- Zotac ZBOX MAGNUS EN275060TC efficiently fits a desktop RTX 5060 Ti
- RTX 5060 Ti offers performance close to that of the 5070 Ti laptop GPU
- Hybrid PCIe design powers the GPU without the need for external connectors
Zotac has launched the ZBOX MAGNUS EN275060TC, a mini PC that puts a full desktop GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB inside a 2.65-liter frame.
The system uses a custom discrete GPU design that operates without a traditional external power connector, instead relying on a hybrid PCIe structure described as “PCIe x8 5.0 + x8 5.0.”
Its 19-volt system input is routed to the graphics card via a secondary lane, while the primary PCIe 5.0 x8 connection provides the expected bandwidth for GPU operation.
Desktop and Laptop GPU Performance Comparison
Performance data based on thousands of PassMark samples places the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB close to the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU.
Both models entered the reference lists in the second quarter of 2025 with support for DirectX 12_2 and OpenGL 4.6.
The desktop RTX 5060 Ti is priced at $500, offers 16GB of memory, runs at higher clock speeds, and posts a G3D Mark score of 22,785.
Its cost-performance metric is 45.57 G3D frames per dollar, giving it a clear value advantage.
The 5070 Ti laptop variant includes 12GB of memory and lower frequencies, but produces a slightly higher G3D Mark figure of 23,082.
Tests show small advantages for the laptop’s GPU in DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 workloads, although none of the gaps are large enough to imply a clear performance separation.
The EN275060TC is the smallest system in Zotac’s current Blackwell-based lineup capable of housing a desktop GPU.
The model ships with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, a mobile-class processor that has sparked debate among some observers who were expecting a fully desktop-oriented configuration.
Zotac offers an alternative system, the EU27507TC, that uses a larger chassis and a different processor for buyers looking for a more traditional design.
However, the compact model still stands out by fitting the combination of CPU and GPU into a limited internal volume without reducing the performance targets of the graphics card.
The EN275060TC uses a desktop GPU inside a compact case, relying on a rare PCIe-based power delivery configuration to support the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti.
The design raises practical considerations related to thermal performance and sustained operation, which remain relevant factors for systems built with limited internal volume.
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