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If you're choosing between DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort would be the better option. If a monitor only gives you the choice between, say, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI could be the ...

Graphics cards often sport both HDMI and DisplayPort connectors. This Nvidia RTX 2060 has one and three, respectively. Riley Young/Digital Trends DisplayPort and HDMI are two of the most popular port ...

HDMI 2.1 has several aces up its sleeve, but DP still rules PC gaming ...

High Speed HDMI Cable: Provides more bandwidth, and can carry video with a resolution of 1080p or higher (up to 4096x2160, but at a maximum refresh rate of just 24Hz, which is fine for movies, but ...

DisplayPort is made for PCs.

Presently, there are three major ports that rule the consumer audiovisual world. These ports are HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C. Each of these A/V ports has strengths and weaknesses -- here's what sets ...

The High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and DisplayPort are both modern serial interfaces for carrying digital video from one product to another over cables. They replace long-running analog ...

If you’re looking to connect your PC or console to a TV or gaming monitor, there’s a good chance you have multiple options and even more cables. HDMI and DisplayPort cables both allow you to transfer ...

I have a new Raedon HD 5700 which has 2 DVI, 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort. Currently I'm using the 2 DVI to DVI on 2 equal monitors. The monitors have HDMI ports. Audio aside, what is the difference ...

When it comes down to linking a display to your gaming setup, you can use either HDMI or DisplayPort. The question is which one is better for gaming? This is something a lot of gamers would like to ...