Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt 3 offers faster data transfer and power delivery compared to USB-C, which provides higher bandwidth but generally lower power output. In Linus' setup, Thunderbolt was used to connect multiple devices and run systems efficiently, while USB-C served as the primary interface for peripherals and charging.
Type C is the latest USB standard. It’s compact, quicker, and supports higher power output—up to 100 watts with the proper adapter. Thunderbolt focuses more on data movement and can occasionally supply electricity to external graphics cards in your laptop.
He chose a hub linking to a Thunderbolt cable for the PC, providing USB and video connections on the opposite side.
USB-C is a tangible connection point. Thunderbolt 3 functions as a data link, utilizing USB-C as its physical channel. Not every USB-C slot is compatible with TB3. For instance, Thunderbolt 1 and 2 share the same connector as Mini DisplayPort. Thunderbolt offers a broad range of connectivity methods via PCI Express and DisplayPort links, enabling it to connect various devices. Thunderbolt 3 can achieve speeds up to PCI Express 3.0 x4 (up to 40 Gbit/s or 5 GB/s).