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Thunderbolt™ 3 technology offers a fast and simple level of connection and consistency for work or home, bringing the speed and versatility of Thunderbolt™ to USB-C. Increase productivity by linking multiple devices through a single, compact port or add a little more power to your gaming with lightning-fast transfers. Paired with 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processors or 7th Generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processors, Thunderbolt™ 3 technology optimizes PC performance.
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology is 8x faster than USB 3.0 and provides 4x more video bandwidth than HDMI 1.41, while also supplying power, helping users work and play more efficiently. Applications and power run over a single cable that is thin enough to fit into an ultra-light PC.
Expand your capabilities while reducing cables with the simplicity of a single Thunderbolt™ 3 port paired with the latest 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processor. Now, just one compact port can enable lightning-fast data transfer, support two 4K UHD 60 Hz displays2, and even quick laptop charging. It’s the most advanced, efficient, and versatile single-docking solution available.
Incredible data transfer rates for high-powered external graphics cards, deliver exciting potential for multi-streaming HD and 4K UHD video and also allow you to enjoy the latest games as they were intended. Orchestrate desktop-level performance from a lightweight laptop, experience higher frame rates and improve visual quality with an unprecedented speed of 40Gbps.
Business users can simplify connecting to a variety of devices, monitors and peripherals while receiving up to 100-watt charging power by using a Thunderbolt™ 3 docking station powered by the latest 7th Generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor.
Increase employee productivity with lightning-fast transfer speeds. Users can move massive CAD files, data sets and videos in a matter of seconds. And because Thunderbolt™ 3 technology is bi-directional, workstations can transfer and display both data and 4K UHD video simultaneously3 without any loss to bandwidth.
With Thunderbolt™ Networking, you can migrate, share and transfer data, files and resources from one Thunderbolt™ device to another with a single Thunderbolt™ cable, establishing a connection that emulates Ethernet for fast, convenient transitions.
Want to know more about Thunderbolt™ 3 technology? Discover key features and capabilities in our overview brief.
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology is the USB-C that does it all. Discover what makes it the single most advanced port available today.
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Jason Ziller shares benefits of Thunderbolt™ 3 technology, like running data, video, and power over a single cable.
Jeff Bake explains the benefits of Thunderbolt™ 3 technology, which features premium graphics and 4k video capabilities.
Matthew Vaughan demonstrates the power of Thunderbolt™ 3 technology, which connects to any USB device, with 4K video, faster than previous USBs.
Seamus Byrne at CNET News covers how the Thunderbolt™ 3 technology port aligns with the USB 3.1 Type-C port.
Jason Ziller demonstrates how to run external graphics on a mobile graphics dock over Thunderbolt™ 3 technology.
CNET editor Dong Ngo explains USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 technology and the significance of these peripheral standards.
Robert Hallock, Global Technical Marketing at AMD talks about AMD XConnect* technology a new feature AMD built into Radeon* software 16.2.2 driver. The AMD XConnect technology adds support for Thunderbolt™ 3 technology external graphics enclosure configured with Radeon R9 300* series or R9 series graphics.
Bernie Thompson, Founder of Plugable Technologies discusses how it is now possible to drive two 4K displays at full 60 Hz performance for video, and gaming with the Plugable Thunderbolt™ 3 technology Dual Display Adapter.
As compared to other PC I/O connection technologies including eSATA, USB, and IEEE 1394 Firewire*. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. Must use a Thunderbolt™-enabled device. For more information go to http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/io/thunderbolt/thunderbolt-technology-developer.html.
Thunderbolt™ 3 provides DisplayPort, which can natively connect to all displays with DisplayPort and mini-DisplayPort, and via adapters can connect to all other modern display interfaces, including HDMI, DVI, and VGA.
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