Turns out Framework’s eGPU is even more powerful than I thought.
By Sean Hollister
Published on April 22, 2026.
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, the official name for the eGPU, has been revealed to be more powerful than ever before. The eGPU kit will include the first time the first OCuLink 8i connector in a laptop, allowing for eight lanes and 128Gbps of PCI-Express connectivity. This means it is expected to be faster than current technology.
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