{"id":67623,"date":"2021-01-06T16:30:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T22:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=67623"},"modified":"2021-03-19T15:34:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T20:34:06","slug":"top-14-things-people-want-to-know-about-thunderbolt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/67623-top-14-things-people-want-to-know-about-thunderbolt\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 14 Questions People Ask About Thunderbolt Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admittedly-this-thunderbolt-article-has-an-odd-title\">Admittedly, this Thunderbolt article has an odd title.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-but-it-s-not-random\"><strong>But it&#8217;s not random&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-284x160.jpg\" alt=\"Top Thunderbolt Questions\" class=\"wp-image-69883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-284x160.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-213x120.jpg 213w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-190x107.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-548x308.jpg 548w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-364x204.jpg 364w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-230x129.jpg 230w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-284x160@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-213x120@2x.jpg 426w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-questions_1400x780-190x107@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Keith Shively and I meet every-other Friday to discuss how the blog is doing. We go over more statistics than you can imagine \u2013 what the traffic patterns look like, what posts appear to be trending, what content people don\u2019t seem to give a rip about, and most importantly, what information we believe Rocket Yard readers are really looking for. You see, Keith is OWC\u2019s SEO\/SEM guru and makes my job much more productive and enjoyable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few weeks ago, <strong>Thunderbolt<\/strong> came up as a topic that should probably get a little more attention from us on the blog. Why? Because a lot of people had a lot of related questions. But there was a problem. &#8220;Thunderbolt&#8221; is a fairly broad topic, so a little bit more focus as to what <em>exactly<\/em> people are interested in knowing was needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it Thunderbolt as a technology? Or Thunderbolt 3 vs. Thunderbolt 4 and how they differ? Maybe it&#8217;s about cables, computers, or connector ports? I was reasonably sure it had nothing to do with the logo of the legendary Australian rock band <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/acdc-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"189\" class=\"wp-image-69889\" style=\"width: 35px; margin-top: -1px;\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/acdc-logo.png\" alt=\"AC\/DC Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/acdc-logo.png 488w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/acdc-logo-284x110.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/acdc-logo-190x74.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/acdc-logo-190x74@2x.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/a> \u2013 but I could be wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I asked Keith if he wouldn&#8217;t mind aggregating whatever information he could. So, he did his magic-internet-voodoo stuff and came up with a well-defined and organized grouped-list comprised of the top search queries involving the term &#8220;Thunderbolt.&#8221; Why did he give me 14? No idea, but I learned very early on never to question genus\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-most-frequently-searched-thunderbolt-questions\">Most Frequently Searched Thunderbolt Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>First, all the questions seen below appear exactly as searched online, so please keep any &#8220;you&#8217;re a horrible grammarian&#8221; comments to yourself. &#x1f60a;<\/li><li>Second, they are taken in order from the 1st most queried to the 14th most queried. <\/li><li>Third, because there are so many questions, we will keep our answers brief. If there is an outcry for more detailed information on specific subjects, we will expand in later articles.<\/li><li>Fourth, as always, we value <strong>any input<\/strong> you may have \u2013 just use the comment section at the end!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Now, off we go!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-what-is-thunderbolt\">#1 \/ what is thunderbolt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No surprise that this ranks at the top of the list. Even seasoned veterans can have a difficult time explaining all the complexities of Thunderbolt. What is a Thunderbolt port? What is Thunderbolt 3? What is a Thunderbolt 3 port? What is Thunderbolt 2? What is the Thunderbolt port used for? What is a Thunderbolt cable? What is Thunderbolt connection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are all variants of the same basic question \u2013 <strong>What is Thunderbolt?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thunderbolt&#x2122; is Intel\u2019s trademarked name given to a high-speed protocol that can deliver power, and adjust data and video bandwidth on-the-fly depending on its use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-is-thunderbolt-the-same-as-usb-c\">#2 \/ is thunderbolt the same as usb c?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope. Well, yes \u2013 kind of. I mean, no it&#8217;s not&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason this is a bit difficult to answer is due to the nuances that might be behind the question being asked. As mentioned above, Thunderbolt is merely a protocol, a technology of sorts. But the confusion lies in the fact that Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 use a USB Type-C connection. (To muddy the water even more, Thunderbolt 2, and the first generation of Thunderbolt use the Mini DisplayPort connection \u2013 more on that later.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-1\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The simplest way to describe the difference is that USB-C refers to the connector (port) and cable specification, whereas Thunderbolt 3 refers to the <em>capabilities<\/em> that are available over USB-C.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"left-right-margins-25px footnote\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/55946-whats-the-difference-between-thunderbolt-3-and-usb-c-and-which-should-you-use\/\">What\u2019s the Difference Between Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C and Which Should You Use?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-is-mini-displayport-the-same-as-thunderbolt\">#3 \/ is mini displayport the same as thunderbolt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, there can also be a bit of confusion with Mini DisplayPort and Thunderbolt\/Thunderbolt 2 as well. The capabilities of these past iterations of the protocol are made available through the Mini DisplayPort connection, not USB-A, USB-C, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-2\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT201736#thunderbolt\">Apple puts it best<\/a>:<br \/><em>&#8220;Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort . They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. However, this port does support Mini DisplayPort for video output, so you can use a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect a Mini DisplayPort display.&#8221;<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-what-is-thunderbolt-software\">#4 \/ what is thunderbolt software?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-3\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thunderbolt isn&#8217;t software. <br \/>However, there must be a reason this query cracked the top 5. Were I to postulate (which I know can be dangerous), this could arise from PC users desiring to download\/update Intel&#8217;s Thunderbolt Control Center.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-what-does-a-thunderbolt-port-look-like\">#5 \/ what does a thunderbolt port look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many different ports throughout the years, it can be confusing to know what is what. USB, HDMI, Ethernet, DisplayPort, SD Card? When it comes to Thunderbolt ports, they can &#8220;look&#8221; like two variations: USB Type-C and Mini DisplayPort (MDP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-4\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 use the USB-C port on your computer or device. It looks like this:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-ports.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"44\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-ports-284x44.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-ports-284x44.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-ports-190x30.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-ports.png 700w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-ports-284x44@2x.png 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-ports-190x30@2x.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>[click to enlarge]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 use the Mini DisplayPort form factor, like this:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-ports.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"49\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-ports-284x49.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-ports-284x49.png 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-ports-190x33.png 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-ports.png 700w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-ports-284x49@2x.png 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-ports-190x33@2x.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>[click to enlarge]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-what-thunderbolt-do-i-have\">#6 \/ what thunderbolt do i have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your laptop equipped with Thunderbolt 3? Possibly Thunderbolt 4? Or do you have an older Mac with Thunderbolt 2? You can search your Model Identifier online if you&#8217;d like, but it&#8217;s easiest to simply check your  <strong>System Report<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-5\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to <strong>Apple &gt; About This Mac &gt; Overview &gt; System Report&#8230;<\/strong><\/li><li>Select <strong>Thunderbolt<\/strong> in the left sidebar under <strong>Hardware<\/strong>. Look under <strong>Port:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table left-right-margins-25px\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Version<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up to 10 Gb\/s<\/td><td>Thunderbolt 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to 20 Gb\/s<\/td><td>Thunderbolt 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to 40 Gb\/s<\/td><td>Thunderbolt 3\/4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-does-my-computer-have-thunderbolt\">#7 \/ does my computer have thunderbolt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a Mac built after 2011, it is likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-6\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>See <a href=\"#h-5\">#5 <\/a>and <a href=\"#h-6\">#6<\/a> above.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-is-thunderbolt-3-backwards-compatible\">#8 \/ is thunderbolt 3 backwards compatible?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People do get a bit concerned with the compatibility of Thunderbolt. Can Thunderbolt 1, 2, 3 &amp; 4 all play nice in the sandbox together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-7\">The Answer: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thunderbolt is backward compatible. However, because the connectivity protocol changed between Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3, you will need to use Apple&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/shop\/product\/MMEL2AM\/A\/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter\">Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter<\/a>. This will allow you to connect your Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices\u2014like external hard drives and Thunderbolt docks\u2014to any of the USB-C ports on your Mac.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"left-right-margins-25px footnote\"><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/63715-intel-introduces-thunderbolt-4-what-is-it-and-does-it-matter\/\">Intel Introduces Thunderbolt 4: What Is It and Does It Matter?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-how-fast-is-thunderbolt-3\">#9 \/ how fast is thunderbolt 3?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to this applies not only to Thunderbolt 3, but to what Intel calls &#8220;Thunderbolt 4&#8221; and Apple calls &#8220;Thunderbolt \/ USB 4&#8221; as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-8\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thunderbolt 3 can attain speeds up to 40 Gb\/s.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-what-does-a-thunderbolt-cable-look-like\">#10 \/ what does a thunderbolt cable look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like ports, what a Thunderbolt cable looks like varies in two different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-9\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 cables have a USB-C connector:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-cable-hero.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-cable-hero-190x141.jpeg\" alt=\"OWC Thunderbolt 3 Cable\" class=\"wp-image-69848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-cable-hero-190x141.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-cable-hero-162x120.jpeg 162w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-cable-hero-284x210.jpeg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-cable-hero.jpeg 840w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-cable-hero-190x141@2x.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-cable-hero-162x120@2x.jpeg 324w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-3-cable-hero-284x210@2x.jpeg 568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>[click to enlarge]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 have Mini DisplayPort connector:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-cable-hero.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-cable-hero-190x163.jpg\" alt=\"OWC Thunderbolt 2 Cable\" class=\"wp-image-69847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-cable-hero-190x163.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-cable-hero-140x120.jpg 140w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-cable-hero-284x243.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-cable-hero.jpg 490w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-cable-hero-190x163@2x.jpg 380w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/thunderbolt-2-cable-hero-140x120@2x.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>[click to enlarge]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-when-did-thunderbolt-3-come-out\">#11 \/ when did thunderbolt 3 come out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll take this answer one step further and give you all the Thunderbolt release dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-10\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table indent-25px\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Thunderbolt<\/td><td>2011<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thunderbolt 2<\/td><td>2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thunderbolt 3<\/td><td>2016<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thunderbolt 4<\/td><td>2020<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-can-you-get-thunderbolt-on-pc\">#12 \/ can you get thunderbolt on pc?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming the question is whether or not PCs are capabable of Thunderbolt 3&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator hr200\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-answer-11\">The Answer:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yes. But unlike Apple&#8217;s implementation of Thunderbolt, PC manufacturers vary greatly in what capabilities they offer. 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Like this guy did: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-tools-expert.com\/production-expert-1\/2019\/3\/15\/mac-pro-51-cheese-grater-with-thunderbolt-the-impossible-is-now-possible\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mac Pro 5,1 Cheese-grater With Thunderbolt &#8211; The Impossible Is Now Possible<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>So, there you have it \u2013 the <strong>top 14 questions<\/strong> people have regarding Thunderbolt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is something that you feel needs a more significant explanation or something we missed completely, let us know in the comment section below. Majority rules, so make yourself known and voice your opinions! We&#8217;ll keep on top of this topic and cover what we can, when we can, and in any way we can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-links\">Related Links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/38684-tech-tip-fixing-calendar-duplicates\/\">Tech Tip: Fixing Calendar Duplicates in macOS Sierra<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/10899-target-display-mode-and-thunderbolt\/\">Target Display Mode And Thunderbolt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/5160-combine-digital-audio-and-video-with-newertech-adapter\/\">Combine Digital Audio and Video with NewerTech adapter.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/62698-my-favorite-mac-you-might-be-surprised\/\">My Favorite Mac \u2013 You Might Be Surprised!<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color is-style-wide\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admittedly, this Thunderbolt article has an odd title. 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