Intel intends to reveal the final name and features of the upgraded Thunderbolt standard in 2023. This might persuade some customers to purchase Intel-powered laptops (or Macs, assuming Apple adopts the port) next year. However, it’s evident that the gap between Thunderbolt and USB has shrunk significantly. When a USB 4-equipped AMD machine may provide almost equal connection, there may not be much incentive to acquire an Intel Core-based PC.
