Let Lyle Warnke with Intel explain the new features in Thunderbolt 4. He previews the new Tiger Lake Laptop and the new Thunderbolt 4 Docking Port.
Thunderbolt 4 |
Supports the full speed of 40Gb/s with cables of up to 2m in length |
Supports two 4K displays instead of one (or one 8K display) |
At least one port must provide 100W power for laptop charging |
Thunderbolt 4 docks must support wake from sleep |
USB4 Specification Compliant |
o Most complete and future proof version of USB-C Effortless Connectivity |
o More ways to connect accessories than ever before Secure & Manageable |
o Intel VT-d based DMA protection Always Fast |
o 40Gb/s for connecting to powerful Thunderbolt docks, monitors, fast storage and more Notebook Charging |
o Required on at least one computer port Mandatory Certification |
o Consistent user experience across a wide range of product types and manufacturers |