The Best DaVinci Resolve eGPU Options

The best way to speed up DaVinci Resolve on a Thunderbolt 3 equipped Windows laptop, Macbook Pro or iMac is to use an external GPU. If you’re struggling with DaVinci Resolve performance, my post on DaVinci Resolve minimum system requirements may also be helpful. Your GPU is not the only factor that might be a bottleneck. It’s important to consider your system as a whole when looking at optimization.

You can either buy a turnkey eGPU that comes with a GPU installed, or you can buy a PCIe breakout box and install your own GPU. Turnkey eGPU solutions such as the Blackmagic eGPU or Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Puck may not have the latest and greatest GPU, but they are purpose engineered and optimized. If you’re looking for sheer power, then an enclosure such as the Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box with your own choice of compatible GPU is a better choice. Here are three DaVinci Resolve eGPU options worth considering.