Thunderbolt™ 3
More Speed. More Pixels. More Possibilities.
More Speed. More Pixels. More Possibilities.
Thunderbolt™ 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all – delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device. For the first time, one computer port connects to Thunderbolt™ devices, every display, and billions of USB devices. A single cable now provides four times the data and twice the video bandwidth of any other cable, while also supplying power. It’s unrivaled for new uses, such as 4K video, single-cable docks with charging, external graphics, and built-in 10 GbE networking. Simply put, Thunderbolt™ 3 delivers the best USB-C.
Many companies are shipping products and PCs in the market in these areas: computers, displays, high-speed data storage devices, audio and video devices, docking, and more.
Here are all the products that are shipping: Thunderbolt™ ›
Solutions and products built to Thunderbolt™ and Thunderbolt™ 2 specifications will work with Thunderbolt™ 3 via an adapter.
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Connect displays with astonishing resolution, contrast, and color depth to see your photos, videos, applications, and text with amazing detail.
Now, one compact port provides Thunderbolt™ 3 data transfer, support for two 4K 60 Hz displays, and quick notebook charging with a single cable. It’s the most advanced and versatile USB-C docking solution available.
Gamers can now connect plug ‘n’ play external graphics to a notebook to enjoy the latest games at recommended or higher settings.
Provides a peer-to-peer connection at 10 GbE speeds to quickly transfer files between computers, perform PC migrations, or set up small workgroups with shared storage.
Jason Ziller shares benefits of Thunderbolt™ technology, like running data, video, and power over a single cable, fast storage, and hi-res displays.
Seamus Byrne at CNET News covers how the Thunderbolt™ 3 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.
Jason Ziller demos the Lexar CFast* card reader hub featuring Thunderbolt™ 2 technology.
Jason Ziller shows us the QNAP NAS* network attached storage device featuring Thunderbolt™ 2 technology.
Jason Ziller demonstrates networking capabilities across multiple OS interfaces using Thunderbolt™ 2 technology.
Gary Adcock walks us through 4K video production workflow using Thunderbolt™ 2 technology.
Michael Kintner discusses the benefits of using Thunderbolt™ technology with 360 Heros products.
Jason Ziller demonstrates networking capabilities across multiple OS interfaces using Thunderbolt™ 2 technology.
Greg Laporte demos SONNET products equipped with Thunderbolt™ technology.
Vijay Char shows the latest Promise Technology storage solutions featuring Thunderbolt™ connectors at NAB 2015.
Brad Iles showcases the latest OWC solutions with Thunderbolt™ technology.
Dave Roberts features the latest from MOTU at NAB 2015.
Nate Parada discusses Magma expansion solutions featuring Thunderbolt™ technology at NAB 2015.
Clement Barberis demonstrates LaCie's wide range of products featuring Thunderbolt™ technology.
Josef Rabinovitz, President of JRM, shows us new products featuring Thunderbolt™ technology at NAB 2015.
May Hwang shows us how Highpoint uses Thunderbolt™ technology.
Greg Crosby shows us how G-Technology integrates Thunderbolt™ technology.
Mitch Cohen demos Corning's active optical Thunderbolt™ cables.
Kosta Fanagos and CalDigit's latest featuring Thunderbolt™ technology.
Carllene Mowry shows us ATTO's Desklink* product line featuring Thunderbolt™ technology.
Richard Wright demos AKITIO's latest docking and storage products with Thunderbolt™ technology.
Thad Huston shows us the latest AJA capable 4K I/O Thunderbolt™ device.
Intel® technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software, or service activation. No computer system can be absolutely secure. Learn more at Intel.com or from the OEM or retailer.
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.