GMKtec AD-GP1 eGPU Dock with Radeon 7600M XT

Overview

Handheld gamers and mini PC owners get far more graphics power from the GMKtec dock, an external box with a built-in AMD Radeon mobile graphics chip. It connects to the host over an Oculink cable or a USB Type-C cable, drives monitors through HDMI and DisplayPort and runs from its own power adapter.

A built-in GPU turns a thin laptop or handheld into a desk gaming machine without opening a case, and the dock ships with both connection cables. Graphics memory is modest for the highest resolutions, Mac computers are unsupported, and the listed Europlug power plug may need an adapter outside Europe.

Who it's for

Owners of handhelds such as the Legion Go or ROG Ally X, mini PCs and thin laptops can dock at a desk for heavier games and video editing. Mac users and anyone with only older USB ports should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Graphics speed depends heavily on the link to the host: Oculink gives the GPU a more direct PCI Express path, while a USB connection adds overhead that lowers frame rates. Air cooling governs how long the mobile chip holds its clock under load. Playing on a monitor plugged into the dock avoids sending frames back over the cable to the host screen.

Specifications