Rumor has it that we’re set to witness the unveiling of the next HDMI standard, possibly HDMI 2.2, at CES 2025. This is expected to roll out in tandem with the next generation of gaming GPUs.
CES 2025 is shaping up to be a hotspot for technological breakthroughs. Attendees are in for a treat as the event is anticipated to introduce a new HDMI standard, likely replacing the current HDMI 2.1 ports. According to a report from ComputerBase, the HDMI Licensing Administrator has hinted at revealing groundbreaking technology. While they haven’t outright stated the name “HDMI 2.2,” it’s almost certain that this is what’s in store. The new standard is rumored to offer enhanced bandwidth, support higher resolutions, and boast impressive refresh rates.
In a statement, the HDMI Forum shared, “A new HDMI specification is on the horizon. This next-gen technology will provide greater bandwidth, allowing for a variety of higher resolutions and refresh rates. A new HDMI cable will support this innovation.” They also noted, “These developments will elevate quality options for content creators across TV, film, and gaming, adapting to both current and emerging distribution platforms.”
Though official confirmations haven’t been made regarding the exact nomenclature for the next HDMI iteration, it’s unlikely they will simply refresh the existing HDMI 2.1 standard. Historical trends suggest the introduction of a new standard instead.
Details on the specifications for the purported HDMI 2.2 are still under wraps. However, considering that HDMI 2.1 already supports up to 48 Gbps bandwidth and resolutions of 10,240 × 4,320 pixels, HDMI 2.2 is expected to surpass these figures.
So far, no GPU manufacturers have announced plans to integrate HDMI 2.2 into their upcoming GPUs. The only recent development was with DisplayPort 2.1 incorporated in AMD’s RDNA 3 GPUs and rumored for NVIDIA’s “RTX 5000” Blackwell series. If HDMI 2.2 gets an official nod, it’s possible that next-gen GPUs could support it, but without more concrete information, this remains speculative at best.
