GPU shortages began (crypto mining, chip shortages…) and even if you could find graphics card – prices were insane. There are no drivers.īut then, AMD came along with Radeon RX 6000 series – I was again happy, because finally, something was out from AMD stable that could compare to Nvidia offerings.īut then, suddenly, after both Nvidia and AMD new gpus should appear on the market – there were no gpus to be seen. Many of you were probably excited the same way I was when Nvidia presented RTX 3000 series gpus, and also if you work only on Apple machines – sad at the same time – because Apple does not support Nvidia graphics cards anymore. Also, not all RX 6000 cards are compatible with MacOS. We are in tough position these days – gpu shortages and prices are enormous (although market is currently settling down), we are limited to AMD Radeon offerings on MacOS and one more thing people often overlook – Mac Pro cannot accept all graphics cards – only certain dimensions. The active GPU will appear next to the Graphics.If you don’t need all the power custom Mac Pro Radeon Vega II gpus can offer, you probably went the same road I did – selected basic gpu you can buy with Mac Pro and then – upgrade yourself. If you want to check which graphics card your MacBook Pro is currently using, go to the Apple menu on your Mac and select About this Mac. Q: Which Graphics Card Is My MacBook Pro Using? The graphics performance boost you get with an eGPU cannot be understated, especially for the 13-inch MacBook Pro models with integrated graphics.Īnd the best part is that you can unplug the eGPU and carry your MacBook with you to work or just about anywhere, something you can't do with a desktop PC. If your workflow requires apps that use Metal, OpenGL, and OpenCL, or you want to enable new gaming and VR experiences, an external GPU is definitely worth the investment.Īn eGPU can also help you connect additional monitors to your MacBook Pro, charge your Mac, add more ports, and use your MacBook while its display is closed (clamshell mode). However, the latest Macs with an Apple M1 chip do not yet support external GPUs. Apple introduced the eGPU technology at the 2017 WWDC, making it easier to accelerate the graphics performance of your MacBook Pro without upgrading to a new one. FAQ Q: Can You Use an External GPU With a MacBook Pro?Īny MacBook Pro with an Intel processor and Thunderbolt 3 ports can use an external GPU.
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