- The Zotac ZBOX MAGNUS EN275060TC effectively fits a desktop RTX 5060 Ti
- The RTX 5060 Ti delivers performance close to the 5070 Ti notebook GPU
- Hybrid PCIe design drives the GPU without requiring external connectors
Zotac has released the ZBOX MAGNUS EN275060TC, a mini PC that places a full desktop GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB inside a 2.65-liter frame.
The system uses a custom discrete GPU design that works 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 through a secondary lane, while the main PCIe 5.0 x8 connection provides the expected bandwidth for GPU operation.
Comparison of GPU performance for desktop and laptop computers
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 charts in the second quarter of 2025 with support for DirectX 12_2 and OpenGL 4.6.
The desktop RTX 5060 Ti is priced at $500, offers 16GB of memory, runs at higher clock speeds and registers a G3D Mark score of 22,785.
Its price-to-performance metric is 45.57 G3D marks per dollar, giving it a clear value advantage.
The 5070 Ti laptop variant includes 12GB of memory and lower frequencies, but delivers a slightly higher G3D Mark number of 23,082.
Tests show slight leads for the laptop GPU across DirectX 9, 10, 11 and 12 workloads, though none of the gaps are large enough to suggest a clear performance separation.
The EN275060TC is the smallest system in Zotac’s current Blackwell-based lineup capable of housing a desktop-grade GPU.
The model comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, a mobile-class processor that has sparked debate among some observers who expected a fully desktop-oriented configuration.
Zotac offers an alternative system, the EU27507TC, that uses a larger chassis and a different processor for buyers looking for a more traditional layout.
However, the compact model remains notable for fitting the CPU and GPU combination into a limited internal volume without reducing the performance goals of the graphics card.
The EN275060TC uses a desktop-class GPU in a compact chassis that relies on an unusual PCIe-based power supply setup to support the 16GB RTX 5060 Ti.
The design raises practical considerations related to thermal behavior and sustained operation, which remain relevant factors for systems built around limited internal volume.
Via TechPowerUp
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