Thunderbolt 5 will support previous versions of Thunderbolt and is based on the USB-IF USB4 Version 2.0, VESA DisplayPort 2.1, and PCI-SIG PCIe 4.0 (x4) specifications.

As it compares to Thunderbolt 4, Intel has made pretty big strides with Thunderbolt 5. In terms of raw speed, the bandwidth is doubled bidirectionally, from 40 Gbps to 80 Gbps. There's also a ...

Keep in mind that none of these three cable lengths will truly satisfy a Thunderbolt 5 desktop PC placed under your desk, which is a key reason for buying a standalone cable in the first place. (I ...