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The Sparkle eGPU Studio-G 850, unveiled at CES 2025 (via TechPowerUp), brings Thunderbolt 5 to the range of external GPU cases.
This increases data throughput to 120 Gbps, a notable improvement over the previously available Thunderbolt 3 standard.
Another major upgrade in the Sparkle eGPU Studio-G 850 is the inclusion of an 850W power supply, increasing compatibility with high-performance but power-hungry desktop graphics cards.
Improved power and compatibility
The Studio-G 850 comes in a 403 x 200 x 237mm case and supports GPUs, with three slot brackets available for installation.
It supports two USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, and a Gigabit Ethernet jack for network integration.
Unfortunately, the Studio-G 850 is not compatible with Macs because Apple has not enabled external GPU (eGPU) support on its Apple Silicon processors (M1 and later).
The official price and release date of the Studio-G 850 are not yet known, but its appearance at CES 2025 suggests that it could hit the market soon.
