GIGABYTE has unveiled the AORUS RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX eGPU during today's Beyond Edge online event. This external graphics solution features NVIDIA's desktop-grade GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with 16 GB VRAM in a compact 117 x 243 x 45 mm form factor. Unlike most existing eGPUs that rely on mobile AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT chips, GIGABYTE opted for a full desktop GPU implementation complete with their WINDFORCE cooling system. The decision to use desktop silicon means users get double the memory capacity compared to typical 8 GB variants, though this will likely push pricing above the $460 desktop card MSRP.

It features Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, delivering PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth that's reportedly only 5% slower than desktop PCIe 4.0 x16 performance. While Thunderbolt 5 adoption remains limited to high-end laptops and mini PCs, it maintains USB4 backward compatibility. In USB4 mode, it can work alongside laptop integrated graphics through Project G-Assist for balanced workloads. The AORUS RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX does more than just boost graphics. It serves as a full docking station offering three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with Power Delivery 3.0, provides Ethernet connectivity and allows Thunderbolt 5 daisy-chaining. The AORUS logo and interior light up with RGB lighting. GIGABYTE is yet to announce pricing and exact availability.