Razer is back with a new addition to its Core line of external graphics enclosures.The Razer Core X V2 external graphics enclosure can house recent GPUs from brands including NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon.It uses a single Thunderbolt 5 cable to the host device; in its press materials, Razer claims this tech delivers up to twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4.
This is true, but Thunderbolt 5 still isn't on the level of a modern desktop GPU connection, being roughly equivalent to 8 lanes of PCIe Gen 3.The Core X V2 s not available yet, but will retail for $350 when it does go on sale some time "soon."An eGPU can beef up the visual power of a gaming laptop or handheld.Razer has had several available over the years, starting with the Core alongside its Blade Stealth model in 2016.
It followed up with the Core X in 2018 and the colorful Core X Chroma in 2019.The availability of Thunderbolt 5 ports has renewed interest in this product category since it increases the maximum bandwidth for an eGPU.ASUS also introduced an eGPU of its own at CES 2025.
