Looks like the 2025 CES event might be the grand stage for unveiling the upcoming HDMI 2.2 standard, potentially rolling out hand-in-hand with next-generation gaming GPUs.
### Exciting New Features in HDMI 2.2 Expected Alongside Next Gen Gaming GPUs
At CES, we’re anticipating an exciting wave of innovative technologies. One of the highlights is expected to be the introduction of a brand new HDMI standard set to outshine the current HDMI 2.1 ports that we’re all familiar with. According to a report from ComputerBase, the HDMI Licensing Administrator is gearing up to showcase what they’re calling “breakthrough” technology. Although they haven’t explicitly dropped the name, it’s likely we’re looking at HDMI 2.2 making its debut. This new standard is expected to pack a punch with significant upgrades in bandwidth, resolution compatibility, and refresh rates.
> “The HDMI Forum will announce a new version of the HDMI specification. The new specification, featuring next-generation HDMI technology and higher bandwidth, will enable a variety of higher resolutions and refresh rates and will be supported with a new HDMI cable. New technologies are enabling higher quality options for content producers such as television, film, and game studios now and in the future, while also enabling multiple distribution platforms.”
> — HDMI LA
Sure, the HDMI LA’s statement didn’t come with a direct nod to the exact name of what’s next, leaving the door slightly ajar for the possibility of a beefed-up HDMI 2.1 revision. But given how things have rolled out in the past, the introduction of a completely new standard seems to be a more likely scenario.
Details on the specs for the speculated HDMI 2.2 are still under wraps. However, it’s safe to assume it will surpass the current HDMI 2.1, which already supports up to 48 Gbps in bandwidth and resolutions maxing out at 10,240 × 4,320 pixels.
So far, GPU manufacturers haven’t spilled any beans on integrating HDMI 2.2 with their next-gen products. The last noteworthy leap was from DisplayPort 2.1, featuring in AMD’s RDNA 3 GPUs, and rumored to be part of NVIDIA’s upcoming “RTX 5000” Blackwell GPUs too. Should HDMI 2.2 become official, there’s a possibility that the fresh-off-the-line GPUs will jump on board—but as it stands, details remain sparse. It’s a waiting game till more information comes to light.
