Sonnet Radeon RX 5700 eGPU Breakaway Puck

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Sonnet Radeon RX 5700 eGPU Breakaway Puck
Key Features
  • 8GB GDDR4 VRAM
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Ports
  • HDMI 2.0b | DisplayPort 1.4
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Ports
Enhance the capabilities of your Mac with the Radeon RX 5700 eGPU Breakaway Puck from Sonnet. This portable design features a fully functioning Radeon RX 5700 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR4 VRAM, able to be easily connected to your Mac via Thunderbolt 3 cable. Whether you are working on video editing or just playing games, the eGPU grants you the ability to use graphically demanding software with ease, making this ideal for anyone looking to expand into a more robust desktop workstation.
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Sonnet Puck Radeon RX 5700 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Pro Application Acceleration
  • 3Multi-Display Graphics Dock
  • 4Portable Design
  • 5Thunderbolt 3 Interface

Enhance the capabilities of your Mac with the Radeon RX 5700 eGPU Breakaway Puck from Sonnet. This portable design features a fully functioning Radeon RX 5700 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR4 VRAM, able to be easily connected to your Mac via Thunderbolt 3 cable. Whether you are working on video editing or just playing games, the eGPU grants you the ability to use graphically demanding software with ease, making this ideal for anyone looking to expand into a more robust desktop workstation.

The eGPU features two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports for your peripherals such as keyboards and mice. HDMI and DisplayPort outputs allow you to utilize multiple displays with resolutions up to 4K with 60 Hz refresh rate and 30-bit color HDR, giving you more screen real estate suitable for work and play. Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports allow you to fully embrace the power of the eGPU by giving you display support up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz and 60-watt power delivery for device charging. A secondary Thunderbolt 3 enabled monitor can be connected with an optional adapter, providing support for up to four displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can use an optional VESA mounting bracket kit to attach the eGPU to a monitor or desk to help save room.

Pro Application Acceleration
The eGPU delivers powerful acceleration, allowing you to use professional video applications such as Adobe Premiere, Davinci Resolve, Autodesk Maya, and Maxon Cinema 4D with ease.
Multi-Display Graphics Dock
Support up to three 4K displays simultaneously right out of the box with an HDMI, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt 3 ports. A fourth display can be supported with the optional Thunderbolt 3 dual display adapter. 5K and 6K displays, as well as Apple's Pro Display XDR, are also supported for an enhanced and clear picture.
Portable Design
Sporting a compact design allows you to bring this device with you, giving you workstation-like performance no matter where you go.
Thunderbolt 3 Interface
Designed for Intel-based Macs, you can experience a wide range of utility such as daisy-chaining, charging, and and harnessing up to 40 Gb/s data-transfer speeds with the Thunderbolt 3 interface.

Sonnet Puck Radeon RX 5700 Specs

Form Factor
Portable External GPU System
Video Memory
8 GB GDDR6
Memory Speed
14 Gb/s
Memory Interface
256-Bit
Memory Bandwidth
Up to 448 GB/s
External Connectors
2 x Thunderbolt 3
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.0b
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x 4-Pin Power DIN
Display Output
Thunderbolt 3 Port
- Up to 6K at 60 Hz Thunderbolt 3 Monitor
- Up to 5K at 60 Hz USB Type-C Monitor
- Up to 4K at 60 Hz DisplayPort Monitor Using Optional USB Type-C to DisplayPort Cable or Adapter - Dual 4K at 60 Hz DisplayPort or HDMI Monitors with Optional Sonnet Adaptors

DisplayPort 1.4 Port
- Up to 4K at 60 Hz Monitor
- Dual 5120 x 1440 at 60 Hz Monitors

HDMI 2.0b Port
- Up to 4K at 60 Hz
Supported Technologies
HDCP 2.2
HDR
Intelligent Fan Control
OpenCL 2.0
OpenGL 4.5
Metal
Power Delivery
60 W
Operating Temperature
32 to 95°F / 0 to 35°C
Dimensions
6 x 5.1 x 2" / 15.2 x 13 x 5.1 cm
Weight
Puck and Power Supply: 3.25 lb / 1.47 kg
Compliance
RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2
PSE Diamond Certified PSU
Mac Compatibility
Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 Ports
macOS Catalina 10.15.7+
macOS Big Sur Compatible
Warranty
Limited 2-Year Warranty
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.82 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10 x 8 x 4.8"

Sonnet Puck Radeon RX 5700 Reviews

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Does this work with the M1?

Does this work with the M1?
Asked by: David
Yes, drivers for this card are actively maintained for the M1 platform.
Answered by: Michael
Date published: 2021-05-27

It will work with any laptop, with windows 10, or ...

It will work with any laptop, with windows 10, or it is for exclusive use with apple computers?
Asked by: Alexis
This is designed specifically for Apple computers.
Answered by: Nilson D
Date published: 2021-05-10

My Macbook Pro struggles to drive my XDR monitor ...

My Macbook Pro struggles to drive my XDR monitor (I also have a Mac Pro -- I didn't get the monitor for the MBP!) -- Kernel_task goes through the roof. Will this help me out?
Asked by: Al
Yes, this will allow you to have smoother viewing. Since it is a separate dedicated GPU.
Answered by: Zev
Date published: 2021-04-16

what will the size and weight be of the power ...

what will the size and weight be of the power supply? the last puck had a power supply that was twice as large as the puck?
Asked by: Ed
the photo is using a longer telephoto lens so it is unknown how the actual dimensions and weight are. this is important because the GFX seems to be primarily useful for mac laptop users and need to know how truly portable this is.
Answered by: Ed
Date published: 2021-01-22
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