Summary

GPDStore blog review of the gpd-g1 eGPU Docking Station (2024 model) featuring AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT. Tested via Oculink with gpd-win-max-2 2023 on external 4K monitor.

Key Specs

  • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT (RDNA 3.0)
  • Base/Game/Boost Clock: 1500 / 2300 / 2615 MHz
  • VRAM: 8 GB GDDR6 @ 2250 MHz
  • TGP: 120 W
  • PSU: Built-in 240 W GaN
  • Connections: Oculink (SFF-8612) + USB 4
  • Video output: HDMI 2.1 x1, DisplayPort 1.4a x2
  • Data: USB 3.2 x3, SD 4.0 x1
  • Dimensions: 8.8 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches (22.5 x 11.1 x 3.0 cm)
  • Weight: ~920 g
  • Price: $690.95

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Lowest settings)

ResolutionIntegrated FPSeGPU FPSIncrease
800p+23%
1200p+56%
1440p+119%
4K2871+153%

Cyberpunk 2077 (Low settings)

ResolutionIntegrated FPSeGPU FPSIncrease
800p-1080p+20-35%
1440p+132%
4K13.535.2+160%

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Minimal settings)

ResolutionIncrease
800p+83%
1080p+194%
1440p+152%
4K+181%

Street Fighter 6 (Highest settings)

  • 720p/1080p: full 60 FPS on G1
  • 1440p: ~148% average increase
  • 4K: ~240% average increase (integrated kept crashing at ~10 FPS)

Key Finding

At 4K: ~150% average FPS increase. At 1440p: ~108% average increase. Below 1080p: diminishing returns.

Sweet spot: 1440p and above. Oculink provides better bandwidth and stability than USB 4.

Verdict

All-in-one portable eGPU solution. Key advantage is compact size and integrated PSU/ports. Best at 1440p+ resolutions. Note: tested with beta drivers which caused issues; AMD driver update showed up to 30% performance increase.