This wireless eGPU claims to deliver RTX 5090-like performance over Wi-Fi

WiCi One: A Wireless eGPU with RTX 5090-Level Performance

WiCi recently began inviting interested parties to sign up for updates about the WiCi One, which aims to become the first successful wireless external graphics card. The device, sponsored by Nvidia's Inception Program, aims to support popular AI tools, games, tablets, laptops, and phones.

Overcoming eGPU Bandwidth Limitations

External graphics cards have so far been limited by their need for high-bandwidth ports such as OCuLink and Thunderbolt 5. WiCi aims to address the issue by transmitting a GPU's horsepower over Wi-Fi. The company claims that multiple devices on a network can share an eGPU's compute for gaming and AI workloads.

Wi-Fi 7 as the Foundation

WiCi believes that Wi-Fi 7 networks can support GPU instructions across multiple devices. In one demonstration, the eGPU appears as a Wi-Fi network that a user logs into on a modest-looking laptop. Although the video does not show the exact graphics settings used, the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark can be seen running at over 90fps.

Broad Compatibility with AI and Creative Tools

The WiCi One also handles various AI models and tools such as:

• Hugging Face
• Ollama
• Blender
• Unreal Engine
• CapCut
• OBS Studio

All without modifications.

Shipping Timeline and Models

The WiCi One is expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of 2026 with two available models.

• Cheaper variant: Uses an Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti
  • Early bird price: $2,000
  • MSRP: $2,600
• Premium variant: Equipped with an RTX 5090
  • Pricing information to be released closer to launch

Performance Benchmarks

According to WiCi's internal benchmarks:

Gaming Performance

• RTX 5060 Ti edition:
  • Cyberpunk 2077: ~80fps at 4K ultra settings with DLSS
  • Black Myth: Wukong: 60fps at 4K ultra settings
• RTX 5090 edition:
  • Cyberpunk 2077: 110fps
  • Black Myth: Wukong: 90fps

AI Model Throughput

• RTX 5060 Ti edition:
  • DeepSeek V4 Flash: 8 tok/s
  • Gemma 4: 140 tok/s
• RTX 5090 edition:
  • DeepSeek V4 Flash: 20 tok/s
  • Gemma 4: >500 tok/s

Creative Application Performance

• CapCut:
  • 4K export at 75fps (5060 Ti)
  • 4K export at 90fps (5090)
• Adobe Premiere Pro:
  • 4K H.264 output at 70fps (5060 Ti)
  • 4K H.264 output at 90fps (5090)

Contest for Early Access

Interested parties can also win a WiCi One for free by submitting ideas for use cases, with prizes going to the 10 most interesting concepts.