Hi all, I have an early 2015 13" macbook pro with thunderbolt 2. Would I be able to use an external GPU with a thunderbolt 2-3 adaptor? I edit animation/live action projects, primarily in Adobe Premiere Pro. My laptop clearly struggles with the graphics, but I would prefer not to upgrade if an external GPU can help.
Thanks!
MacBook Pro 13", 10.14
No. Apple requires a Thunderbolt 3 machine for eGPU.
Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support
Identify the ports on your Mac - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201736
Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207443
Using 4K displays, 5K displays, and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587
Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177
Use the LG UltraFine 5K Display with your Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207448
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter?fnode=8b
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter?fnode=8b
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1K2AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter
https://www.macrumors.com/2016/10/28/macbook-pro-tb3-reduced-pci-express-bandwidth/
External GPU and Thunderbolt 2-3 adaptor for an early 2015 macbook pro? For editing/animation
