HDMI 2.1 is coming: 8k at 120fps

[josejones]

I was surprised the new HDMI 2.1 specs reaching 10k at up to 120fps and it's coming soon. Most gamers use DisplayPort anyway but, it's good to finally see HDMI catch-up at bit.

* The physical connectors and cables look the same as today's
* Improved bandwidth from 18Gbps (HDMI 2.0) to 48Gbps (HDMI 2.1)
* Can carry resolutions up to 10K, frame rates up to 120fps
* New cables required for higher resolutions and/or frame rates
* Spec is still being finalized, expected to publish April-June 2017
* First products could arrive late 2017, but many more will ship in 2018

HDMI 2.1: What you need to know
https://www.cnet.com/news/hdmi-2-1-what-you-need-to-know/

8k
http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_1/index.aspx

HDMI 2.1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_2.1

HDMI 2.1 as Fast As Possible

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj4BrZ1ZW-I"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj4BrZ1ZW-I[/video]

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[jakesno]

I was surprised the new HDMI 2.1 specs reaching 10k at up to 120fps and it's coming soon. Most gamers use DisplayPort anyway but, it's good to finally see HDMI catch-up at bit.

* The physical connectors and cables look the same as today's
* Improved bandwidth from 18Gbps (HDMI 2.0) to 48Gbps (HDMI 2.1)
* Can carry resolutions up to 10K, frame rates up to 120fps
* New cables required for higher resolutions and/or frame rates
* Spec is still being finalized, expected to publish April-June 2017
* First products could arrive late 2017, but many more will ship in 2018

8k
http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_1/index.aspx

HDMI 2.1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Version_2.1

HDMI 2.1 as Fast As Possible

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj4BrZ1ZW-I"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj4BrZ1ZW-I[/video]

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It's good to know, but it still doesn't mean what I think you think it means. You're assuming that because HDMI has the capacity to perform at these levels that you/we will have access to those specs, or at least as simply as purchasing a new cable. It's not. You even provided a link that explains it in context.
Read HDMI: What you need to know
Specifically under "Software Update?" read the quotes from HDMI.org
It's a myth that current and past HDMI 1.0 on up only supported 60hz. It's up to the display/monitor mfg's to provide the specs within the unit.
quote from a mythbuster forum topic
"HDMI is not limited to 60 Hz. This is a common myth. Sometimes, certain displays will not accept signals above 60 Hz over HDMI even when the monitor does run at 120+ Hz with other interfaces like DVI or DisplayPort, but that is just a limitation of those particular displays. HDMI itself allows unlimited refresh frequencies; this has been the case since version 1.0."
"...and that is the choice of the monitor manufacturer if they want to implement it that way, usually for cost-saving or component-availability reasons."

 

[Corwin65]

Is there even a GPU that could give you that?

 

[josejones]

Sony and Panasonic target 8K TVs for 2020 Olympics

"Japanese tech firms want to bring something particularly special to the Tokyo Olympics: 8K TV"

"TV-makers Panasonic and Sony will be partnering with broadcaster NHK and others to develop broadcast technology capable of handling 8K video."

"reportedly wants to start full-scale broadcasting of 8K TV in 2018."

http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/26/12656286/8k-tv-broadcasts-2020-olympics-sony-panasonic

 

[josejones]

Windows 10 to Support 8K Resolution
http://wccftech.com/windows-10-support-8k-resolution/

Dolby Atmos Support Comes to Windows 10 & Xbox One
http://wccftech.com/dolby-atmos-support-windows-10-xbox-one/?utm_source=wccftech&utm_medium=related