Earlier this week, Apple's macOS 10.13.4 update provided Mac users with the ability to connect to a variety of external graphics processors through the Thunderbolt 3 port to enhance the machine's graphics performance. This update will allow relatively weak Apple computers Can support high-definition PC games and VR games.
Apple has listed several supported eGPU configurations on its website. And highlighted some AMD Radeon graphics cards such as RX 570, RX 580 and RX Vega 56Apple also pointed out that it is not plug and play and requires a Thunderbolt 3 interface device to power the graphics card.
Apple warned that eGPU only supports MacBook Pro laptops released in 2016 and later, as well as iMac computers and iMac Pro computers released in 2017 and later. At the same time you also need to install the latest version of macOS High Sierra on your machine, otherwise it will not support external graphics.
The following are all the functions brought by Apple's macOS 10.13.4 update:
1, Accelerate the use of Metal, OpenGL and OpenCL applications
2, connect other external monitors and monitors
3, using a virtual reality headset plugged into the eGPU
4, Charge your MacBook Pro when using eGPU
5, use eGPU in MacBook Pro when built-in display is off
6, connect the eGPU when the user logs in
7, Connect multiple eGPUs using multiple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on a Mac
8, use the menu bar item to safely disconnect the eGPU
9. Check the activity level of built-in and external GPUs. Open Activity Monitor and select Window > GPU History.
