WiCi introduces WiCi One wireless external GPU using Wi-Fi 7
- WiCi has introduced the WiCi One, a wireless external GPU that uses Wi-Fi 7 to turn thin laptops into high-performance gaming and AI machines, according to reporting by...
- The base model of the WiCi One houses an Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16GB graphics card, an Intel Core 3 100U central processing unit, and 1TB of NVMe...
- WiCi reports that the RTX 5060 Ti configuration can run Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K Ultra with DLSS 4 at 80 frames per second.
WiCi has introduced the WiCi One, a wireless external GPU that uses Wi-Fi 7 to turn thin laptops into high-performance gaming and AI machines, according to reporting by Telset.id. Priced at a preorder rate starting from $1,999, the device aims to bypass traditional cable connections like Thunderbolt or OCuLink by transmitting graphics data through wireless frequencies.
Hardware Specifications and Pricing
The base model of the WiCi One houses an Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16GB graphics card, an Intel Core 3 100U central processing unit, and 1TB of NVMe storage within its own enclosure. The chassis also contains a dedicated Wi-Fi 7 wireless module and a custom cooling system to manage thermal output during intensive tasks. Consumers who pre-order the base unit can secure it for $1,999 before the price increases to its standard retail tag of $2,599. WiCi plans to begin shipping the initial units in the fourth quarter of the year. For users seeking higher performance, the company intends to announce pricing for an RTX 5090 variant closer to its actual release date.
Performance Claims and AI Capabilities
WiCi reports that the RTX 5060 Ti configuration can run Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K Ultra with DLSS 4 at 80 frames per second. The manufacturer also claims the system handles Black Myth: Wukong at 4K Cinematic with DLSS 4 at 60 frames per second. Independent benchmark testing remains necessary to verify how effectively Wi-Fi 7 bandwidth handles these graphical workloads. Beyond gaming, WiCi positions the device as a processing solution for heavy artificial intelligence tasks and local AI assistants. This focus aligns with broader tech industry shifts toward on-device processing. However, WiCi has not yet released technical details regarding latency tolerance or the optimal operating range for the wireless connection.
