Two Takes Balanced

Intel reportedly doubling Thunderbolt transfer speeds

via Pcpro
1 min read
Apr 22, 2014
Read Original Article

TECHi's Analysis

69 words

Although Thunderbolt interconnection technology is not an industry standard that is broadly adopted by all players on the market, it is an interconnection of choice for many creative professionals who work with large amounts of data. Thus, it is not surprising that Thunderbolt is evolving and becomes faster over time. Based on unofficial information, Intel will introduce third iteration of Thunderbolt with 40Gb/s bandwidth in late-2015 or early-2016.

VS

Pcpro's Report

124 words

Intel’s upcoming “Alpine Ridge” hardware will feature transfer rates of up to 40Gbits/sec, according to a leaked slide published on Chinese tech blog VR Zone. The slide, displayed below, shows significant improvements in Intel’s Thunderbolt connector, in terms of specs and compatibility, as well as power consumption. If the slide is to be believed, Alpine Ridge will have double the bandwidth of the current Falcon Ridge controller, increasing data transfer rates from 20Gbits/sec to 40Gbits/sec. It will also feature support for the third generation of the PCI-e bus, and consume 50% less power than Falcon Ridge. There is also a new connector design detailed, which the slide claims will offer system charging of up to 100 watts over a single cable.

TECHi's Verdict: Balanced

TECHi weighs both sides before reaching a conclusion.

NOTE: TECHi Two-Takes are the stories we have chosen from the web along with a little bit of our opinion in a paragraph. Please check the original story in the Source Button below.

More from Pcpro

Google+ has finally revered its real-name policy
Google+ has finally revered its real-name policy

When Google+ first debuted, it insisted that you use your real name on your profile in an effort to "create…

Hackers are holding the data of 650,000 Domino’s customers for ransom
Hackers are holding the data of 650,000 Domino’s customers for ransom

Hackers have reportedly stolen data of more than 600,000 Domino’s Pizza customers. A group of hackers demand €30,000 before next…

Paid-for micro-blogging platform App.net is going open source
Paid-for micro-blogging platform App.net is going open source

Would-be Twitter rival App.net today shed some light on its first major round of subscription renewals, and the outlook isn't…

Intel claims that recent PC sales have been “promising”
Intel claims that recent PC sales have been “promising”

Intel, the number one computer chipmaker, late Tuesday posted first-quarter earnings per share that came in a penny above Wall…