WiCi has launched the WiCi One, a self-contained wireless eGPU that transmits GPU output over Wi-Fi 7 instead of Thunderbolt or OCuLink cables. It's available with an RTX 5060 Ti (preorder now) or an RTX 5090 (pricing TBA), targeting both gaming and local AI/rendering workstation use.
WiCi has introduced the WiCi One, an external GPU enclosure that breaks from the Thunderbolt and OCuLink standards most eGPUs use in favor of Wi-Fi 7 wireless transmission. According to TechPowerUp, the device uses a 4x4 radio running at 320 MHz and 4096-QAM, which tops out around 11.5 Gbps in practice — well below Wi-Fi 7's theoretical 46.1 Gbps ceiling, and likely achievable only at short range with minimal interference.
The WiCi One isn't just a GPU in a box — Engadget describes it as a full self-contained platform with its own CPU, storage, Wi-Fi 7 module, and cooling system. The base configuration pairs an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB with an Intel Core 3 100U and 1TB of NVMe storage, while the higher-end model steps up to an RTX 5090 32GB alongside a more capable Intel Core Ultra CPU and 4TB of storage. Notably, neither source lists any system RAM, suggesting the platform relies on the GPU's own VRAM for its workloads.
WiCi is positioning this less as a pure gaming accessory and more as a wireless workstation for local AI tasks and GPU-accelerated 3D rendering — the idea being that a thin laptop can offload an entire job to the WiCi One over the network and receive the finished result back. That said, the company does cite gaming performance figures for the RTX 5060 Ti version, including 80 fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 4K Ultra with DLSS 4, and 60 fps in Black Myth: Wukong at the 4K Cinematic preset with DLSS 4. No latency figures were provided for either use case.
Pricing and availability are only confirmed for the RTX 5060 Ti model, which is up for preorder at $1,999 ahead of a $2,599 MSRP, with shipping expected in Q4 of this year according to Engadget. WiCi has not yet announced pricing for the RTX 5090 configuration.
What We Know
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connection type | Wi-Fi 7 (no cable required) |
| GPU options | NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or RTX 5090 32GB |
| RTX 5060 Ti config CPU | Intel Core 3 100U |
| RTX 5060 Ti config storage | 1TB NVMe |
| RTX 5090 config CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (Engadget lists 225H) |
| RTX 5090 config storage | 4TB NVMe (NVMe 5 per Engadget) |
| Radio spec | 4x4 radio at 320 MHz, 4096-QAM, up to ~11.5 Gbps |
| RTX 5060 Ti pricing | $1,999 preorder / $2,599 MSRP |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the WiCi One connect without cables?
It uses Wi-Fi 7 for data transfer instead of Thunderbolt, OCuLink, or MCIO cables, relying on a 4x4 radio running at 320 MHz and 4096-QAM.
What GPUs are available in the WiCi One?
It's offered with either an NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 16GB or an RTX 5090 32GB, each paired with its own dedicated CPU and NVMe storage inside the enclosure.
What is the WiCi One's main use case?
According to TechPowerUp, WiCi is positioning the device primarily as a wireless workstation for local AI workloads and GPU-accelerated 3D rendering, though gaming performance figures were also shared.
How much does the WiCi One cost?
The RTX 5060 Ti version is available for preorder at $1,999, with an MSRP of $2,599. Pricing for the RTX 5090 version has not yet been announced.
