apple desktop to the latest version.Ī related limitation – which may be attributed to the reduced number of ports, the limitations of Apple Silicon, or perhaps both – the M1 Mac mini only supports two displays, and only one of those over Thunderbolt. The first is the loss of two Thunderbolt 3 ports – the 2018 Mac mini boasted four. Plus, this option prevents your investment from becoming obsolete relatively quickly, something that unfortunately doesn’t apply to the Blackmagic eGPU regardless of its slick design and seamless performance.Compare that to the 2018 Mac mini and you'll notice a couple of big changes. Although purchasing a Core X and separate graphics card may be more expensive than Blackmagic’s offering, the ability to choose from a list of supported graphics cards allows you to upgrade your hardware as newer models become available down the road. On the other hand, if this your sole reason for investing in the Blackmagic eGPU, there wouldn’t be much-added value to your purchase.īy analyzing the results from the benchmarks, it becomes clear that the Razer Core X has the better value in terms of price-to-performance.
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Secondly, if you happen to have an LG UltraFine 5K display, you’ll be able to provide power and a graphics connection to the monitor using only one cable which can be a real no-brainer for some users. Therefore, if you need an eGPU for use in a studio environment, the Blackmagic eGPU may be the better option for your needs. For starters, the design of the enclosure is not only eye-catching, but it’s built to run silent, producing significantly less noise compared to the Razer Core X. With the Vega 64 graphics, the Core X outperformed the Blackmagic eGPU in all tests, including Unigine Valley and Heaven, as well as the LuxMark OpenCL.ĭespite the lack of customization, there are two reasons as to why you might want to invest in the Blackmagic eGPU. This is large-in-part thanks to the fact that with the Core X, you’re able to choose your own GPU. Throughout the tests, one trend quickly became quite evident: the Razer Core X eGPU ultimately resulted in better performance. Each card was tested with both a 13 and 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro using several games and benchmarking applications. For the sake of this comparison, the video showed AMD’s highest-end graphics card, the Vega 64, being used with the enclosure. Unlike the Blackmagic eGPU, the Razer Core X allows you to add any macOS supported graphics card that best suits your creative needs.
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The topic was recently covered by Jeff Benjamin of 9to5Mac, who compares the performance of the Blackmagic eGPU to the Razer Core X in the video below. While the device has clearly sparked interest among professionals, its $699 price tag has shocked many potential customers leaving them wondering whether the Blackmagic eGPU would serve as a better value over a more customizable eGPU like the Razer Core X. And yes, it’s the first eGPU to support Thunderbolt 3 displays. In a nutshell, the Blackmagic eGPU features a built-in Radeon Pro 580 GPU with 8GB memory, 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports, HDMI 2.0, 85W of charging power and 4 x USB 3.1 connections. Alongside the release of their overhauled MacBook Pro lineup a month ago, Apple has also announced another enticing partnership project this time with Blackmagic Design regarding the release of a dedicated eGPU specifically designed to complement the latest line of supported OS-based devices.