Thunderbolt™ 3 technology brings speed and versatility to USB-C, offering a fast and simple level of connection for work or home. Increase productivity by connecting multiple displays or devices through a single, compact port, or enjoy high performance graphics on the latest thin and light laptops. Paired with the latest Intel® Core™ processor family Thunderbolt™ 3 technology optimizes PC performance.
The Latest in Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology is 8x faster than USB 3.0 and provides 4x more video bandwidth than HDMI 1.41 helping you work and play more efficiently. It also enables a simple, single cable connection to displays, docks, and storage, while charging the system.
Power Your Pastimes
Versatile Enterprise Workloads
Increased Productivity
Accelerating business productivity, Thunderbolt™ 3 technology is the most advanced, efficient, and versatile I/O solution available with up to 40Gb/s for data and video.3 Supporting content creators and graphics rich applications, Thunderbolt™ 3 technology moves massive files, images, and video at speeds 8X faster than USB 3.01 and supports 4X more video bandwidth than HDMI 1.4.2
Simplified Connectivity
Delivering convenience and simplicity, Thunderbolt™ 3 technology supports Thunderbolt™ devices, every display, and billions of USB devices - one connection that does it all. Thunderbolt™ 3 technology USB-C cables are reversible (it does not matter which end you connect to your PC) and can be connected facing up-or-down, making connecting easy.
Future Ready
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology provides a simple standardized connection with the highest I/O bandwidth that delivers the performance and capability headroom needed to keep pace with the evolving workforce. A single connection to a Thunderbolt™ 3 technology docking station enables you to utilize the latest high definition displays, multi-Gb/s Ethernet, Non-Volatile Memory Express* (NVMe*) storage and provides compatibility with legacy devices.4
Thunderbolt Docking Solution Brief
Facing a complex environment of docking solutions, some of which do not meet the needs of our new workplace transformation requirements, Intel IT conducted multiple rounds of Thunderbolt™ 3 technology testing. The results of these tests indicate that Thunderbolt™ 3 technology benefits Intel employees as well as Intel IT. With a focus on employee’s requirements for universality, ease-of-use, and future-readiness, and based on our positive testing results, Thunderbolt™ 3 technology docks are now being deployed at Intel as our plan-of-record docking solution.
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Get a Detailed Look
Want to know more about Thunderbolt™ 3 technology? Discover key features and capabilities in our overview brief.
What Is Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology?
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology is the USB-C that does it all. Discover what makes it the single most advanced port available today.
Compatible Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology Products
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Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology Videos
Revolutionize Your Digital Workspace with Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology Docking
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology helps you move beyond desktop clutter, revolutionize your digital workspace and boost office productivity. Thunderbolt™ 3 technology single cable docking helps you connect your laptop to one 5K or two 4K monitors while simultaneously transferring large files and charging the laptop.
Broad Adoption of Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology at NAB 2017
While at NAB 2017, Jason Ziller discusses the broad adoption and practical uses of Thunderbolt™ 3 technology.
Accelerate Content Creation Workflow and Team Productivity with Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology helps you upgrade your digital workspace, see more with dual 4K monitors, and add super-fast plug-and-play Thunderbolt™ 3 technology storage. Accelerate content creation workflow and team productivity with the ability to move massive files, images, and video at speeds 8X faster than USB 3.0.
Are You Ready to Travel Light and Game Heavy?
With Thunderbolt™ 3 technology External Graphics (eGFX), gamers, and heavy graphics users who are mobile, now have more, easy-to-use choices to get the graphics experiences they want. Thunderbolt™ 3 technology eGFX delivers enhanced game play on thin and light laptops and expands your experience with triple monitors, so you can travel light and game heavy.
Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology Is Changing the PC Experience
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology is creating new expectations for what’s possible. Now, one compact port provides Thunderbolt™ 3 technology data transfer, support for two 4K 60 Hz displays, and quick notebook charging with a single cable.
The Difference Between Thunderbolt™ 3 Technology and USB-C
Thunderbolt™ 3 technology uses USB-C connectors and is a single-cable solution, but can deliver the fastest and most versatile connection to any dock, device, or display, including billions of USB devices.
Informações de produto e desempenho
Em comparação com outras tecnologias para conexão de E/S de PCs, inclusive eSATA, USB e IEEE 1394 Firewire*. O desempenho varia de acordo com as configurações específicas de hardware e software utilizadas. Deve usar um dispositivo habilitado com Thunderbolt™. Para obter mais informações, acesse https://www.intel.com.br/content/www/br/pt/products/docs/io/thunderbolt/thunderbolt-technology-developer.html.
O Thunderbolt™ 3 vem com DisplayPort, que pode realizar conexão nativa com todos os monitores através da DisplayPort e da mini-DisplayPort. Além disso, com os conectores, pode se conectar a todas as demais interfaces de modernos monitores, incluindo HDMI, DVI e VGA.
Os testes documentam o desempenho dos componentes em um determinado teste, em sistemas específicos. Diferenças no hardware, software ou configuração afetarão o desempenho real. Consulte outras fontes de informação para avaliar o desempenho quando pensar na sua compra. Para obter informações mais completas sobre desempenho e resultados do parâmetro de comparação, visite www.intel.com.br/benchmarks.
Os recursos e benefícios das tecnologias Intel® dependem da configuração do sistema e podem exigir ativação de hardware, software ou de serviços. O desempenho varia dependendo da configuração do sistema. Nenhum produto ou componente pode ser totalmente seguro. Consulte o fabricante ou o revendedor de seu sistema ou saiba mais em https://www.intel.com.br.