Just look for the lightning bolt. You won't be shocked by what it can do.
Why does that matter? PCIe is the protocol inside your computer that connects the CPU to a graphics card, SSD, or RAM. By routing PCIe outside the computer, Thunderbolt effectively turns the outside world into the inside of your PC. Thunderbolt
But for professionals, creators, and power users, Thunderbolt is the great declutterer. It solves the problem of "too many ports" by becoming the only port you need. In a world moving toward wireless everything, Thunderbolt proves that sometimes, the fastest, most reliable way to move the future is still through a very, very fast wire. Just look for the lightning bolt
This gave birth to . USB4 is essentially Thunderbolt 3, but open source. However, there is a catch. A USB4 port can do everything Thunderbolt can, but manufacturers don't have to max out the specs. A cheap USB4 port might cap at 20Gbps, while a certified Thunderbolt port guarantees 40Gbps and strict quality control. PCIe is the protocol inside your computer that