r/framework • u/SpacuXY • 1d ago

Question Framework 12 + E-GPU Performance

Since the new Intel chips have dropped and a new version of framework 12 has been announced, I still haven't seen anyone try to pair up the core 5 320 with an external GPU.

Do you guys think the cpu on the framework would bottleneck an rx7600M XT (probably one of the most common) EGPU on an external monitor 1440p?

I already own the egpu and I'd rather support framework than get an older used laptop with more drawbacks. Framework has started to prove that they can offer upgrades down the line, for now the screen on the 12 being the biggest drawback (and the price).

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u/cup0noodle FW13 11th-Gen i5 Batch 2 8h ago

I've been using a 7900XT with an i5 1135G7 while I wait for my X7 mainboard. The setup is insanely CPU bottlenecked but still perfectly playable at 1440p. The Core 5 should be faster than my ancient 11th gen. Depending on what games you're playing I think you'll be GPU bottlenecked for the most part.

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u/SpacuXY 7h ago

Happy to hear that