- Humbird 3 doubles Thunderbolt bandwidth, increasing speeds to 120 Gbps in single display mode
- The CNC machined aluminum body gives this eGPU docking station a desktop-class structural finish.
- The modular PCIe slot enables seamless switching between GPU, SSD or workstation.
Humbird 3 entered the electronic graphics processor market with bold promises and sleek design.
Introduced as the world's first “Thunderbolt 5 eGPU desktop docking station,” it claims to provide workstationGet speed and versatility in a design that's thinner than most gaming laptops.
Featuring a 500W GaN power system and a built-in 1″ LCD screen, solid state drive slot and a full set of ports, the device is ready to replace several desktop accessories at once.
Leap in Bandwidth and Performance Claim
At its core, Humbird 3 uses IntelThe JHL9480 controller reportedly doubles throughput from 40 Gbps to 80 Gbps and can reach speeds of up to 120 Gbps in single display mode.
The company describes it as the first Thunderbolt 5 dock capable of fully supporting external GPUs, and it's very thin and looks like a pocket-sized device.
In theory, this device allows users to plug in a full desktop GPU and get much better performance.
In-game frame rates are reported to increase by up to 2.3x, and performance in demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077 triples when paired with the RTX 4080.
However, such numbers remain unverified and may be highly dependent on CPU-GPU pairing, driver optimization, and thermal headroom.
Beyond performance, the dock's design has generated as much debate as its specs.
The aluminum alloy chassis is CNC machined from a single block and optionally finished with real wood accents.
While the LCD screen provides real-time system information, Humbird's modular PCIe slot allows users to switch between eGPU, SSD, or professional multimedia workstation mode without tools.
The same slot also supports network expansion cards, providing ultra-fast NAS and server setups that may appeal to studio users or developers working with high data throughput.
The docking station runs on an embedded micro-SOC powered by Humbird OS, which automatically manages power and performance.
It also supports NVMe SSDs with claimed speeds of up to 7GB/s, although actual results will vary based on drive efficiency and interface.
This device includes multiple Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, DisplayPort 2.1, Ethernet, and five USB connections, creating a wide range of connectivity options for Mac and Windows users.
The Humbird 3 GaN DC pump is designed to replace bulky external power supplies, and the use of gallium nitride promises better power conversion efficiency and lower heat dissipation.
However, delivering the raw power of high-end GPUs under constant load will truly test that claim.
Available configurations include adapters up to 300W with GPU support limited to a TDP of 380W, depending on the charging needs of the connected laptop.
With him Kickstarter With a crowdfunding campaign exceeding $60,000 from 169 backers, the Humbird 3 has certainly turned heads.
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