Intel has kept developing it, though, and it has now teased the next generation of the standard.
The company says the future spec will be three times as capable as Thunderbolt 4 currently is.
Looking at the specs, the new Thunderbolt will be able to transfer up to 80 Gbps both ways.
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It will also be compatible with existing Thunderbolt 4 cables.
Just buy a new machine equipped with the latest version of Thunderbolt, and you’re done.
Intel will provide the proper branding for this new generation of Thunderbolt, and availability info, next year.
