This advancement in USB technology promises enhanced data transfer rates, further bridging the gap between USB and Thunderbolt capabilities. With the introduction of Build 23615, Windows 11 now includes native driver support for both USB 80Gbps and Thunderbolt 5 devices. This integration ensures that devices utilizing USB4 Version 2.0 standards are correctly identified and managed within the system. This continuity in device management is in line with the current approach of handling USB4 devices in the operating system.

Furthermore, Microsoft has made ISO files for this build available for download on their official website, facilitating easy access for users interested in testing this new feature. Additionally, Microsoft notes that the upcoming Intel 14th generation Core HX mobile processor platform will be among the first to incorporate Thunderbolt 5 controllers, thereby enabling notebooks with these processors to leverage the full capabilities of the USB 80Gbps interface.