Aoostar has recently entered the market alongside companies like Ayaneo, GPD, and One-Netbook by launching two complete eGPU options that utilize AMD's RDNA 3 technology. Customers can choose between the Radeon RX 7600M and the Radeon RX 7600M XT, marketed as the XG76 and XG76XT, respectively.
Performance Comparison
In our tests, the Radeon RX 7600M and RX 7600M XT show a performance difference of about 20%. This gap is largely due to the RX 7600M XT having four extra Compute Units (CUs). Additionally, it benefits from quicker VRAM and a higher boost clock speed. However, both graphics cards are robust enough to run most modern AAA games at 1080p with medium to high settings.
Connectivity Options
The Aoostar XG76 and XG76XT models come with OCuLink and USB4 support, which is a significant advantage. Moreover, the XG76XT can provide up to 100 W of power to any connected device. They also feature two DisplayPort 2.0 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, and an extra USB Type-C port for accessories.
Limitations and Pricing
Sadly, Aoostar’s initial eGPU models do not include USB Type-A ports or M.2 SSD expansion slots. Reportedly, they stay below 50 dB even under maximum load, which is better than some competing products. Nonetheless, the XG76XT's performance is comparable to existing products like the GPD G1 (currently priced at $699.95 on Amazon). Aoostar is set to release the XG76 and XG76XT worldwide on November 21, with prices of $499 and $619, respectively.
