HDMI 2.2 Standard Expected to Debut at CES 2025
The upcoming HDMI 2.2 specification is anticipated to offer higher bandwidth, resolutions, and refresh rates, with potential compatibility for next-gen GPUs.
- The HDMI Forum plans to announce the HDMI 2.2 standard on January 6, 2025, a day before CES officially begins in Las Vegas.
- The new standard is expected to surpass HDMI 2.1's capabilities, which include 48Gbps bandwidth and support for up to 10K resolution at 120Hz with compression.
- HDMI 2.2 will likely require a new cable to unlock its full potential, though it is expected to maintain backward compatibility with older HDMI versions.
- Speculation suggests that the new standard could support advanced resolutions and refresh rates, potentially enabling 4K at 360Hz and 8K at 144Hz in the future.
- Next-generation GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, rumored to be revealed at CES 2025, may include support for HDMI 2.2, aligning with the announcement of the new specification.