GIGABYTE has announced what it touts as the “world’s fastest” external NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. This high-performance eGPU connects to laptops or PCs via the ultra-fast Thunderbolt 5 interface, features liquid cooling, and is uniquely based on the desktop version of the graphics card rather than a mobile variant.
According to the manufacturer, the GIGABYTE AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX is capable of transmitting data to a connected computer at speeds of up to 120 Gbps and receiving data at up to 40 Gbps. The eGPU enclosure houses an ATX 3.1 standard-compliant power supply unit, along with the following array of interfaces:
- 2 x Thunderbolt 5
- 3 x DisplayPort
- 1 x HDMI 2.1b
- 1 x Ethernet (2.5 Gbps)
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
Additionally, the eGPU can charge mobile devices that support the PD 3.0 fast charging protocol. This new product was showcased at Computex 2025. Pricing and the official sales start date have not yet been announced.