USB4 Version 2.0 has now been announced, and it’s another significant boost for USB devices.
Data speeds are the main improvement this time around, just like with most USB updates.
That could lead to improvedexternal GPUsand other hardware that requires an ultra-fast data connection.
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The new standard, at least on paper, may provide a speed boost with older hardware as well.
Unfortunately, the USB Promoter Group isstill using confusing names for new standards.
It’s not quite as ridiculous as previous updates, where older standards were retroactively renamed (e.g.
The USB Group hasn’t finalized branding and marketing guidelines for certified 80 Gbps products and cables.
