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Asus has launched the ROG XG Station 3, an external graphics card dock equipped with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. First shown at Computex 2025, the successor to the Thunderbolt 3-based ROG XG Station 2 promises up to 80 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for compatible laptops and gaming handhelds. Asus has not yet announced pricing or availability details. [1][2]
The dock features an open-frame design that Asus says provides unobstructed cooling access. Unlike competing docks such as the Ugreen LinkStation Pro, the ROG XG Station 3 adds a GC-HPWR connector to accommodate Asus BTF graphics cards like the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 BTF Edition without visible cables. [1]
However, Asus does not include a power supply, requiring buyers to supply their own SFX or SFX-L unit. Thunderbolt 5 also limits PCIe tunneling to 64 Gbps, which Notebookcheck notes may still trail OCuLink alternatives in raw performance. [1]
Asus has reintroduced the ROG XG Station 3 with an open design, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and support for BTF graphics cards. The eGPU dock doubles as a desktop hub with extra Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C ports, but there's no power supply in the box.
via Notebookcheck
ASUS continues its XG Station lineup with the latest external GPU dock called ROG XG Station 3 that brings the Thunderbolt 5 interface. ASUS Launches Thunderbolt 5-Equipped ROG XG Station 3 External GPU Dock, Supporting Modern GPUs Alongside Offering ASUS BTF Compatibility Popular hardware maker ASUS has launched its latest external GPU dock called ROG XG Station 3, continuing the legacy of the XG Station lineup that debuted in 2007 with XG Station.
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