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Can my 27" imac (late 2013) run an eGPU?

I would like to run a program called leapfrog geo off my computer. Needs to run off windows 10, which I have a partion for via bootcamp. All other computer components are fine to run this program off besides the GPU.


https://www.seequent.com/help-support/system-requirements/leapfrog3d/


I belive that you can run an external GPU to run these processing heavy programs. I am just unsure of the compatibility with the intel chip (i3) and the eGPUs.

Another drama I think I migh have is the thunderbolt port. Have been looking online to try and work out which thunderbolt port the computer has (1 or 2?) no clear answers I can find.

Basically need some guidence to what I need to do to be able to run this program. Any help will be greatly apreciated.

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 13, 2022 8:52 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2022 8:23 AM

The Late 2013 iMac has Thunderbolt 2 ports

see > iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) - Technical Specifications


and only Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac's support eGPU's.

see > Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support

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Can my 27" imac (late 2013) run an eGPU?

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