Which version of macOS supports RX 5500 XT eGPU?

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Which version of macOS supports RX 5500 XT eGPU?

I'm now using MacBook Pro with macOS 10.14.6, and planning to equip with a RX 5500 XT eGPU. However, referencing to the official support page (Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support), it is not mentioned. So I wonder which version of macOS supports RX 5500 XT eGPU.

By the way, as an alternative, does macOS 10.14.6 support RX 580 2048sp or RX 590 GME eGPU? I asked this because RX580 (2304sp) and RX590 are not provided in my region.

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Posted on Aug 28, 2020 1:18 AM

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neuroanatomist

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Aug 28, 2020 4:48 AM in response to TooManyQues

I’d suggest using one of the recommended units, the closest being the AMD RX 5700 XT (you’d need to upgrade to 10.15 Catalina). If a card is not listed on the linked page, it’s likely because it’s not supported.

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Aug 29, 2020 6:53 AM in response to neuroanatomist

Thank you for replying. RX 5700 XT is absolutely a good choice. However, it is out of my budget and I'm also worried about my CPU, which may lower the performance of GPU. In comparison with using RX 5700 XT eGPU, I prefer owning a new computer to have more choices.

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Aug 29, 2020 9:02 AM in response to TooManyQues

A new computer is likely far more expensive than a GPU card, but it’s your money. Good luck with your decision.

If you go eGPU, I’d strongly suggest picking one of the supported ones that are listed on the page you linked.

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