Thunderbolt 5 cable using USB-C connectors delivering up to 80 Gbps bidirectional, with 120 Gbps Bandwidth Boost for displays. Backward compatible with TB4, TB3, USB4, and USB 3.x.
Connection Endpoints
| End A | Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) (male) |
|---|---|
| End B | Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) (male) |
Specifications
| Protocol | Thunderbolt 5 |
|---|---|
| Video Transport | DP Alt Mode (via USB-C) |
| Max Bandwidth | 80 Gbps |
| Max Resolution | 8K@60Hz |
| Max Refresh at 4K | 240 Hz |
| USB Data Speed | 80 Gbps |
| Power Delivery | 240W |
| Consumer Tier | Professional High-Bandwidth |
Supported Features
DisplayPort 2.1
USB4 v2
Thunderbolt 5
E-Marker
PD 3.1 EPR
Bandwidth Boost
Length & Physical
| Max Passive Length | 1m |
|---|---|
| Max Active Length | 10m |
Notes & Compatibility
Passive cables are strictly 1m or shorter. For 2m+ runs, active optical cables are required ($150-400). Prices for 1m TB5 cables range $30-80 (Cable Matters, Belkin, OWC). Look for Intel Thunderbolt certification. A regular TB4 cable in a TB5 port caps at 40 Gbps — you need a TB5 cable for Bandwidth Boost.
