How to use USB4 eGPU on Linux

Framework Laptop 16 Linux
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Which Linux distro are you using?
Arch Linux

Which release version?
6/24/2026

Which kernel are you using?
7.1.1

Which BIOS version are you using?
Latest

Which Framework Laptop 16 model are you using?
AMD Ryzen™ 7840HS

Just wanted to know how to do this on the Framework 16, as I have heard that there is jank in regards to eGPU on Linux due to bandwidth limitations.

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Just plug the eGPU in. Preferably an AMD GPU but you can make Intel or NVIDIA work as well. Bandwidth is the same regardless of Linux or Windows. Not all the FW16 ports are USB4 but there is a knowledge base article that explains the capabilities of each port.