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AMD will finally add HDMI 2.1 support to Linux (www.phoronix.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by cm0002@lemmings.world to c/linux@programming.dev

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[–] TheCornCollector@piefed.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago

I’m no expert, but basically the way to unlock higher/full bandwidth for HDMI 2.1. This will allow the use of higher refresh rate, resolution, and bit depth + HDR. Right now you need to make sacrifices in at least one category with HDMI