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Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU vs Razer Core: Comparison
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU and Razer Core separate most on host power delivery: Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU at 85, Razer Core at 100, 15% in favour of Razer Core. PSU Wattage splits them by another 14%, this time favouring Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Standard | Thunderbolt 3 (dual ports for daisy-chaining) | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Brand | Blackmagic Design | Razer |
| Extra Ports | HDMI, DisplayPort, 2x USB-A 3.1, additional Thunderbolt 3 | 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, Gigabit Ethernet |
| PSU Wattage | 580 | 500-14% |
| Host Power Delivery | 85-15% | 100 |
| Cooling Type | Active fan, designed by Apple for quiet operation | Active fan, single rear exhaust |
| Model | Blackmagic eGPU | Core (2016, RC21-0064) |
| Price | Launched at $699 (2018), discontinued | Launched at $499.99 (2016) |
Verdict
Blackmagic Design Blackmagic eGPU
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A clean, quiet, Mac-tailored eGPU that was easy to buy and use, but has been discontinued for years and can't be upgraded.
Razer Core
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Historically important as one of the first Thunderbolt 3 eGPU boxes, but long superseded by the quieter, more compatible Core V2 and Core X.