Razer Unleashes Core X V2 eGPU With Thunderbolt 5 To Level Up Laptop Gaming

Razer is making another run at the external GPU enclosure segment, this time with the Core X V2, a next-generation eGPU and the first from Razer to feature Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. The idea with this (and pretty much external GPU enclosures) is to enable desktop-class graphics performance on laptops that might otherwise be underpowered for gaming and content creation chores.

"Designed for maximum flexibility and raw graphics power, it serves as a plug-and-play upgrade to transform your ultra-portable laptop into a desktop-class gaming, content creation, and future-ready setup," Razer explains.

Therein lies the main draw—you don't need a burly laptop to deploy the Core X V2. That's not to say you'd want to pair this eGPU with an ultra-budget laptop sporting a weak/entry-level CPU and a paltry amount of RAM. But if you prioritized productivity and battery life over raw graphics horsepower when you bought ...