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The only thing I would use Thunderbolt for is to add an eGPU to something like a Macbook Air or something else with an integrated graphics chipset
by MWil 12y ago
The only thing I would use Thunderbolt for is to add an eGPU to something like a Macbook Air or something else with an integrated graphics chipset
- sounds 12y agoThere are some who claim Intel is trying to kill eGPUs (external GPUs) and dGPUs (discrete GPUs) [1]. You're actually spot-on with the one killer use case of a thunderbolt connector. It's the same question dock connectors have also answered -- what's the need for a dock connector? A better GPU. Thunderbolt is simply Intel's way of killing a good idea before it gains enough traction to threaten their hegemony with USB. [1] http://semiaccurate.com/2012/12/17/intel-slams-the-door-on-discrete-gpus/ http://semiaccurate.com/2012/12/17/intel-slams-the-door-on-d...