This wireless eGPU claims to deliver RTX 5090-like performance over Wi-Fi
Key Points:
- WiCi aims to revolutionize external graphics cards by transmitting GPU power wirelessly over Wi-Fi 7, allowing multiple devices to share an eGPU's compute for gaming and AI workloads without needing high-bandwidth ports like Thunderbolt 5.
- The WiCi One, supported by Nvidia's Inception Program, targets compatibility with popular AI tools, games, tablets, laptops, and phones, and is expected to ship in Q4 2026 with two models priced from $2,000 to $2,600.
- Internal benchmarks show the WiCi One's RTX 5060 Ti model running Cyberpunk 2077 at around 80fps and Black Myth: Wukong at 60fps in 4K ultra settings, while the RTX 5090 variant achieves higher frame rates and significantly better AI model throughput.
- The device connects as a Wi-Fi network, demonstrated running demanding applications like Cyberpunk 2077 at over 90fps on modest laptops, and supports AI tools such as Hugging Face, Blender, Unreal Engine, and CapCut without requiring software modifications.
- WiCi is engaging the community by offering free WiCi One units to users who submit the most interesting use case ideas, with prizes awarded to the top 10 concepts.