ASUS has updated the official specifications for the PCIe slot-powered XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP, an external GPU that operates within a strict 75 W power limit. The device runs at a default game clock of 1,010 MHz and boosts to 1,600 MHz, with OC mode reaching 1,030 MHz and 1,620 MHz. In contrast, the standard Radeon RX 9060 XT LP delivers a base frequency of 1,380 MHz and boost up to 3,040 MHz, nearly double the performance.
The Navi 44 XTLP chip is limited to 75 W, compared to the desktop GPU's 140 W requirement and external power connector. This power cap forces lower clocks to ensure stability and thermal efficiency in its compact 114 × 117 × 39 mm chassis. Connected via USB4, the XG Core offers limited display outputs and serves as a portable graphics dock for mini-PCs, notebooks, and handhelds.
ASUS introduced the XG Core at Gamescom 2026 as a compact, less gaming-focused alternative to the ROG XG Mobile e GPU. It supports both gaming and local AI workloads, with the updated spec highlighting 406.3 AI TOPS. The performance trade-off enables desktop-class RDNA 4 silicon in a USB4-powered external form factor consuming half the power of a typical discrete RX 9060 XT GPU.
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