Razer Introduces New Thunderbolt 5 Dock and Core X V2

[GFreeman]

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of two cutting-edge PC accessories powered by Thunderbolt 5: the Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock and Razer Core X V2 external graphics enclosure. Designed to elevate PC connectivity and external graphics capabilities, this powerful duo delivers expanded bandwidth, immersive display options, and modular flexibility for both work and play.

Thunderbolt 5 sets a new benchmark in docking station with high-speed connectivity, offering peak transfer speeds of up to 120 Gb/s—nearly 12 times faster than USB 3.0. This next-gen technology enables seamless operation of high-performance peripherals, ultra-fast storage, and drive multiple 4K displays, while also supporting daisy-chaining with other Thunderbolt devices for unmatched productivity and immersive gameplay. Whether simplifying setups with a single-cable connection to a 4K triple-display configuration or boosting laptops with desktop-class GPU performance, Razer's Thunderbolt 5 ecosystem delivers reliable performance, sleek cable management, and broad device compatibility.



"The Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock is designed to meet the growing need for faster data transfer and robust multi-display support," said Travis Furst, Head of Notebooks and Accessories at Razer. "With the Razer Core X V2, we're extending that experience—delivering a high-performance external graphics boost that brings desktop graphics to laptops. Thanks to the support of the latest NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards, it's a seamless upgrade that can transform ultra-thin Thunderbolt enabled laptops into creative or gaming workstations."

"Razer continues to deliver on the promise of Thunderbolt 5: extreme performance, unmatched flexibility, and a seamless user experience. We're proud to collaborate with Razer in shaping the future of mobile computing," said Ben Hacker, General Manager of Client Connectivity Division at Intel.

Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock: Speed and Storage Simplified
The Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock is engineered to meet the evolving demands of modern workstations and gaming environments. With support for triple 4K displays, ultra-fast data transfer, and integrated storage, the dock consolidates multiple functions into a single, efficient hub. From creative professionals handling large media files to gamers seeking a clean, high-performance setup, the dock's comprehensive port selection and Thunderbolt Share functionality make it a versatile solution for multi-device workflows.

Key features:

• Triple 4K Display Support: Supports up to three 4K displays at 120 Hz, delivering smooth, immersive visuals for both productivity and entertainment, ideal for those looking for a multi-monitor docking station.
• Thunderbolt 5 Bandwidth: Offers ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 120 Gb/s, enabling low-latency performance across connected devices, including USB-C Thunderbolt peripherals.
• Storage and Sharing: Expands beyond the PC with up to 8 TB of integrated SSD storage for rapid file access, while Thunderbolt Share enables seamless file transfers and multi-PC control with KVM-like functionality—enhancing multitasking and workspace efficiency.
• Connect and Control - A Port for Everything: A single Thunderbolt 5 cable delivers expansive 11-in-1 connectivity for high-refresh monitors, gaming peripherals, external storage, and input devices. With multi-generation device support, it ensures seamless integration of both modern and legacy hardware while minimizing cable clutter for a cleaner, more efficient workspace.
• Power Delivery: Equipped with a 250 W power adapter capable of delivering up to 140 W to connected laptops, supporting even the most power-hungry systems.

For more information on the Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock, please visit: https://www.razer.com/gaming-pc-accessories/razer-thunderbolt-5-dock.

Razer Core X V2: Mobility Meets Desktop Performance
The Razer Core X V2 is a next-generation external graphics (eGPU) enclosure engineered to deliver desktop-class performance to Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 5 and to select USB4 gaming laptops and handhelds, and other compatible devices. Designed for maximum flexibility and raw graphics power, it serves as a plug-and-play upgrade to transform your ultra-portable laptop into a desktop-class gaming, content creation, and future-ready setup.

Supporting full-sized PCIe graphics cards and standard ATX power supplies, the Core X V2 allows users to install the latest NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon GPUs with ease. Thunderbolt 5 connectivity provides up to twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 4, enabling ultra-fast data transfer and seamless performance across a wide range of devices.

Installation is fast and intuitive making it easy to unlock desktop-class graphics with this external GPU in minutes. The enclosure features a ventilated steel chassis and a built-in 120 mm fan that automatically adjusts based on system load. For users seeking advanced control, Razer Synapse software enables custom fan curve tuning to optimize cooling and acoustics.

A single Thunderbolt 5 cable connects the Core X V2 to host devices, delivering desktop-class graphics on demand while providing up to 140 W of charging power -making it an ideal solution for high-performance mobile computing.

For more information on the Razer Core X V2, please https://www.razer.com/gaming-egpus/razer-core-x-v2.

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[_roman_]

Thunderbolt 5 sets a new benchmark in docking station with high-speed connectivity, offering peak transfer speeds of up to 120 Gb/s—nearly 12 times faster than USB 3.0. T

I think USB 3, the worst ports are 5Gbps. Therefore should it not be "nearly" 24 times faster as usb 3?

One could also use 20gbps usb 3 ports also as a reference.

140 Watts is far too less power delivery

 

[TheinsanegamerN]

See, I wish there were more docks the size of that TB5 dock with an iGPU built in. Asus figured it out with the XG mobile dock but the only competitors stopped scaling at the 8 gb 7600m. Being able to plug a dock with a 4080m into a business laptop would be sweet.

I think USB 3, the worst ports are 5Gbps. Therefore should it not be "nearly" 24 times faster as usb 3?

One could also use 20gbps usb 3 ports also as a reference.

140 Watts is far too less power delivery

140 watt is plenty of power for 99% of laptops out there.

 

[The tech guy]

As we all know you won't get close to 120Gb/s transfer speeds. What I would like is a M.2 port on the motherboard rear IO plate to connect peripherals to such as an external GPU, SSD etc. If the port was PCIe 5.0 speeds of up to 128Gb/s would be possible. That would be far more useful than a extra M.2 port under the motherboard even if it was only PCIe 4.0. Perhaps a new connector and cables for this port could be designed similar to USB Type-C it would just need to be slightly wider to accommodate the extra terminals. Through the bios and software this port could be made hot swapable just as USB is. With every new CPU and chipset we get more PCIe lanes and they are using them to put more M.2 ports on the motherboard.....put one on the rear IO plate!

 

[TheLostSwede]

As we all know you won't get close to 120Gb/s transfer speeds.

Well, yes, as it's as asymmetrical mode intended for when you connect a DP 2.1 display via Thunderbolt 5, so your data rate tanks to 40 Gbps.

What I would like is a M.2 port on the motherboard rear IO plate to connect peripherals to such as an external GPU, SSD etc. If the port was PCIe 5.0 speeds of up to 128Gb/s would be possible. That would be far more useful than a extra M.2 port under the motherboard even if it was only PCIe 4.0.

Sorry, what? M.2 is a terrible idea to use as an external interface and we already things like OcuLink if you want external PCIe and the PCI-SIG has announced CopprLink intended for external PCIe.

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Perhaps a new connector and cables for this port could be designed similar to USB Type-C it would just need to be slightly wider to accommodate the extra terminals. Through the bios and software this port could be made hot swapable just as USB is. With every new CPU and chipset we get more PCIe lanes and they are using them to put more M.2 ports on the motherboard.....put one on the rear IO plate!

Hot-swapping is the tricky part and OcuLink doesn't support hot swapping.

 

[The tech guy]

Sorry, what? M.2 is a terrible idea to use as an external interface and we already things like OcuLink if you want external PCIe and the PCI-SIG has announced CopprLink intended for external PCIe.

In it's existing form yes a M.2 port is not ideal but I have a mini-itx case that has a single slot for a GPU so I depend on the iGPU so I use the PCIe gen4 x16 slot with a card that has a M.2 port on it. I have made a IO and using a ribbon cable to an external dock I also made that has a M.2 port. You can buy JEYI enclosures for your NVMe drives that has a M.2 connector. I can get with a NVMe 4.0 SSD read and write speeds double or more of any external enclosure or drive which all depend on a USB interface and that's using my Intel JHL8540 Thunderbolt 4.0 port. The enclosures are small (92x33x8mm) and I can put any NVMe M key drive into it I like...so yes for me having a M.2 port on the back IO plate to use would be great compared to under the motherboard which is a real pain to swap out drives from.

I thought since my idea is so terrible I would show you CrystalDiscMark I just run for my Samsung 990 Pro 2TB using my external dock. The external enclosures are about NZ$16.00 ea, the ribbon cables x2 NZ$20.00, extra materials about NZ$10.00. Now show me any external dive or dock or whatever that can achieve these speeds let alone for that cost and I expect when I upgrade my motherboard to a Gen 5.0 and the cables and fitting to PCIe 5.0 and put my Samsung 9100 Pro into my dock I will achieve read speeds of 14,000 + MB/s. I also expect they will use M.2 for PCIe Gen 6 and 7. Forget other interfaces M.2 is already here setup in software and hardware ready to use....