AI X1 Pro

I used the Minisforum AI X1 Pro for the OCuLink part of the testing, paired with the RTX 5080. It’s the kind of mini PC that makes sense for eGPU users because OCuLink gave me the best consistency and landed around ~240K in Geekbench OpenCL.

Pros

+OCuLink pairing delivers the most consistent eGPU performance
+Good platform for a modular mini PC + desktop GPU setup

Cons

-Requires the DEG2 mode switch to be set correctly (easy to miss)
-Still constrained by PCIe x4 limits of the eGPU link

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AI X1 Pro

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Highlights

+OCuLink pairing delivers the most consistent eGPU performance
+Good platform for a modular mini PC + desktop GPU setup

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