Rumor has it that we’ll catch a glimpse of the next HDMI standard during CES 2025, with HDMI 2.2 expected to debut alongside next-gen gaming GPUs.
As CES approaches, excitement is building over a wave of technological advancements, including the unveiling of a new HDMI standard set to take the place of today’s HDMI 2.1 ports. Based on insights from ComputerBase, the HDMI Licensing Administrator has shared plans to introduce what they’re calling a “breakthrough” in technology. Although they haven’t explicitly named the forthcoming standard, all signs point to the rise of HDMI 2.2, which promises to enhance bandwidth, resolution support, and refresh rates considerably.
According to the HDMI Forum, the forthcoming version of the HDMI specification will spotlight the next-gen HDMI technology and offer higher bandwidth capabilities. This enhancement is expected to accommodate far superior resolutions and refresh rates, supported by newly designed HDMI cables. Such advances present incredible opportunities for content creators across television, film, and gaming industries, paving the way for improved quality and multiple distribution methods.
It’s worth noting, however, that HDMI LA hasn’t officially confirmed the next naming convention, leaving some room for ambiguity. While there’s a slim chance that we may see a revision of the HDMI 2.1 standard instead, it’s unlikely given the historical consistency in releasing new standards.
While specific details about HDMI 2.2 remain under wraps, it’s anticipated that it will surpass the current HDMI 2.1’s offering of up to 48 Gbps bandwidth and resolutions reaching 10,240 × 4,320 pixels.
As it stands, GPU manufacturers have yet to announce any integration of HDMI 2.2 in upcoming GPUs. So far, the only advancement noted in this area relates to DisplayPort 2.1, introduced with AMD’s RDNA 3 GPU series and rumored to appear in NVIDIA’s upcoming “RTX 5000” Blackwell GPUs as well. If HDMI 2.2 does officially see the light of day, there’s potential for support in future GPUs, but at this point, the details remain elusive.
