What is the maximum data transfer rate of USB 3.0?

The maximum data transfer rate of USB 3.0 is indeed 5 Gbps. This specification was a significant improvement over USB 2.0, which had a maximum rate of 480 Mbps. USB 3.0, also known as SuperSpeed USB, provided enhanced performance by increasing the amount of data that could be transferred per second, allowing for faster file transfers and improved performance for high-bandwidth devices.

This increase in speed is part of what allowed USB 3.0 to support newer, data-intensive applications and devices that demand higher throughput. Devices utilizing USB 3.0 can deliver better performance for external hard drives, high-definition video cameras, and other peripherals by taking full advantage of the enhanced data capabilities.

Later versions of USB, such as USB 3.1, have increased speeds further to 10 Gbps and beyond, but in the context of USB 3.0 specifically, the maximum data transfer rate is correctly identified as 5 Gbps.