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Blackmagic Design eGPU powers MacBook Pro
Jul
Blackmagic Design announces the release of a new eGPU for MacBook Pro computers. Apple has been gradually increasing eGPU support within macOS. However, getting the right external frame and GPU configuration is more complicated. Blackmagic’s new eGPU promises to make things as easy as plug and play.
Blackmagic Design eGPU
The new box with integrated graphics processor Radeon Pro 580 works via Thunderbolt 3. It contains its own power supply and can provide up to 85w of power to external devices, including the laptop. In addition, there are two Thunderbolt 3 ports, 4 USB ports and a 4K-capable HDMI connection. The Radeon Pro 580 provides up to 5.5 teraflops of processing power and can fill 38.4 billion textured pixels per second. It is also directly compatible with Apple Metal for increased performance in applications that support it.
Blackmagic says the chassis is made up of a single piece of aluminum and has a cooling system designed to run at a rate of 18dB. It is a part that is now available from Apple’s website.
