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eGPU

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000373

An external graphics processing unit housed in its own enclosure with a power supply, which connects to a computer to enhance its graphics performance. An eGPU allows laptops or other less powerful computers to handle demanding graphical tasks like gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering. Connection to the host computer is made through a high-bandwidth interface, most commonly Thunderbolt 3 or 4.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000373
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectHardware
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000373",
  "term": "eGPU",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "An external graphics processing unit housed in its own enclosure with a power supply, which connects to a computer to enhance its graphics performance. An eGPU allows laptops or other less powerful computers to handle demanding graphical tasks like gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering. Connection to the host computer is made through a high-bandwidth interface, most commonly Thunderbolt 3 or 4.",
  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/egpu/"
}

Record 411 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.