- Zotac ZBOX MAGNUS EN275060TC effectively fits an RTX 5060 Ti desktop
- The RTX 5060 Ti offers performance close to the 5070 Ti laptop’s GPU
- Hybrid PCIe design powers the GPU without requiring external connectors
Zotac has launched the ZBOX MAGNUS EN275060TC, a mini PC that places a full GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB desktop into a 2.65 liter frame.
The system uses a custom discrete GPU design that operates without a traditional external power connector, instead relying on a hybrid PCIe structure described as “PCIe x8 5.0 + x8 5.0.”
Its 19-volt system input is routed to the graphics card via a secondary path, while the primary PCIe 5.0 x8 connection provides the expected bandwidth for GPU operation.
Desktop and Laptop GPU Performance Comparison
Performance data based on thousands of PassMark samples places the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB close to the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU.
Both models entered the benchmark rankings in the second quarter of 2025 with support for DirectX 12_2 and OpenGL 4.6.
The desktop RTX 5060 Ti costs $500, offers 16GB of memory, runs at higher clock speeds, and records a G3D Mark score of 22,785.
Its cost/performance ratio stands at 45.57 G3D marks per dollar, giving it a clear value advantage.
The 5070 Ti laptop variant features 12GB of memory and lower frequencies, but produces a slightly higher G3D Mark figure of 23,082.
Testing shows small advances for the laptop’s GPU on DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 workloads, although none of the gaps are large enough to imply a clear separation of performance.
The EN275060TC is the smallest system in Blackwell-based Zotac’s current lineup, capable of housing a desktop GPU.
The model comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor, a mobile-class processor that has sparked debate among some observers who expected a fully desktop-oriented setup.
Zotac offers an alternative system, the EU27507TC, which uses a larger chassis and a different processor for buyers looking for a more traditional setup.
However, the compact model is still notable for fitting the CPU and GPU combination into a limited internal volume without reducing the graphics card’s performance goals.
The EN275060TC uses a desktop GPU in a compact package, relying on an unusual PCIe-based power supply configuration to support the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti.
The design raises practical considerations related to thermal behavior and sustainable operation, which remain relevant factors for systems built around limited internal volume.
Via TechPowerUp
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