Rumors are swirling about the unveiling of the HDMI 2.2 standard at CES 2025, potentially accompanying the launch of next-generation gaming GPUs.
What to Expect with HDMI 2.2 at CES 2025: Enhanced Features and Capabilities
CES always promises a deluge of cutting-edge tech, and this time, it looks like a new era for HDMI standards will begin, phasing out today’s HDMI 2.1 ports. According to a report by ComputerBase, the HDMI Licensing Administrator has hinted at presenting a "breakthrough" technology. While they haven’t specifically named the upcoming port, it’s likely that we’ll witness the debut of the "HDMI 2.2," which is expected to deliver superior bandwidth, resolution support, and refresh rates.
"The HDMI Forum will announce a new version of the HDMI specification. This specification, boasting next-gen HDMI tech and increased bandwidth, paves the way for a variety of higher resolutions and refresh rates, and will come alongside a new HDMI cable.
Emerging technologies are enhancing quality options for content creators in TV, film, and gaming, both now and going forward, while providing multiple distribution platforms."
— HDMI LA
However, let’s remember that HDMI LA’s statement doesn’t explicitly name the forthcoming HDMI version. It’s possible we might see a revised version of HDMI 2.1, though such a move seems unlikely given the history of standard updates.
As for the precise features of the speculated HDMI 2.2, details are scant. Considering HDMI 2.1 supports bandwidth up to 48 Gbps and resolutions up to 10,240 x 4,320, it’s a safe bet that HDMI 2.2 will surpass these figures.
So far, no GPU manufacturers have confirmed plans to incorporate HDMI 2.2 into their upcoming models. The only recent development in this area was DisplayPort 2.1, which appeared alongside AMD’s RDNA 3 GPU series and is rumored to feature in NVIDIA’s forthcoming "RTX 5000" Blackwell GPUs. If HDMI 2.2 is indeed introduced, there’s potential for next-gen GPUs to adopt it, although, at this moment, we remain in the dark due to a lack of detailed information.
