Thunderbolt 4 is a connectivity standard developed by Intel that delivers a constant 40 Gbps bandwidth for data, power, and video signal transfers between devices. It is an evolution of Thunderbolt 3 and still uses the USB Type-C connector, but offers distinct advantages over USB-C with a more flexible and expansive set of capabilities. Some key features of Thunderbolt 4 include:
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High Bandwidth: Thunderbolt 4 ports provide high bandwidth for connecting high-speed devices, with a bandwidth of 40Gbps, making it easy to connect high-performance devices such as gaming monitors and high-speed SSDs.
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Power, Data Transfer, and Video Display in One: Thunderbolt 4 ports and cables support power charging, data transfer, and video display in one interface, with bidirectional movement.
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External Performance: Thunderbolt 4 devices provide powerful external performance, allowing end-users to connect their computers to external GPUs, storage drives, and PCIe enclosures.
Thunderbolt 4 is not a speed play, but rather it is more about minimum requirements than maximum speeds. Thunderbolt 4 ports make it easy to connect high-performance devices and use them at their intended speeds without overloading the ports capacity. Thunderbolt 4 accessories make it easy to expand the capabilities of your PC with docking options and external devices.
