It sounds like CES 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting time for tech enthusiasts, especially with the buzz surrounding the anticipated launch of the HDMI 2.2 standard, which is expected to roll out alongside next-generation gaming GPUs.
Get Ready for HDMI 2.2: A New Era in Display Technology is on the Horizon
CES is famous for showcasing groundbreaking technology, and this upcoming event promises to be no different. According to a report from ComputerBase, the HDMI Licensing Administrator is set to unveil some truly game-changing advancements. Although they haven’t officially named it, all signs point to the arrival of HDMI 2.2. This new standard is rumored to offer significant enhancements in bandwidth, resolution, and refresh rates, potentially putting it miles ahead of the current HDMI 2.1 ports.
The HDMI Forum has hinted at big things to come, mentioning a new version of HDMI specification on the horizon. This new spec boasts next-gen technology and higher bandwidth, promising support for a variety of high resolutions and refresh rates, all with a brand-new HDMI cable. Such technological upgrades not only benefit content creators in the realms of television, film, and gaming but also offer better distribution possibilities across multiple platforms.
However, it’s worth pointing out that HDMI LA hasn’t explicitly confirmed the new naming convention, leaving room for speculation. While a revision of HDMI 2.1 could be possible, it seems unlikely when looking at the history of how these standards typically progress.
Details on the HDMI 2.2 specs are still under wraps. Currently, HDMI 2.1 supports up to 48 Gbps of bandwidth and resolutions reaching 10,240 × 4,320 pixels, so it’s a safe bet that HDMI 2.2 will surpass these impressive metrics.
As of now, no major GPU manufacturers have announced plans to integrate HDMI 2.2 with their next-gen GPUs. The notable upgrade so far has been the jump to DisplayPort 2.1 in AMD’s RDNA 3 GPU series, which is rumored to be a feature in NVIDIA’s upcoming "RTX 5000" Blackwell GPUs as well. If HDMI 2.2 does get an official nod, there’s hope that it will make its way into the next wave of GPUs. For now, though, we’ll have to wait and see as further details become available.
