Does HDMI 2.0b support 144Hz?

[lilium_bosniacum]

Hi,

I'm currently using DP and running at 144Hz 1080p. I'm thinking about switching to Ryzen and getting an AM4 board but only a couple of expensive AM4 boards have a DP port. According to Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_comparison The second chat) HDMI 2.0b should be able to run 144Hz at 1080p.

So, can it run or not?

Thanks.

 

[Eximo]

Yes, HDMI 2.0 supports 144hz at 1080p, actually 240hz (which makes sense, 4K @ 60hz would be the same bandwidth)

Are you talking the 2200G or the 2400G? The rest of Ryzen doesn't even have graphics support.

 

[lilium_bosniacum]

Yes, HDMI 2.0 supports 144hz at 1080p, actually 240hz (which makes sense, 4K @ 60hz would be the same bandwidth)

Are you talking the 2200G or the 2400G? The rest of Ryzen doesn't even have graphics support.

I currently have an GTX 1050 Ti and an Intel i5 6400. I can run 144 Hz in the Nvidia Control Panel. I know that I can't run 144 fps in most of modern AAA games today but I'm just wondering if my specifications meet the requirements to be able to run 144Hz with HDMI?

 

[bignastyid]

Yes, HDMI 2.0 supports 144hz at 1080p, actually 240hz (which makes sense, 4K @ 60hz would be the same bandwidth)

Are you talking the 2200G or the 2400G? The rest of Ryzen doesn't even have graphics support.

I currently have an GTX 1050 Ti and an Intel i5 6400. I can run 144 Hz in the Nvidia Control Panel. I know that I can't run 144 fps in most of modern AAA games today but I'm just wondering if my specifications meet the requirements to be able to run 144Hz with HDMI?

For the most part going to an AM4 with a Ryzen APU would be a downgrade from what you have. The Vega igpu in the current Ryzen APUS are on par with a GT 1030 your current 1050Ti is much better. CPu wise is more of a side grade so overall it comes out to a down grade if you use the igpu.

Also for higher refresh rates over HDMI you need to make sure the monitor supports it as only a handful do. Most 1080p 120hz(or higher) monitors only have HDMI ports that support 1080p@60Hz.

 

[Eximo]

I concur, i5-6400 and a 1050Ti is basically as good as it gets for budget systems. You would have to seriously drop some cash to replace that and gain performance, and that would be mostly GPU.

Only the pricier 'gaming' monitors will offer HDMI high refresh rates, that is certainly true. Very few HDMI 2.0 monitors that aren't 4K out there.

 

[boju]

Currently you're running DP 144Hz from 1050Ti and you want to run HDMI 144Hz from a Ryzen mobo?

Whys that? For dual monitors? 2400g will be going backwards in performance.

Does your 1050Ti have HDMI? If it does try that first with the monitor and see if you can choose at least 120Hz @ 1080p.

HDMI can support high Hz but the monitor itself must allow it. Just because it's HDMI 2 doesn't mean all monitors can, its a choice the manufacturer makes. So test your monitor first with HDMI from the 1050 if it has one.

 

[lilium_bosniacum]

Currently you're running DP 144Hz from 1050Ti and you want to run HDMI 144Hz from a Ryzen mobo?

Whys that? For dual monitors? 2400g will be going backwards in performance.

Does your 1050Ti have HDMI? If it does try that first with the monitor and see if you can choose at least 120Hz @ 1080p.

HDMI can support high Hz but the monitor itself must allow it. Just because it's HDMI 2 doesn't mean all monitors can, its a choice the manufacturer makes. So test your monitor first with HDMI from the 1050 if it has one.

The monitor is LG 24GM77 and I'm currently running it at 144Hz with a DP cable. I want to switch the CPU for a Ryzen one because I have some graphical issues that is not that known and users only managed to solve it with switching over to Ryzen. I've been looking at Ryzen 5 1600 to switch my i5 6400 because they aren't that different in performance right?

 

[lilium_bosniacum]

I concur, i5-6400 and a 1050Ti is basically as good as it gets for budget systems. You would have to seriously drop some cash to replace that and gain performance, and that would be mostly GPU.

Only the pricier 'gaming' monitors will offer HDMI high refresh rates, that is certainly true. Very few HDMI 2.0 monitors that aren't 4K out there.

I'm not trying to gain performance, I'm trying to replace the i5 6400 with a newer Ryzen CPU that should about match the current one I have and to stay up to date. I'm also having some graphical issues for which it seems that switching to Ryzen is the only solution.

 

[Karadjgne]

Quote:

This is where the HDMI 2.0 kicks in which further expands the color depth and adds smoothness to 4K via 60Hz support. It also adds support for the 21:9 aspect ratio and 3D stereoscopic format. Additionally, the HDMI 2.0 allows for 1440p at 144Hz and 1080p at 240Hz. Both 1.4 and 2.0 versions support the adaptive-sync i.e. AMD FreeSync technology.

HDMI 2.0a adds support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) while HDMI 2.0b features the advanced HDR10 format and HLG standard support.

So in answer, yes hdmi 2.0b is good for 4k/60, 1440p/144Hz, 1080p/240Hz, 21:9 UW, HDR and HLG.

However, I'm confused. If you already have a DP capable 1050ti, and the monitor connection will be to the gpu, why would any motherboard connection be an issue? Your monitor should still be connected to the gpu, not the motherboard.

And to answer others, NO! The i5-6400 is a snail. It's easily and regularly beaten by an i3-6100 at stock settings. For 1-2 thread games it's slower than snail snot. The i5-6500 was a huge increase. A Raven Ridge won't have any issues beating it.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/71760-intel-skylake-i5-6500-i5-6400-i3-6100-review.html

 

[lilium_bosniacum]

Quote:

This is where the HDMI 2.0 kicks in which further expands the color depth and adds smoothness to 4K via 60Hz support. It also adds support for the 21:9 aspect ratio and 3D stereoscopic format. Additionally, the HDMI 2.0 allows for 1440p at 144Hz and 1080p at 240Hz. Both 1.4 and 2.0 versions support the adaptive-sync i.e. AMD FreeSync technology.

HDMI 2.0a adds support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) while HDMI 2.0b features the advanced HDR10 format and HLG standard support.

So in answer, yes hdmi 2.0b is good for 4k/60, 1440p/144Hz, 1080p/240Hz, 21:9 UW, HDR and HLG.

However, I'm confused. If you already have a DP capable 1050ti, and the monitor connection will be to the gpu, why would any motherboard connection be an issue? Your monitor should still be connected to the gpu, not the motherboard.

And to answer others, NO! The i5-6400 is a snail. It's easily and regularly beaten by an i3-6100 at stock settings. For 1-2 thread games it's slower than snail snot. The i5-6500 was a huge increase. A Raven Ridge won't have any issues beating it.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/71760-intel-skylake-i5-6500-i5-6400-i3-6100-review.html

One more question: How does the Ryzen 5 1600 compare to i5 6400 and 6500?

 

[Karadjgne]

http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-6500-vs-Intel-Core-i5-6400/3513vs3512
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i5-6500-vs-AMD-Ryzen-5-1600/3513vs3919

It's not even a compatible race.. The i5-6400 ranks #138, the R5 1600 ranks #47. And that's before adding any OC (3.8GHz and 2933 or 3200MHz ram speeds) and getting @20% better performance. On the stock cooler. You'll be going from a 4c/4t cpu that throttles in many new games like GTA5 (even before any mods it'll tank 100% cpu usage) to a 6c/12t cpu that'll handle gaming and streaming simultaneously.

For a realistic comparison, if the 6400 is a 10-speed bicycle, the 6500 is a moped and the Ryzen is a 900cc motorcycle.