[SOLVED] Thunderbolt Graphics from the Motherboard

[pawinda]

I've never really understood Thunderbolt graphics. With Thunderbolt graphics, can I connect the correct USB 'C' to display port cable into the Thunderbolt port and use this as my graphics input to my monitor without a stand alone graphics card? If so, is it faster than the HDMI output of the chipset? Thanks.

 

[zero_l0gic]

you need a gpu, otherwise no display. Tunderbotl is just a way of transfer. It doesnt need to be standalone GPU it can be intergrated.

 

[pawinda]

Just so I understand, on the new Gigabyte z390 Designare chipset, when they list Thunderbolt graphics, it is using the available UHD 630 integrated graphics on a 8700K or 9900K CPU. Is that correct? If correct, if the Thunderbolt graphic output better than the HDMI output? Thanks again.

 

[zero_l0gic]

Yes tunderport can use intergrated GPU.
If you are looking at video audio they are the same (both HDMI and Tunder are digital) tunder only can “carry” more things like usb,power... i would recommend HDMI its cheaper monitors,cabels and its more widespread.

 

[pawinda]

Thanks for the added info. Much appreciated.