Until120 GB per second: this is the speed promised by the next generation of Thunderbolt cables, announced in a press release by Intel. A technology that could very soon land on the most popular Macs, becauseAppleis one of the companies collaborating on the development of this standard.
For comparison, the most powerful laptop in this area from Cupertino isthe 16-inch MacBook Pro. This machine makes it possible to reach 40 Gb per second with Thunderbolt according to its manufacturer, thanks to three USB-C ports integrated on the edge. Alongside them, we also find MagSafe connectivity for charging as well as an SD card slot and an HDMI plug dedicated to video outputs.
What advantages?
According to Intel, this future solution will be able to easily support screens up to 8K definition. A real advantage for audiences likeproducers, developers, traders or even graphic designers who love multitasking. The founder also guarantees us faster renderings, the same goes for file exports, which is enough to appeal to many professionals.
It is currently impossible to know how much it will cost for PC brands, but the first equipped models could be more expensive. For the moment, we do not know precisely when Thunderbolt 5 will be released but Intel assures that it wants to provide us with more details on this subject as soon as possible.next year. Then, Apple will be among the first to offer compatible hardware.
Interoperability with USB format
Unsurprisingly, Intel adds that future Thunderbolt 5 sockets will work hand in hand with the USB4 standard, but not only that. Indeed, according to the Californian company, the latest generation ofDisplayPort(version 2.1) will also be supported. Better yet: old passive cables can be connected as before if they are not too long. Excellent news for the planet, especially when we know that Apple aims to move to zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2030.
To date, Thunderbolt users also include Alienware, Dell,Asus, Lenovo, HP and Razer. With prices often more affordable than Macs, for equivalent configuration but of course without macOS as an operating system.
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