ASUS Launches XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP External Graphics Card To “Accelerate” Gaming Performance But Is Capped At 75W

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   ASUS launches XG Core eGPU with Radeon RX 9060 XT LP capped at 75W

   ASUS has released the XG Core, a compact external graphics enclosure housing a Radeon RX 9060 XT LP GPU with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The unit connects via a single USB4 cable and fits in a 144 mm chassis, targeting portable gaming on devices like the ROG Ally X. However, the GPU is limited to a 75 W power envelope and a 1.6 GHz clock cap, which throttles performance compared to desktop variants. Pricing and release date have not been disclosed.

   Why it matters

   External GPUs have historically required bulky enclosures and proprietary connections, limiting their appeal for mobile users. The XG Core leverages USB4 bandwidth to deliver desktop-class graphics in a travel-friendly form factor, directly addressing the ROG Ally X's integrated graphics ceiling. The 75 W limit reflects thermal constraints of the small chassis and USB power delivery specs, creating a trade-off between portability and raw throughput.

   What is confirmed

   • ASUS launched the XG Core external graphics card featuring a Radeon RX 9060 XT LP GPU.
   • The XG Core includes 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.
   • The device connects via a single USB4 cable.
   • The GPU is capped at 75 W power consumption.
   • The GPU clock is capped at 1.6 GHz.
   • The enclosure measures 144 mm in size.
   • The XG Core is marketed for use with the ROG Ally X handheld.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Windows users must verify host PCIe-tunneling support for compatibility.
   • Price and release date remain undisclosed.

   What to watch next

   • Official pricing and regional availability announcements
   • Independent benchmarks measuring real-world gaming performance at 75 W
   • ASUS ROG XG Station 3 launch with Thunderbolt 5 support
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. Wccftech — ASUS Launches XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP External Graphics Card To “Accelerate” Gaming Performance But Is Capped At 75W
   2. TechPowerUp — ASUS Announces the XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP 16 GB GDDR6
   3. ASUS Pressroom — ROG XG Station 3 外接顯卡盒登場：支援 Thunderbolt 5
   4. tech-insider.org — ROG XG Station 3 eGPU: 120 Gbps, Canada Launch? [2026]
   5. The Gadgeteer — ASUS XG Core gives the ROG Ally X a desktop GPU over one USB4 cable
   6. wccftech.com — ASUS Launches XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP External Graphics ...
   7. windowsforum.com — ASUS XG Core RX 9060 XT External GPU: USB4 Compatibility and ...
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