Gigabyte Unleashes AI Power: RTX 5090 eGPU, AI Desktops & Ryzen CPU Boost at Computex 2025
Gigabyte is making waves at Computex 2025 with a full-fledged AI-driven product lineup. From external GPUs to pre-built desktops and motherboard innovations, the company is betting big on AI's growing influence in both professional and gaming markets.
AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX: The World's Fastest eGPU?
One of the most eye-catching announcements is the AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX, an external GPU (eGPU) designed for both AI research and gaming. This powerhouse features a desktop-grade GeForce RTX 5090 with water cooling, aiming to bridge the gap between laptop portability and desktop-class graphics power.
While branded under the AORUS gaming line, Gigabyte highlights its utility for AI tasks, such as running LLMs and image generation tools. The company claims the RTX 5090 via Thunderbolt 5 will have only a 14% performance hit compared to a desktop, while also being backward compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and 4.
The box supports Thunderbolt 5 daisy chaining, offering multiple USB Type-A and Type-C ports, along with an Ethernet port, truly making it a versatile all-in-one solution.
Gigabyte Enters the Desktop Arena with AI-Focused PCs
In a bold move, Gigabyte is diving into the pre-built desktop market with a focus on AI and gaming. The AI TOP 100 Z890 stands out, packing a liquid-cooled Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, and 128GB of DDR5 memory. This machine targets small businesses, startups, academics, and AI enthusiasts. Also announced was the AI TOP 500 TRX50, though specific details remain scarce but is expected to be equally powerful.
The AI focus is underscored by Gigabyte's existing "AI TOP" branded components and motherboards, designed for the unique demands of AI workloads. These components offer multi-GPU scalability, high-capacity memory, and advanced thermal management.
Boosting Ryzen Performance with X3D Turbo Mode 2
Gigabyte isn't just about hardware; they're also innovating on the software front. Their new X3D Turbo Mode 2 technology aims to optimize AMD Ryzen CPU performance on the AM5 platform. This AI-based overclocking and tuning BIOS feature analyzes user workloads, adjusts CPU frequency, senses temperature, and manages power delivery.
Gigabyte showcased impressive performance improvements, claiming up to 15% gains in gaming and 35% in multithreaded applications compared to stock Ryzen CPUs. They are also launching a new trio of X870E X3D series motherboards with the new X3D Turbo Mode 2 Tech Integrated Within the BIOS including the Gigabyte X870 AORUS Master X3D ICE.
What Does This Mean for the Future of Tech?
Gigabyte's Computex announcements signal a clear trend: AI is becoming increasingly integrated into all aspects of computing. By offering both specialized AI hardware and software optimizations, the company positions itself as a key player in this evolving landscape.
Will Gigabyte's AI-focused approach pay off? What are your thoughts on the AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX and the move towards pre-built AI desktops? Share your opinions in the comments below!
