Thunderbolt 5

Thunderbolt 5 is a high-speed computer connectivity standard that doubles baseline data speeds to 80 Gbps bi-directional transfer rates and features a dynamic video bandwidth boost up to 120 Gbps.

Thunderbolt 5 Enhancements over Thunderbolt 4
• Total Bandwidth: 80 Gbps (up to 120 Gbps in Boost Mode) vs. 40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 4
• PCIe Throughput: Gen 4 x4 (~64 Gbps) vs. Gen 3 x4 (~32 Gbps) for Thunderbolt 4
• Display Support: Triple 4K @ 144Hz or Dual 8K @ 60Hz vs. Dual 4K @ 60Hz for Thunderbolt 4
• Power Delivery: Up to 240W (Power Delivery 3.1 Extended Power Range) vs. up to 100W for Thunderbolt 4

Thunderbolt 5 Key Features
• Speed: Delivers 80 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth, which is double the speed of Thunderbolt 4.
• Bandwidth Boost: Dynamically scales up to 120 Gbps for video-heavy workflows and high-resolution displays.
• Power Delivery: Supports up to 240W of fast charging capabilities over a single USB-C connection.
• Display Support: Drives multiple high-refresh-rate monitors, including dual 8K displays, or triple 4K monitors at 144Hz.
• Compatibility: Uses the standard oval-shaped USB Type-C physical connector and remains backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4, and USB-C.