DisplayPort 1.4 vs 2.1: The PC Gamer's Choice
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While HDMI dominates the living room, DisplayPort is the king of the desk.
Bandwidth Comparison
- DP 1.4: 32.4Gbps (HBR3). Enough for 4K 144Hz with DSC.
- DP 2.1: Up to 80Gbps (UHBR20). This is a massive leap.
Why DP 2.1?
If you are planning to buy a next-gen GPU and a high-refresh 8K or 4K 240Hz monitor, DP 2.1 is required. It allows for uncompressed high-speed signals that HDMI 2.1 can't match without compression.
Technical References
- VESA: DisplayPort Standard Version 2.1.
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