External GPU for your Handheld PC [ONEXGPU]
Summary
TLDRこの動画は、1X GPUという外部グラフィックボード(eGPU)について紹介しています。1X GPUは、ハンドヘルドPCやミニPCなどのグラフィックカードが搭載されていないデバイスに接続することで、大幅なパフォーマンス向上を提供します。视频では、その価格、機能、内部ストレージのオプション、そしてUSB4やOculinkでの接続方法について解説し、さまざまなゲームでのパフォーマンスを検証しています。最後に、1X GPUがユーザーにとって適切かどうかを判断するための条件をいくつか挙げ、見解を述べています。
Takeaways
- 💰 1X GPUの価格は700ドルからで、ストレージを追加構成すると価格はさらに上昇します。
- 🔧 1X GPUは外部GPUであり、ノートPCやミニPCにプラグインしてパフォーマンスを向上させることができます。
- 💼 1X GPUには内部ストレージのオプションがあり、M.2ドライブを追加することでストレージを拡大できます。
- 🔌 1X GPUはUSB4、Oculink、DisplayPort、HDMIポートをサポートしており、多様な接続オプションを提供しています。
- 🎮 1X GPUはAMD Ryzen RX 7600 MXT GPUを搭載しており、中程度のパフォーマンスを提供します。
- 🖥️ 1X GPUは、既存のハンドヘルドPCやミニPCをアップグレードし、より高いパフォーマンスを発揮させるための良い選択肢です。
- 🔇 1X GPUは大きな電源ユニットを持ち、330Wの電力を供給できますが、その大きさと重量は持ち運びに不便です。
- 🎮 ゲームのテスト結果から、1X GPUはハンドヘルドPCやミニPCのパフォーマンスを大幅に向上させ、高解像度でのスムーズなゲームプレイを実現できます。
- 🔗 USB 4接続のみ使用する場合、データ帯域幅の制限があり、GPUの最大パフォーマンスを引き出すことは難しいです。Oculink接続が推奨されます。
- 💻 1X GPUは、ハンドヘルドPCやミニPCのユーザーにとって、新たなエクスペリエンスを提供し、ゲームのパフォーマンスを向上させる価値があります。
- 📦 1X GPUの購入には、700ドルの初期投資が必要であり、ユーザーはその価値を検討する必要があります。
Q & A
1X GPUはどのようなデバイスですか?
-1X GPUは、ハンドヘルドPCやミニPCなどのグラフィックカードが搭載されていないデバイスに接続して、より高いパフォーマンスを提供する外部GPUです。
1X GPUの価格はどのくらいですか?
-1X GPUの価格は、初期価格で700ドルから始められています。
1X GPUに搭載されているGPUは何ですか?
-1X GPUに搭載されているGPUは、AMD Ryzen RX 7600MXTです。
1X GPUが提供するインターフェースは何ですか?
-1X GPUはUSB4、Oculink、DisplayPort、HDMIポートを提供しています。
1X GPUに搭載されている内部ストレージのオプションは何ですか?
-1X GPUには、独自のm.2ドライブを追加できる内部ストレージのオプションがあります。
1X GPUのRGBライトは何ですか?
-1X GPUには、好みに合わせてカスタマイズできるRGBライトがあります。
1X GPUが最も適している状況は何ですか?
-1X GPUが最も適している状況は、ハンドヘルドPCやミニPCを持っている場合で、より高いパフォーマンスを必要とする場合、またはより大きな画面でゲームをプレイする場合です。
1X GPUの設定方法はどのようになっていますか?
-1X GPUの設定方法是、電源プラグ、HDMI、Ethernetを接続し、ハンドヘルドPCの最新AMDドライバーをインストールしてから、USB-Cケーブルを接続することで簡単です。
1X GPUが提供するパフォーマンスはどの程度ですか?
-1X GPUが提供するパフォーマンスは、使用するゲームやプログラムによって異なりますが、平均的に30フレームから75フレームを超える高性能を発揮することができます。
1X GPUの欠点は何ですか?
-1X GPUの欠点は、価格が高いこと、電源供給器が大きく重くこと、USB-Aポートが少なく、USB 4接続による帯域幅の制限があることです。
1X GPUを購入する際の考慮すべき点は何ですか?
-1X GPUを購入する際には、価格、持ち運びの便利さ、ハンドヘルドPCやミニPCの互換性、そしてUSB 4ポートかOculinkポートを持っているかどうかを考慮する必要があります。
Outlines
🎮 イントロダクションと1X GPUの紹介
ビデオの冒頭で、Ruster Metroがゲーム好きの視聴者たちにイントロダクションを行い、1X GPUという外部グラフィックボードについて説明しています。1X GPUは、グラフィックカードがないデバイス(例えばハンドヘルドPCやミニPC)に接続して、より高いパフォーマンスを提供するものです。Rusterは、このアイデアについてすでにチャンネルで取り上げたことがあると語り、今回は1X GPUの利点と欠点を詳細に検証する予定です。1X GPUは独自の内部ストレージスロットがあり、M.2ドライブを追加できます。また、USB4接続だけでなく、OculinkやDual DisplayPort、HDMIポートも備えており、RGBライトも魅力的です。
💰 1X GPUの価格と比較
Rusterは1X GPUの価格について話し、価格帯は700ドルから始め、ストレージを追加設定するとさらに高くなることを指摘しています。この価格が大部分の人々の大きな問題になると思いますが、類似製品と比較することで、この価格が適切かどうかを判断することができます。1X GPUはノートパソコンGPU、AMD Ryzen RX 7600 MXTを使用しており、AMDのモバイルGPUリストで2番目に位置しています。しかし、同じGPUを使用するノートパソコンは現在購入できない状況です。Rusterは、この1X GPUが本体だけでなく、周辺機器としても活用できる状況で最も意味があると述べています。
🔧 1X GPUのセットアップとテスト
1X GPUのセットアップとテストについて説明しています。1X GPUはシンプルで、エグザストポート、3つのボタン(電源、ターボ、RGB)、2つのUSB Type-Aポート、1つのギガビットEthernetポート、2つのDisplayPort、2つのHDMIポートを備えています。さらに、外部ストレージを追加するスロットがあり、2280 M.2スロットに対応しています。Rusterは、1X GPUを1X Flyというハンドヘルドデバイスに接続してテストを行い、ゲームのテスト結果を報告しています。特に、ControlやDoom Eternal、Final Fantasy 7 Remakeなどのゲームでのパフォーマンスが向上していることを強調しています。
📊 1X GPUのパフォーマンスと比較
Rusterは1X GPUとGPD G1という別のGPUのパフォーマンスを比較しています。GPD G1は内蔵された電源供給ユニットがあり、軽量である一方で、1X GPUは大きな電源供給ユニットが必要であり、移植性に悪影響を及ぼしています。1X GPUはより多くのディスプレイアウトオプションとEthernetを持っており、GPD G1はより多くのUSBオプションとSDカードスロットを持っています。Rusterは、1X GPUのI/O配置が好きであり、GPD G1と比較して Cleanerなルックを得ることができます。
💸 1X GPUの評価とまとめ
Rusterは1X GPUの評価とまとめを行い、そのメリットとデメリットを述べています。1X GPUはハンドヘルドやミニPCの性能を向上させる素晴らしいアイデアであり、高価な330W電源供給ユニットと120Wのターボオプションを持っています。また、USB 4とOculinkの2つの接続オプションがあり、I/Oが片側に配置されていることで清潔なルックを実現しています。一方で、700ドルの高価格、大きな電源供給ユニット、2つのUSB Type-Aポートのみ、USB 4の帯域幅の制限などがデメリットとして挙げられています。Rusterは、1X GPUが適切かどうかを検討する必要があると結論づけ、視聴者に意見を求めています。
Mindmap
Keywords
💡eGPU
💡1X GPU
💡ハンドヘルドPC
💡価格
💡グラフィック性能
💡USB 4
💡Oculink
💡外部ストレージ
💡RGBライト
💡ゲームテスト
💡性能向上
Highlights
The 1X GPU is an external GPU designed to enhance the performance of devices that lack their own dedicated graphics card, such as handheld PCs or Mini PCs.
The 1X GPU features its own internal storage option, allowing users to add an m.2 drive for expanded storage.
In addition to USB4 connectivity, the 1X GPU also supports Oculus Link, providing more functionality and compatibility with VR headsets.
The device offers dual DisplayPort and HDMI port options, catering to various display setups and preferences.
Aesthetically, the 1X GPU includes customizable RGB lighting, adding a visual element to the user's gaming setup.
The 1X GPU is priced starting at $700, which can be a significant investment for those looking to enhance their current devices.
The AMD Ryzen RX 7600 MXT is the GPU model used in the 1X GPU, ranking it second on AMD's list of mobile GPUs.
Comparing the 1X GPU to laptops with similar GPU capabilities, the device can be seen as an expensive accessory rather than a standalone purchase.
The 1X GPU can be a worthwhile investment for those looking to extend the life and performance of their existing handheld or Mini PC devices.
The device's USB4 port can supply up to 100 watts of power, while the turbo button allows for an increased power supply of up to 120 watts.
The 1X GPU's compact and portable design is a key selling point, though its weight and the need for an additional power supply may impact its portability.
The device's I/O layout is designed for a clean look, with all connections on one side of the device.
The 1X GPU comes with a 330-watt power supply, ensuring ample power for the GPU and connected devices.
The device's setup process is straightforward, requiring only the installation of the latest AMD drivers and connection to a compatible handheld or Mini PC.
Game testing with the 1X GPU showed significant performance improvements over playing without the GPU, particularly when using the turbo mode and an Oculus Link connection.
The 1X GPU's performance is limited by the USB 4 connection's bandwidth, with games not fully utilizing the GPU's power potential.
The device's additional storage option allows users to install games directly onto the eGPU's SSD, preserving storage space on the connected handheld or Mini PC.
The 1X GPU's performance and value ultimately depend on the user's specific circumstances and whether they have a compatible device and the desire to enhance its capabilities.
Transcripts
[Music]
hey everybody this is Ruster Metro
gamecore today we're going to take a
look at an external GPU this one is
called the 1X GPU it's made by the same
folks that make the 1X player handhelds
now the idea behind these egpus is that
essentially if you have a device that
doesn't have its own graphics card for
example a handheld PC or maybe a Mini PC
you can plug this into it and it's going
to give you a lot more performance power
and I've covered this idea a couple
times on my channel already and it's
always a mixed bag sometimes it can
create a very good experience but there
are other considerations like the cost
and the ability to use it with other
devices down the line and so that's
definitely a topic that I want to cover
in this video but there are a couple
things about this 1X GPU that I think
are worth paying attention to for
example it has its own internal storage
option so you can add your own m.2 drive
to expand your storage every time you
plug it into this dock Plus this one's
got a lot of functionality in addition
to the usb4 connection you can also use
it with ocul link and then also it has
dual display port and HDMI port options
too and of course it's got some sweet
RGB lighting which everybody loves so in
this video we're going to go over all
the good and bad that comes with an
external GPU solution like this and then
see whether or not that balance makes
sense for you at this price point we're
going to have a lot of fun here so grab
a snack and drink and let's go ahead and
dive
in
[Music]
okay let's start with the most important
part which is going to be the pricing
because I think this is going to be the
big sticking point for most people and
as you can see the 1X GPU starts at $700
if you want to have it preconfigured
with additional storage it'll go up even
higher but for the purposes of this
review we'll stick with the $700 price
point because that's the model I'm
reviewing as well and I think the number
one question throughout this entire
video is whether or not this device in
particular is worth those $700 and I
think we should start by comparing this
against similar products at least the
best that we can so we'll start with the
GPU itself this is a laptop GPU it's the
AMD ryzen RX 7600 MXT now if you're
thinking that's a bunch of numbers and
letters I totally agree so let's put
that into context if we go to the AMD
website and look at their list of Mobile
gpus you can see that the 7600 MXT that
we're reviewing today is the second on
the list so it's not the most high-end
model that's the 7900 M but it's the
second one behind that now logically
when I think about one of these external
gpus the first thing I think about is
okay well it's using a laptop GPU so
what are the cost of these laptops that
are using the same GPU and that's where
things get tricky because as of right
now when looking at all of the big
retailer websites there is no laptop
that's using the same GPU that's
available for purchase now you can find
laptops with AMD graphics cards inside
but they vary a lot for example at Best
Buy you can find the RX 7900 M which is
the high-end GPU but that's going to
cost somewhere around $2,000 or more
depending on how you spec it out
meanwhile you can also find some lower
spec gpus like the RX
6550m this one has about half the
compute units of the GPU that we're
reviewing today so I expect the
performance will be quite a bit worse
than what we're going to see here and
it's a pretty similar story across all
the major retailers like micr Center and
newg they all have that really high-end
laptop but there's not a lot in the
middle the only laptop I could find with
a somewhat Equitable GPU is this one
this one has the Radeon RX
7700s now according to AMD there is a
difference between the s and m models in
the 7000 series the S models are more
efficient whereas the mod models are
more focused on gaming performance and
so there may be some differences between
the two but at least between the major
components things like compute units and
the memory size and type all those are
the same even the GPU frequency is very
similar so at the very least if we're
trying to find a similar laptop that has
the same GPU then I do think this Asus
one is probably your best bet now this
one is $400 more but bear in mind that
it comes with all sorts of things after
all it's a full-on computer so it's got
a CPU and RAM and a display and a
keyboard but at the very least you can
see that if you want to get a laptop
with similar performance you can get
this for about $400 more than the GPU
alone at least in this model but really
this comparison just highlights the fact
that the 1X GPU doesn't really have that
same point after all this is an
accessory to be used with something
that's already established so instead
let's kind of talk about the
circumstances that would make the 1X GPU
make a little bit more sense so in this
scenario we're going to take the Lenova
Legion go this is probably the most sold
handheld right now that has a USB 4 Port
so let's just assume in this scenario
that you bought a Lenova Legion go like
I did for around 700 750 bucks and let's
also assume that you're enjoying it in
handheld and tabletop mode but there's a
part of you that also wants to be able
to play it on a larger screen and maybe
with better performance and this is
where the 1X GPU comes into play it's
the same price does the Len NOA Legion
go itself but it improves the
performance on something that you
already own and so it's very
circumstantial but the situation here is
that if you already have a handheld or a
Mini PC and you want to increase its
performance without having to buy a new
handheld or PC this is one of the ways
you could do it and the way I see it
it's kind of a halfstep measure so let's
kind of follow this thread along we're
going to take the 1X fly as our example
this time this is a handheld that came
out last year and it has the ryzen 7
7840 U inside and that's an excellent
chip it's very simp ilar to what's in
the Lenova Legion go and a bunch of
other handhelds on the market right now
and so really when it comes down to it
there's no upgrade path for the 1X fly
yes there's a new chip the 8840 U that's
coming out but all the same the
performance is going to be negligible
between the two and because there isn't
really an upgrade path for the 1X fly
the next best is going to be the 1X GPU
now going along that thread even further
let's say a few years from now you're
ready to buy a new handheld PC I'm
assuming at that point we'll see a bunch
of new improvements to apus and so it
might make more sense to upgrade your
handheld and chances are that handheld
will also be compatible with USB 4 that
means that when you buy that newer
handheld you'll also be able to use the
1X GPU with it to increase the
performance so it's almost like going
another half measure in the sense that
you're now upgrading one of the two
components and so this does give your
external GPU a little bit longer of legs
in the sense that yes you can upgrade
your handheld and the GPU will also
upgrade the performance on that as well
anyway that's a rabbit hole I wanted to
run down really quickly before we got
further into this video because I think
a lot of people are going to think
what's the point of this thing and so
that's what I wanted to explain first
now that we have a better idea of the
context of when this might make sense
let's actually talk about the device
itself and like I mentioned before this
is a review unit but all opinions are my
own and no money was exchanged in any
way and of note I had about a month of
playing around with this before I made
this review anyway inside the box it's
pretty simple we've got the egpu itself
and so let's take a look at it first on
the left side we have our exhaust vent
and then on the opposite side we have a
bit of IO on the left we have three
buttons the power button turbo button
and RGB when you power this on and then
plug it into a computer the RGB will
start and by default it's going to
supply 100 watts of total power to the
GPU and if you press the turbo button
it's going to up it to 120 watts instead
now in terms of RGB you've got a lot of
variety if you tap on that button it'll
cycle through all of your options and
there are quite a few including single
solid colors as well as different
patterns but personally I just like your
standard RGB Lighting in a rainbow
pattern either way if you'd like you can
personalize it and it'll remember your
setting the next time you turn it on
also on this side we have two usba a
ports now let's take a look at the io on
the back on the far left we have a
gigabit Ethernet and we have two display
port and two HDMI port so you have
plenty of video out options further down
the right we have our connectivity
options that's going to be the UL link
and the USB Type 4 and then finally on
the far right we have our DC power plug
now the bottom of the device has a slot
for your external storage option and
it's held together magnetically so it's
very easy to take this off and this is
designed to work with a 2280 m.2 slot
now I'm filming with one hand right here
so I can't really show you the
installation process but I'm sure you
probably know how this works either way
I've put in one tbyte of storage that
we'll access later in this video before
that let's go through the rest of the
stuff that's within the Box we've got a
quick start manual that will explain all
the different components of the machine
and there are some quick instructions
that basically say make sure that you
turn it on and then download the latest
drivers now the other thing I found
interesting about the 1X GPU is the
external power supply and this thing is
a monster as far as power supplies go
but it does pack a lot of punch this is
a gan charger that is 330 watts and
that's going to provide plenty of power
for the GPU itself but then also
whatever you hook it up to just bear in
mind it is really big over half the size
of the GPU alone one nice thing about it
is the USB 4 Port can supply 100 watts
of reverse charging which means that no
matter what you plug it into it's
probably going to be able to fast charge
it and then finally also in the Box it
does come with a 1 M USBC cable now one
of the things that 1X player likes to
talk about with the 1X GPU is how
Compact and portable it is and to that
point I think I would disagree because I
don't find it to be very portable due to
its weight now the GPU itself is not
super heavy it's 853 G but you also have
to consider that power supply which is
going to be a necessary component and
when you combine the two it's over 1.5
kg it's about 3 and 3/4 lb and
personally I have been putting this in
my backpack and taking it back and forth
between my house and the studio and it
has been significantly heavy as a
comparison let's look at another GPU on
the market this is the GPD G1 which I
reviewed previously this one on its own
is about the same weight it's 850 g but
the thing about this one is the power
supply is internal so it's already
inside so at that point all you really
need is your power cable and those
combin is going to be 956 G or a little
over 2 lb now bear in mind even though
this has the exact same mobile GPU
inside it does have a smaller power
supply so this one only provides 240 WS
of power and the GPU itself only gets 60
to 100 watts of total GPU power so from
a performance standpoint just making
sure you get the most power suppli to
your GPU and the best gaming performance
it does look like the GPD G1 is a bit of
a compromise in that regard however
there's a little bit more to this story
which we'll talk about later when we do
our actual game testing either way I did
want to do a quick comparison between
these two because they are so similar in
addition to having the same laptop GPU
the size between the two is not that far
off either for me a major sticking point
is the io these are quite a bit
different the 1X GPU has more display
out options and ethernet whereas the GPD
G1 has more USB options and an SD card
slot but I would say the major
difference between the two doesn't
really have to do with the amount of I/O
but where it's placed one of my major
sticking points with the G1 is where the
Computer Connection ports are because
they're on the opposite side and like I
mentioned in the G1 review when you plug
everything up it does not look very
clean at all because you have wires
coming out of both sides and so at least
for me when it comes to having a cleaner
look I prefer to have everything on one
side or at least on the side as opposed
to on opposite ends and so in that
regard I do prefer the I/O layout of the
1X GPU okay now let's talk about setup
and testing this is all fairly simple
and straightforward first and foremost
we're going to plug everything into the
1X GPU the power plug HDMI as well as
ethernet and for our first example we're
going to use the 1X fly it has the ryzen
784 U 32 gigs of RAM and a 120 HZ
display and getting this all set up is
pretty easy you just need to make sure
that your handheld is running the latest
AMD drivers and then plug the USBC cable
from the USB 4 port on the handheld into
the GPU from there it should export your
display over to the external Monitor and
then also give you access to that SSD
that we installed earlier after that
it's just a matter of making sure your
drive is properly formatted then going
into your steam settings and making Mak
sure that you have Library access to
that drive as well once you have that
set up you'll be able to install games
directly onto that drive to not take up
storage space on your handheld and so
you might be wondering why you would
want to split your storage between the
egpu as well as the handheld or Mini PC
that you'll be plugging it into and it
really comes down to the type of games
that you want to play in the different
circumstances for example there are
going to be games that work better in a
handheld environment and then others
that you probably only really want to
play in a desktop mode and my first
thought when it comes to this type type
of setup is going to be real-time
strategy games for example I wouldn't
really want to play Age of Empires on a
handheld unless it had a really big
screen and so that's something that you
could have only installed in the egpu so
that you could play it in desktop mode
only that way you're not taking up space
with this game on your handheld itself
and I'm sure there are a bunch of other
examples of games that you would only
want to play on a monitor and not
necessarily on a handheld and you can
have the best of both worlds here anyway
that's really about it when it comes to
the setup and configuration it is pretty
simple to get this up and running so
let's go ahead and move on to our game
testing and kind of talk about the
experience and what it's going to bring
in terms of performance to start in all
of my testing I played it with the turbo
mode on so we have the 120 wats power of
the GPU so this should give us the best
performance possible at least via USB 4
now the monitor I'm testing with is only
1080p so I can only push the resolution
so far for most games so we're going to
focus on things like graphical settings
and FPS we'll start with control we're
playing this at 1080p with the highest
settings and and you can see here the
average frame rate is about 75 frames
per second and as a comparison when
playing this without the GPU you can
expect to get 1080p low settings and
about 30 frames per second locked so we
are getting well over double the
performance with a higher graphical
resolution with this egpu next up is
Doom Eternal we're going to run this at
1080p but with ultra nightmare settings
which is the highest that it'll go now
the frame rate kind of goes all over the
place depending on what environment
you're playing in but it'll usually be
at least 100 frames per second depending
on where you are and so when it comes to
a fast-paced shooter like this it seems
to work pretty well if you wanted to get
an even higher frame rate I would drop
down the settings to something like high
or even just regular nightmare now Final
Fantasy 7 remake is one of those rare
games where you can actually push the
resolution regardless of what monitor
you're using so for this game I did push
it to 4K and high settings and you can
see here we're getting a pretty stable
60 frames per second and also note this
game uses the full power potential of
the egpu you can see that the power draw
at the top right is about 120 wats next
up is H diverse 2 we're going to play
this at 1080p in ultra settings and you
can see here that we're getting about 48
to 52 frames per second now this is a
newer game and so it's probably not been
fully optimized and then also at the
highest graphical settings it is quite
power intensive so if you do want to
have something that's more stable like a
60 frames per second experience I would
recommend dropping it down to high or
medium settings and also bear in mind I
have no idea what I'm doing when I'm
playing this game I went through the
tutorial and then have just been playing
quick matches and I have been getting my
butt handed to me every time next we're
going to take a look at Destiny 2 now
this one is pretty interesting in the
fact that the GPU doesn't actually pull
the full 100 or even 120 watts instead
you can see that the GPU is really
capping out at around 50 Watts
altogether of power usage to me this
looks like a limitation of the USB 4
connection it's just not being able to
push enough data to it and so as a
result the GPU just doesn't get maxed
out as much as it could and it's also a
similar story with cyberpunk 2077 I'm
playing this at 1080p with ultra
settings and even with the turbo button
on it never really goes past 100 watts
and we'll dive into this whole bandwidth
thing a little bit more here in a second
but before that let's do a quick audio
test overall I found it's definitely
noticeable when playing a game but it's
nowhere close to something like a
desktop computer in the overall audio is
very close to what the gbd G1 was so
it's a very similar experience and for
me personally I didn't find it to be
overly loud either way okay next we're
going to try a couple different
connection scenarios to really get an
idea of what kind of performance we're
getting with and without the egpu for
this test we're going to use the minis
Forum 780 XTX this is a small PC that I
reviewed previously on the channel but
the thing about this one is that it has
an oculink Port so that means we can
test it in three different ways both
with ocul link and just USB before and
then of course without any egpu either
and we'll start with the lowest
performing category which is going to be
without the egpu at all and we'll keep
the settings the same across all three
platforms so this is going to be with
1080p ultra settings again and you can
see here that the average frame rate is
somewhere around 2930 frames per second
which honestly is quite impressive given
the fact that this is onboard Graphics
next we're going to do just the USB 4
connection so very similar to what we
were doing with the 1X fly handheld and
because the CPU is almost identical
between the two we're getting a very
similar performance about 60 frames per
second on average and the total GPU
power is about 100 WTS as well and so
performance between the two with the 1X
GPU seems to be similar between the 1X
fly and then this mini for Mini PC now
things get very interesting when we plug
in the oculink port and this connection
is a lot faster with much higher
bandwidth it's basically pcie speeds and
so there are two things to note number
one is the average frame rate is about
90 frames per second so that's 50% more
and then also the total Graphics power
is at a pretty stable 120 watts and so
this is what I mean when I say that
there's a bandwidth limitation with the
USB 4 Port it's not able to use the full
processing power of that GPU and I think
the 50% increase from 60 frames to 90
frames per second is pretty significant
with oculink and so my main point here
is if you want to make sure that you get
the absolute best performance with the
1X GPU then the U link is definitely
necessary because with a USB 4
connection alone you are are leaving
quite a bit of performance on the table
okay next up in my testing I wanted to
try out one other handheld we're going
to use the Lenova Legion go and I think
among the USB 4 handhelds this one's
probably the best suited for a docked
experience and there's a couple reasons
for that but the first is the fact that
it has its own kickstand so it makes it
pretty easy to prop up right next to
your egpu also the fact that it has
detachable controllers makes it pretty
convenient to be able to just pull them
off and then play them with an external
monitor either way I did a bunch of
testing with the legion Goat as well and
the performance here was very similar to
the 1X fly so I was getting an average
frame rate about 48 frames per second in
Hell divers 2 and I also got the similar
60 frames per second performance at 4K
with Final Fantasy 7 remake and then of
course to cap it off with cyberpunk 2077
it was also very similar the GPU was
pulling about 100 watts of power and the
frame rate was pretty consistently
around 60 frames per second and so I
think at this point you've got a pretty
good idea of what kind of performance
you can expect with the 1X GPU so let's
start wrapping up and talk about what I
like and what I don't like about it as
always we'll start with what I like and
I think number one is going to be the
fact that it gives you a performance
boost I love the idea of taking a
handheld or a Mini PC and extending its
life by using an egpu I also like that
this egpu has a lot of power to it in
addition to that 330 W power supply
we've got a 120 W turbo option but just
bear in mind that with many games in
order to really unlock that full power
potential you're going to need an
oculink connection and that's actually
the next point I like about it it is the
fact that we have the choice between USB
4 and ocul Link I think the oculink
connection is going to give you a lot
more bang for your buck but if you only
have a USB 4 handheld this will still
work which is pretty cool I also
appreciate the distribution of the io on
the device in the fact that it's all
just on one side it makes it have a very
clean look and to be honest I like the
RGB lighting as well it really added to
the overall aesthetic and then finally I
also appreciate the fact that they added
an additional storage option it's not
something that I think I'll use a lot
but I appreciate that they added it
nonetheless next we're going to talk
about some of the things I didn't like
about it we're going to start with that
$700 entry point because as much as I
love the idea of an external GPU that
price point is about the same as many
handhelds that you can buy right now and
it makes it difficult to justify when
the price of an accessory is the same as
a full-blown computer next I wasn't a
fan of the large and heavy power supply
the thing is almost as big and heavy as
the GPU itself and this overall size and
weight does make it less portable of an
option for me compared to its
competitors another thing I found
limiting was the fact that it only had
two usba ports that means I had room to
plug in a mouse and maybe an external
controller and that's about it and given
the fact that this works as a USB
docking station I would just like to
have more ports so I could use it in a
desktop environment another thing that I
consider to be a negative is the amount
of data bandwidth that we are limited to
with a usb4 connection and it seems kind
of in congruent with the GPU itself this
thing can go all the way up to 120 watts
of GPU power but but the usb4 bandwidth
with most games won't be able to reach
that anyway and so it's a bit of a shame
that you are going to leave some
performance on the table if you only use
USB 4 and it's also a bummer that there
aren't more handhelds within oculink
connection either in the end when it
comes to the 1X GPU and whether or not I
recommend it it is all very
circumstantial when it comes down to it
there are a lot of stars that have to
align for this to make sense number one
you're going to need a handheld or Mini
PC something that doesn't have its own
dedicated graphics card you're going to
need the desire to be able to plug this
into an external TV or a monitor
something that you can play it on a
bigger screen with better performance in
addition it'll need a USB 4 port at the
very least but an oculink Port if you
really want to make the best of it and
on top of that you're going to need $700
to kill to set this up in the first
place and depending on what you're
shopping for you might be able to buy
just a whole new handheld or Mini PC at
that price point so at the end of the
day it's really going to come down to
you are you in a position where an egpu
makes sense and if so then sure I could
see the 1X GPU being a good solution but
for me personally I feel like there's a
lot of check marks that have to be
marked first before it makes sense so
let me know what you think in the
comments down below does spending $700
on this egpu make sense in your current
gameplay kind of situation or do you
think the money would be better suited
somewhere else as always thank you for
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