Question: is thunderbolt the same as usb 3?
Answer: The Thunderbolt 3 port has the same design as the USB-C port. ... It's speed allows for quicker access more data when compared to USB-C. Thunderbolt 3 works at 40Gbps while USB-C works at 10 Gbps. Thunderbolt 3 can present video content on two 4K displays or one 5k display while USB-C can present one 4K display.