Intel has made a correction regarding the new Raptor Lake Refresh range of desktop processors, stating that these 14th-gen chips will not support Thunderbolt 5 after all. This clarification comes after Intel’s initial release statement mentioned that the processors would include support for Thunderbolt 5.

According to the correction issued by Intel, the assertion made in the release statement was incorrect. While some processors in the Intel Core 14th Gen processor family will support Thunderbolt 5, the desktop processors in the Raptor Lake Refresh range will not.

Although Thunderbolt 5 connectivity may not be the primary concern for users interested in the Raptor Lake Refresh processors, it is still a significant blunder for Intel to provide incorrect information in its launch announcement. The focus has primarily been on the performance improvements, power consumption, and pricing of the processors.

With this correction, it raises the question of which 14th-gen processors will support Thunderbolt 5. Intel is likely referring to the other family of chips, namely Meteor Lake, which is set to launch in December alongside Raptor Lake Refresh. Meteor Lake processors are designed for laptop (mobile) devices, where Thunderbolt ports are more commonly found.

It is important to note that Thunderbolt 5 was recently announced and devices using this standard will not be available until 2024. Despite this, Thunderbolt 5 is generating significant anticipation due to its incredible speed. However, owners of Raptor Lake Refresh PCs will have to accept the lack of Thunderbolt 5 support.

Overall, this correction from Intel sheds light on the limitations of the Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processors in terms of Thunderbolt 5 support.