Blackmagic eGPU 3 month Review - Video Editors BEWARE!

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Why the Blackmagic eGPU isn't worth it (for most people)
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In this video I do a long term 3 month review on the Apple co designed blackmagic eGPU external graphics unit for video editing. I tested a variety of laptops including a 13" macbook pro and two 15" Macbook Pro's with FCX Final cut pro X, Devinci Resolve 15, and adobe resolve 2018. The codecs that were used were ProRes RAW, 4K h.264 and 4K H.265 HEVC, RED R3D RAW, and Canon Cinema Raw Lite from the C200. Overall I wasn't happy with the results for anyone with a 15.4" Macbook pro.
If you have a new 13.3" mid 2018 Mabook pro with the quad core processor this blackmagic egpu is a good fit especially if you want to connect to a thunderbolt 3 display like the LG ultrafine 5K monitor. The eGPU is very quit but large and with a non upgradable graphics card which is a major downside. For most I would suggest getting a seperate extenal enclosure like the Sonnet and then pair it with a vega 64 if you can afford it.
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@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

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@felipe-yang 5 жыл бұрын

Was this tested in Mojave or High Sierra?

@jermainemendoza 5 жыл бұрын

The Vega 64 is not supported on the sonnet 550 you linked. You need the 650 model for Vega 64

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Jermaine Mendoza how come? It uses a maximum of 295 watts but for video editing you use less than for gaming.

@jermainemendoza 5 жыл бұрын

Max Yuryev if you go to sonnets page for the eGPU and read the 550 description at the very bottom, it says Vega 64 is not supported. Also, apple pairs the 650 with the Vega 64 in their Sept 24 eGPU info page. www.sonnettech.com/product/egfx-breakaway-box.html

@jermainemendoza 5 жыл бұрын

Max Yuryev and apples eGPU info link support.apple.com/en-us/HT208544

@ZONEofTECH 5 жыл бұрын

Amazingly in-depth video! Well done! 👌

@techgoggles 5 жыл бұрын

ZONEofTECH hope you guy's issues are fixed

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TwoMinutePapers 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent comparisons, as always. Finally, proper eGPU support in FCPX (at least it seems like that now, hope it's also stable).

@fatgrouch 5 жыл бұрын

You nailed it ! Quick summary and in depth details for different codex/camera shooter Well done !

@WalrusRiderEntertainment 5 жыл бұрын

What performance increase would you see with a 2018 mac mini hooked up to an LG USB-C monitor?

@giuvilas1 5 жыл бұрын

Did it get better now on MacBook 15inch? Any improvement after latest updates? Was thinking to get a Gigabyte Gaming Box RX580

@ResizeFilms 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Max, hope you’re doing well. Have you already tested the new Blackmagic eGPU Pro (processor Radeon RX Vega 56) ? Greetings

@andyraps 5 жыл бұрын

Good punchy review Max. Just the right level of detail and great advice. I am in that sliver of market this is good for and have been using with a 2018 13 MBP (quad i7) . Very happy with the BMD eGPU in this setup.

@Rednunzio 5 жыл бұрын

is stable the use of egpu on MBP18 and Mojave or are frequent crashes in the use or worse forced restarts for kernle panic? Is your experience positive?

@andyraps 5 жыл бұрын

@@Rednunzio I have not had any crashes, but there have been some occurrences where the eGPU does not eject properly, and a forced reboot is needed. It mostly seems to be caused when using Chrome.

@Rednunzio 5 жыл бұрын

@@andyraps Thanks for the reply ? The important thing is that it is something related to the egpus and that the system is stable during use. I read about possible problems with kernel panic caused by T2 but obviously not all of them are affected by these problems.

@KitGuruTech 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video max. Well done.

@sebulban 5 жыл бұрын

Did you use 2 GPUs on tests with resolve tests on 15” models? I mean the dGPU + eGPU together. Was it resolve 14 or 15? And free or studio?

@omidontop 4 жыл бұрын

Great review! Would you please consider using graphs to compare the numbers next time rather than a table?

@TechBoxNorth 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very helpful video! I was hoping for a refreshed iMac this october as a complement to my Macbook Pro 13" but since that didn't happen I just ordered a Razer Core X eGpu chassi along with the RX580 linked in this video's description. Hopefully it will be good enough until the iMac gets upgraded to 8th (or 9th?) gen intel cpu's. Thanks again!

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Correction, the 13" Macbook pro that was used is slightly more expensive than listed: ▶ bhpho.to/2Ox98O4

@rishabmehtaphotography 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Max first up all I would like to thank you for all your efforst you put to make these awesome videos..I want to understand how you get creamy quality on videos..would you mind sharing video editing program and export settings as I love the quality of your KZfaq Videos..Thanks

@Djk0t 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always. Interesting results. Can you link the test files you used in order to check on our side? Keep up the hard work, and all the best with your new channel.

@DemetriusWren 5 жыл бұрын

My first time commenting! I have a maxed out work computer (2017 MacBook Pro 15") , the LG Ultrafine 5K and this eGPU. So far I've been happy with it. I keep certain peripherals plugged into the USB outputs like my microphone/speakers, iphone charger, monitor, external HD, etc. So it creates an elegant solution for plugging in and going quickly with one Thunderbolt 3 cable. I have found great performance boost in Resolve and also decent in FCP X (if I turn off the high quality settings and keep it at performance mode). Odd, however, is the fact that this eGPU crashes safari when watching videos so I'm forced to use chrome (which is not so bad) but I would have expected apple software to work better with this as its "apple certified." I suspect Mac couldn't put a faster GPU in the enclosure at risk of making folks not want to buy a iMac Pro. I don't use Premiere or After Effects much...but when I do, I don't see really any performance improvement as there is no CUDA. Thanks for your review!

@danger_pig 5 жыл бұрын

does the integrated webcam work properly when passing through the blackmagic?

@khongphobtunlumbute4329 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Max. Thanks for all you have done. There are so useful. Right now i am going to buy a new macbook pro 13” 2019 model. However i have concerned only one thing. There is a workable of Egpu graphic incase i am using this macbookpro with blackmagic on bootcamp for 3D modeling Renderer program such as Lumion or Endscape. Both programs are on window platform but i have to use them sometime. Can you answer me for this please.

@levitezer 5 жыл бұрын

As the thunderbolt 3 is the bodle neck how would a faster eGPU help? Would be interesting to see comparacion on this.

@tmpst787 5 жыл бұрын

Could the bottleneck be from daisy chaining the eGPU and thunderbolt screen? Shouldn’t you be running demanding devices on separate buses anyway?

@milligramm 4 жыл бұрын

I Max, I discover your channel a week ago and I'm a big fan! I have been facing a problema with my macbook pro 15 from 2018 with vega 20 graphics. When the MBP is connect to an external monitor (4k Benq monitor) it really overheats and the fans go crazy. Do you know anything related with this issue? Is there any simple solution? Thank you!

@brandmeegmbh9883 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Max, Very cool videos. Thank you. Are you still going to do a report on Blackmagic eGPU Pro? What do you think about Readon VII?

@camthecolombian 5 жыл бұрын

Max, do you feel the same way after FCPX 10.4.4 ? Thank you

@and_zhdanov 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Max. Could you test Davinci Studio 4K noise reduction on macbook pro 15 2018? Is 4Gb enough to work with 4K noise reduction? and comparison with eGPU, is there any improvement. I choose a macbook, but I’m afraid that video memory will not be enough, as it happens now on my Windows laptop with 1050 Ti 4Gb. or is it better to take macbook 15 2017 + eGPU? Thank you.

@HiFiInsider 5 жыл бұрын

Max, thank you for the review. Can you pls. tell me if my base model 2017 13" MBP will benefit from this eGPU. When I play a 4K video in Chrome using LG 4K display with MBP, it gets very hot. Will the eGPU help in this situation?

@bocusfocus9714 5 жыл бұрын

Hi-Fi Insider I use it with my 13” 2017. Works well ;)

@Nikitadatsichin 5 жыл бұрын

I have Mac pro with dual D700, is the Blackmagic eGPU faster?

@SwapnilBhartiya 5 жыл бұрын

You have some of the best content out there. No drama no fluff, no selling of fear. What are your thoughts on the new 2019 MacBook Pro 8 core?

@thebusinessfirm9862 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Max, thanks for making this video, mate. Is it possible to have this eGPU work with a 2014 MacBook Pro 13 inch? Cheers, Steve.

@nonstar8182 4 жыл бұрын

Also depends on if the thunderbolt port is 2-lane vs 4-lane.

@knoptop 5 жыл бұрын

So, is there any specifics on what videos you’ll be posting here compared to your new channel?

@nyrubin 5 жыл бұрын

The other channel everything is shot on a 8k red, and the production budget for it will be double 💪✌

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Haha :) filmmaking stuff will still be here (for now) and that will be focused on tech stuff (for now)

@tommytexter4054 5 жыл бұрын

what about 2018 Mac mini with 6 core i7? Any bottleneck issue? It has integrated graphic like 13 inch MacBook Pro.

@JohnnyMotel99 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Max, a lot of info to absorb. Is there a website page where it’s all written down? It all went by too fast for me! There are a couple of videos on 9to5 Mac where other eGPU boxes are tested. They seem to favour Resolve as the software with the best boost.

@stevey500 5 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me if you run into video playback issues? Maybe this has to do with your timeline lag in FCPX... Issues especially arise with 4k60 video playback in Mac OS via eGPU and 4k monitor hooked to the egpu. I have tested an RX580 Aorus box (ti83 chipset) and Akitio Node Pro with Vega 56 (ti83 chipset) with 2018 13" i7 Macbook Pro with fresh 10.14.1 install. Performance in applications is awesome, quite incredible what is doable in FCPX and Premiere on a laptop but when it comes time to play back 4k60p content, the system chokes. While 4k60p content is playing, the eGPU utilization shows at 100% in activity monitor and the whole OS slows down. This can be an h264 250Mbps or h265 50Mbps video file in quicktime or VLC or just 4k60 content from youtube in chrome. I then booted up to Windows 10 and proved that it is not bottlenecking. When bootcamed to windows 10 with the same setup, the system plays 4k60 video content beautifully, doesn't slow down, no frame drops and the eGPU shows it topping at 50-65% utilization depending on which browser and program used for playback. I have attempted to contact apple about this, no response yet.

@NealAndrews 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys. Using this egpu, do you think there would be any noticeable video editing gains on the MBP 13 (10th-gen) 2020? I'm not a pro user, but I still really like the quietness and form factor of this, and the idea of using it as a docking/monitor solution. I shoot with a Panny GH5, and a graphics boost when colour grading would be a bonus.

@twinx11 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Question should i get Apple 15" MacBook Pro 2017 with Touch Bar; 3.1GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Radeon Pro 560 4GB or Apple 13.3" MacBook Pro 2018 with Touch Bar, 2.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5, 16GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Iris Plus 655 im a music video editor there both the same price

@hidetakejapan 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Max I have question about eGPU box. I got Vega 64 which eGPU box is good now? and 550W is enough power for Vega 64? Should I change a power supply for 650W?

@maxm00d 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Max This is Max too! I just want to clarify are you saying any Egpu solution for the 15 inch MacBook Pro’s are not really worth it?? Or just the BMD version? I have a mid 2014 15 inch MacBook Pro retina and was about to buy the vega64 with sonnet 650w Egpu enclosure plus the TB3 to TN2 adapter. But that’s like a $1000. Worried it’s no point.... Your advice is appreciated!!

@Helinut 5 жыл бұрын

Max, thanks so much for this update. I've been waiting the hear how you got along with the BlackMagic box. I have a question, if you don't mind. I'm trying to make due (budgetary constraints) on a late 2013 MacBook Pro 15', and FCPX for my videos. Would there be any benefit to me to add an eGPU to my setup? Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3 are the max outputs.

@rohanjain4573 5 жыл бұрын

Not really. TB2 bandwidth is honestly too weak. Get an enclosure when you can upgrade.

@OLDManGamer2068 5 жыл бұрын

Camera Conspiracies (KZfaq Channel) told me about your channel and I like it, I'm glad he told me about your channel

@HiFiInsider 5 жыл бұрын

I really want this but I'm on the fence. Hope your review will help me decide.

@Check-it-out 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Max, if i place a Blackmagic egpu between my tv and my Mini 2018, will audio be passed thru the Blackmagic egpu ? I now use a TB3 to HDMI dongle. Thx !

@mannyvidsnyc 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder, with the new Mac mini, how would the black magic eGPU perform?

@Gizmopunk1 5 жыл бұрын

Manny Vids so I’ve watched a ton of these videos and it looks like it comes down to personal preference. If you don’t want to fiddle with a bunch of compatibility preferences and you have beefed up your Mac Mini and Blackmagic eGPU will totally work. On the other hand if you really like having control over how you throttle your own workflow based on the various performance settings of your render software, PC processing speed, eGPU processing etc... then you may want to find a specific graphics card an enclosure because it will allow you more control to customize your workflow. It’s also looking about $400 cheaper. To me time is money and I know the Blackmagic eGPU will be more plug-n-play. I realize I’ll be sacrificing $400 and most of my ability to customize my rendering / exporting workflow but if I’m producing content I’m making money. I make no money when I’m geeking out about precise benchmarks. Luckily while things are rendering I just use that time to call up new clients ;)

@Gizmopunk1 5 жыл бұрын

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@stevesun11001 5 жыл бұрын

The card in BlackMagic is RX580, you can build a eGPU lot cheaper (Razor Core X + Radeon Vega 56/64).

@elbedouirayen7938 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u for this video i just have a question can this work with macbook pro 15 retina mid 2014 please??

@JoeOberster 5 жыл бұрын

So I'm confused. Should I not buy one? My timelines are sometimes unwatchable with 4K proxy footage, a LUT, one or two color correction effects, audio noise reduction, and audio EQ. Also with some graphics layers at times and overlapping video layers. I have a 2017 MBP, 2.8Ghz i7, 16GB RAM, Radeon Pro 555 2GB GPU. Are you saying I shouldn't buy this?

@chiggedycheckyoself 5 жыл бұрын

Would have been great to see how it compares to the iMac.

@rohanleander 5 жыл бұрын

Could you do a review on the dell ultra shape 27 inch qhd monitor please.

@stuemler 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Max, I have a mid 2012 13inch MacBook Pro. I have a Samsung Pro SSD and good Ram. Outside of Blu-ray mods and fresh Thermal Paste have done everything I feel this device needs. What would be a good custom eGPU for this model, that I could carry forward when I upgrade? (Apple is supposed to be replacing their butterfly keys next year which will help me to upgrade) I do video editing, Microsoft Office, Audio Editing, Gaming, and other multimedia.

@ZacTolley 5 жыл бұрын

It seems that this EGPU only benefits users with a 13" MBP using the LG 5K ultrafine, but guess what, I have a 13" 2018 MBP and the LG 5L ultrafine. I love my MBP 13 and the Ultrafine 5k but some windows resize real slow and transitions can be choppy on the 5k display compared to a 1440p monitor. Does this EGPU take over graphics acceleration for everything on the external monitor, even desktop drawing, or is it just used in select apps like final cut for its rendering? If I can get a smoother desktop experience, like the iMac, with the portability of the 13" then that is perfect for my job as a web coder.

@ohoiifilmmotiondesign4822 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Max, great review. One question - maybe redundant - your recommendation for Macbook Pro 13" users to go with the BM eGPU : is this also valid even with a 2016 model? thank you

@Sandia49 5 жыл бұрын

ohoii digital media & copywriting Yeah. The 2016 13 incher will also benefit because it has the same thunderbolt 3 ports as the 2018/19 models

@WarriorsPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Good review and shocked I was. I have two friends looking to buy this product. I'll definitely send them this video. Bummer, this doesn't do much over the GPU inside a modern MacBook Pro. Oh well!

@DennisGroenveld 4 жыл бұрын

Great video for if you're interested in gaming and video manipulation. Would this be a good buy for someone who needs to train Machine Learning models? eGPU's aren't only used by gamers...

@AmateurBlonde 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this very informative video. I am working with XVAC-S 4k footage (h264) as an video editor in Premiere Pro 2021. I am doing lots of overlays and want to do everything I can to make my new 16" 2019 M1 MacBook Pro fast as can be. Is this eGPU something I should consider? SPECS: Processor: 2.4 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9, Memory: 64 GB 2667 MHz DDR4, Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5600M 8 GB. DO YOU THINK THIS WILL HELP ME? Playback? Rendering?

@trmptr4484 4 жыл бұрын

You said you were running it on an LG 5K. Was your testing with the 5K monitor running?

@MrDequese 5 жыл бұрын

How does this external graphics card work when using boot camp. I want to us windows in boot camp.

@nudoproyectosaudiovisuales9859 3 жыл бұрын

Max ,the combo MacBook Pro 13 2019 and Blackmagic eGPU is goodw?....gracias!!

@holarich2968 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I have the doubt if the BlackMagic gpu can change the card for an nvidia? Thank you

@anthonycayetano4366 5 жыл бұрын

The Vega version has been released... alas at a price. Love your info and reviews!

@TheGeoDaddy 5 жыл бұрын

Am I missing something, but wouldn’t HDMI deliverer Better throughput than USB Type C?

@luckymig1603 5 жыл бұрын

What is the difference between the Vega 64 Sapphire vs the other Vega64 cards?

@johnpaulporrelli6208 4 жыл бұрын

What if you have a 2013 imac with 1gb built in gpu would that make a difference for that for final cut editing?

@ebenezer357 Жыл бұрын

Hey brother. I have an iMac 2019 with Radeon Pro Vega 48 and I edit with FCPX. Do you think this blackmagic egpu will help me with rendering and exporting speed? The egpu has the Radeon pro 580 (is that faster than the built in pro Vega 48?)

@igorpfilm8696 5 жыл бұрын

so valuable, thank you for this!

@markgeoff222 3 жыл бұрын

Does this eGPU work well with windows laptop on premiere pro and after effects such as thinkpad ? Will this improve the real time editing and export time in a laptop with Thunderbolt 3 port ? Plug and play ? I don’t want to deal with building my own eGPU, thx

@faxoli 5 жыл бұрын

can you test noise reduction?

@AndyMillerPhotoUK 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks but - please update for the new 16 inch MBP with the 5600 GPU on board

@carseverything2307 5 жыл бұрын

which macbook is the minimum to encode h265 4k 60fps in fcpx?

@ep8022 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Max, great video as usual… do you know if this works with bootcamp ? does windows use the EGPU ? thank you in advance.

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no.. sorry! Should have mentioned that.

@souravreza9619 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, my macbook pro 13 is a 2014 model, so it's a core i5 dual core and I want to use my laptop mainly for video editing with the da vinci resolve. If I pair my macbook pro 13 with the blackmagic egpu, would it run smoothly? Would appreciate your suggestion.

@JonasLuzOficial 5 жыл бұрын

Actully i do have the same model, and i also wondering to know what best alternative!

@danger_pig 5 жыл бұрын

does it successfully passthrough integrated webcam video?

@Z-add 5 жыл бұрын

You should highlight the eGPU columns for a quick glance. I have to pause and read the headers of all the columns. Also add x times improvement in the brackets. For eg (2x better)

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Your right! I will definitely do that next time!

@russellr5889 4 жыл бұрын

Great coverage!

@TerenceKearns 5 жыл бұрын

With pointing out the difference between decoding h264/h265 with davinci resolve studio vs free. The paid version uses the gpu a lot more.

@peutoscano.motion 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max, I really need to upgrade to a 2012 macbook pro that my trainee is using to do Social Media. And watching your review has cleared my mind about what I should do. Hugs from Brazil.

@MrVh78 5 жыл бұрын

What egpu did u use wth your 2012 finally?

@peutoscano.motion 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrVh78 Intel HD 4000

@cubdukat 5 жыл бұрын

For editing 4K video and higher on a Macbook Pro using proxies (natch), is 16GB sufficient if all you're doing is grading in Resolve with light effects and titling? I'm looking to put together a Macbook Pro for that purpose that performs well without breaking the bank.

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, just keep other programs closed while do so for better speeds.

@jordansarkisian 5 жыл бұрын

Was leaning towards one of these to compliment my 2016 MBP but may just upgrade to the 2018 with the 6 core instead. Thanks for the breakdown Max:)

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

I think that’s your best bet. If your custom ordering I’d go with base CPU, top GPU and 32GB.

@cortlandcronk1322 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 🔥

@bernardosilva7306 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Max, I am super curious about the new Atomos Ninja V. I would love to know your professional view about it. Thanks!

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I haven't got my hands on it (yet) but from the previous Atomos products I've owned and used, and knowing the specs of this it seems like an awesome recorder!

@lebavu8260 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone with 2017 MacBook Pro touchbar test or suggest this for fcpx improvements? Or not much improvements? I shoot mostly fuji 4K 60fps 200mbps which I think is the h265 codec

@Djk0t 5 жыл бұрын

Max Hi, great video. I use the gigabyte gaming box rx580 which i got for $450. Paired with a mbp 13 2015 it improves the performance substantially. You should check it out. Actually you should have suggested as an alternative to the $700 BM egpu. My guess is that apple is changing how final cut is rendering by using the internal gpu as well as the cpu in order to disadvantage solutions like this for older or weaker mbp's. That way we will be forced to upgrade to a stronger laptop or the iMac instead of using an egpu. If it was not for AR where extra graphic performance is required especially for developers apple would never have allowed egpu's to work natively

@piso11studio47 5 жыл бұрын

max for editing 4k footage on the go. what macbook pro do you recommend best bang for buck? being 13 or 15"?

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the 13", but if your using Resolve or Premiere, or if you are using FCX and using luts, color correction, and heavier effects/animations then a 15" is your best bet. If your on a budget and trying to keep the cost down I would suggest this one: bhpho.to/2yezCcW Its currenlty only $150 more than a quad core 13" but with twice the ram and the fastest dedicated GPU and a CPU that is fast too. If you have more cash to spare go with a 2018 6 core: bhpho.to/2AGCRhK and if you have even more definitely get the Base 2.2ghz CPU, 560x and 32GB RAM with however much SSD you need or can afford: bhpho.to/2A5fONb

@DUST35 5 жыл бұрын

It would be cool to se you build a custom PC dedicated for Davinci Resolve, now late 2018.

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of PC builds coming up! One is $492 and another is $4000+ Also want to do something in the middle of the road, maybe when the new intels are released.

@DUST35 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds great Max! Looking forward to that "middle of the road" PC build.

@naquitaman 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Max, always love your videos on your channel...always informative and straight to the point. Wanted your opinion on adding an eGPU Razor CoreX to the 2019 iMac any cost vs performance benefit with Premiere..I know that apple only supports AMD but there is a great script available that enables nvidia cards to be accessed. I saw a video you did back in Oct. of 2018 that addressed this..but since the specs have changed on the iMac since then, any thoughts you have on this would be greatly appreciated...Marty

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

naquitaman hey thanks! Can you share the script with me? I’ll be working on an updated video soon.

@naquitaman 5 жыл бұрын

@@MaksimYuryev I'll send it to your business email...thx man!

@TimoteoJoao911 5 жыл бұрын

can i connect 2 monitors?

@szendszend 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not a gamer, I just want to use my laptop (MacBook Pro 2018) with 2 external 4k monitors and it looks like the eGpu is the only option if I want to avoid that my laptop is overheating and the fans are going crazy. Or do you see other options?

@milligramm 4 жыл бұрын

I Adam, I have the same problem with my macbook pro 15 2018 with an external 4k Benq monitor. Did you solve the issue with your MBP? Thank you!

@nyrubin 5 жыл бұрын

I would've liked to know how it performs on a windows 💪✌

@ImagineAS 5 жыл бұрын

I had to send mine and my LG 5K back. Made no sense to not stay with my iMac Pro for such sacrifices. Your better off buying a razor chassis and a different monitor to get better power.

@Von_McKnelly 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Max.....liked, subscribed and hit the big bell.

@pkerry12 5 жыл бұрын

Inhave a LG 5k thunderbolt monitor so no choice but to get this egpu

@ZachMRutledge 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand where you are getting your real world numbers. My tests just showed the following... 2018 15” MacBook Pro on Mojave 2:17 4K Red Epic Export out of Premiere Pro using OpenCL eGPU = 7:57.06 Internal 560x = 14:27.78 That is a massive improvement!

@kevingjetley7247 5 жыл бұрын

I'm also getting much better export times and timeline performance in premiere. Also using a 2018 15” MacBook Pro on Mojave. Using Metal since OpenCL only supports clamshell mode so far. I like having my MBP screen open. Cutting a mix of C300, C200 (raw and compressed), and a little A7s footage. I think something may be off in your setup.

@ZachMRutledge 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Gjetley btw- I haven’t run into any issues using OpenCL with it. I can run and external dell monitor via hdmi from a dongle instead of going through the eGPU.

@Rednunzio 5 жыл бұрын

is stable the use of egpu on MBP18 and Mojave or are frequent crashes in the use or worse forced restarts for kernle panic? Is your experience positive?

@ZachMRutledge 5 жыл бұрын

nunzio di napoli it’s been very stable so far. I haven’t tested much on the new 2019 builds but so far so good.

@Rednunzio 5 жыл бұрын

Zach Rutledge 2019 build ?

@zwirek0101 4 жыл бұрын

How about iMovie? Does it support egpu?

@rythie 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, though I wish you’d keep the numbers on the screen a little longer.

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry! I thought they were on too long while editing. I'll try longer next time.

@healyeoin 5 жыл бұрын

So am I getting this right, if I have a 2016 MBP & FCPX even a Vega 64 eGPU probably wouldn’t be worth it? (because of the CPU limits) Or would a test be needed to confirm?

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

I would like to test it but I did test a WX 9100 and that did show some good improvements especially with raw video. I'm not sure how those compare but I would say the Vega 64 is a much better buy than this if you have a 15" and don't need to connect a thunderbolt 3 dispaly.

@DanielSeymourWellness 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max. I guess this is definitely for me. I have a 13" 2012 Macbook Pro. :)

@pedromiguez4116 5 жыл бұрын

Would the eGPU make sense for using with a 2018 Mac MINI ?

@dmueller17 5 жыл бұрын

Wondering the same...

@paniko9556 5 жыл бұрын

Great infos as always Max. In Mojave, did you activate the eGPU on the FCPX app (right click on the FCPX icon in applications folder, then Get info)? Just to be sure.

@Johanniscool 5 жыл бұрын

Paniko yes, he mentions doing exactly that in this video.

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Yea definitely did. The performance was identical as in high Sierra.

@ZachMRutledge 5 жыл бұрын

Max Yuryev my results just don’t show this. Are you using a 40Gbps thunderbolt 3 cable?

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Zach Rutledge yes definitely! Can you expand on your results?

@madedigital Жыл бұрын

I dont use fcp anymore just Resovle...i got the pro version with rx64 vega for 300 bucks things can only get better

@yohannsphotographyvideogra9542 3 жыл бұрын

What about about the Mac mini

@BojanHaronMarkicevic 5 жыл бұрын

There are mixed results online. Most of them saying that egpu is not supported in latest fcpx. Only for timeline render, not for exporting. Can you confirm that Max?

@MaksimYuryev 5 жыл бұрын

Those are old articles. With high Sierra you can right click on a program hit info and select “prefer eGPU” and then it will be used for both. The results in this video are using it that way.

@BojanHaronMarkicevic 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for clarifying@@MaksimYuryev. Than I am ok to go with Razer core x!