GO AT SUPERHERO SPEED

At 40 Gb/s, it's the fastest port available on a computer today

8x faster than USB 3.0 and 4x more video bandwidth than HDMI
Transfer a 4K movie in less than 30 seconds
Back up a year’s worth of continuous MP3s in five minutes
Plus, connect to any display, Thunderbolt, or USB device

480Mbps

USB 2.0

5Gb/s

USB 3.0

10Gb/s

USB 3.1

10Gb/s

THUNDERBOLT

20Gb/s

THUNDERBOLT 2

40Gb/s

THUNDERBOLT 3
(Includes USB 3.1)

EXPLORE how thunderbolt™ 3 will transform
everything you do

LIMITLESS CONNECTIVITY

CONNECT TO EVERYTHING

Enjoy a new level of simplicity
For the first time, one computer port connects to Thunderbolt devices, to every display¹, and to billions of USB devices

Limitless Connectivity with Thunderbolt 3

ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE

A single cable does it all with sweet efficiency

The most advanced single-cable docks available
Effortlessly dock to everything you need
Want even more? Daisy chain up to six devices from one port on your computer
Plus, charge up your laptop and devices quickly

PLAY IT YOUR WAY

DESKTOP LEVEL PERFORMANCE FROM A LIGHTWEIGHT NOTEBOOK WITH ONE SIMPLE CONNECTION

Connect external graphics and crush the latest games at optimum settings
Connect multiple displays for even more excitement
Access your game library with super fast storage

MAKE SOME MAGIC

CREATE THE EASY WAY

Open up fresh possibilities for photo and video editing with external graphics
Connect a computer to super fast storage, one 5K or two 4K displays
8x faster than USB 3.0 and 4x more video bandwidth than HDMI
For multi-stream HD and 4K video, top speed means less time waiting, more time for you

Multi-stream HD and 4k video with Thunderbolt 3

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FEATURES & SPECS

Thunderbolt™ 3 brings lightning speed and performance to USB-C, creating one thin, reversible compact port that delivers the fastest², most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device.

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More Features & Specs

Thunderbolt™, USB, DisplayPort, and power on USB-C
USB-C connector and cables (small, reversible)
40 Gb/s: Thunderbolt™ 3 – double the speed of Thunderbolt™ 2

- Bi-directional, dual-protocol (PCI Express and DisplayPort)
- PCI Express Gen 3
- DisplayPort 1.2 – supports two 4K displays (4096 x 2160 30bpp @ 60 Hz)

USB 3.1 (10 Gb/s) – compatible with existing USB devices and cables
DisplayPort 1.2 – compatible with existing DisplayPort displays, devices, and cables

- Connect DVI, HDMI, and VGA displays via adapters

Power delivery

- Up to 100W system charging
- 15W to bus-powered devices

Thunderbolt™ Networking

- 10Gb Ethernet connection between computers

Daisy chain up to six devices
Lowest latency for PCI Express audio

LOOK FOR THE
THUNDERBOLT

LOOK FOR THE THUNDERBOLT

It's the best connection you'll make this year.

PCs & MOTHERBOARDS

DEVICES

CABLES & ADAPTERS

PCs & MOTHERBOARDS

Get more out of everything you do. Thunderbolt 3 is available on notebooks, 2-in-1s, gaming systems, mini-PCs, All-in-Ones, and workstations. Build a Thunderbolt 3 desktop computer simply by using a motherboard with Thunderbolt 3.