6/10 Current

DisplayPort 1.4

DisplayPort
Max Speed
32.40 Gbps
Max Resolution
8K@30Hz
Power Delivery
—
Released
2016

Supports 8K@30Hz or 4K@120Hz with Display Stream Compression (DSC). Widely adopted on gaming monitors and professional displays.

Bandwidth
32.40 Gbps

Capabilities

Data ✗
Video ✓
Audio ✓
Power ✗
Ethernet ✗

Future-Proof Analysis

Solid for current 4K gaming and multi-monitor setups. DP 2.1 will eventually replace it for 8K and beyond.

Compatible Connectors

DisplayPort (Full-Size) Mini DisplayPort USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort

Cables

DisplayPort 1.4 Cable

DisplayPort (Full-Size) ↔ DisplayPort (Full-Size)

DisplayPort to USB-C Cable

DisplayPort (Full-Size) ↔ USB Type-C

Mini DP to DisplayPort

Mini DisplayPort ↔ DisplayPort (Full-Size)

USB-C to DisplayPort

USB Type-C ↔ DisplayPort (Full-Size)

Speed Benchmarks

Scenario File Size Theoretical Realistic
Transfer a 1GB file 1.00 GB 0.2s 0.3s
Transfer a 2GB photo album 2.00 GB 0.5s 0.6s
Transfer a 10GB movie 10.00 GB 2.5s 3.0s
Transfer a 25GB game install 25.00 GB 6.2s 7.4s
Transfer a 50GB backup 50.00 GB 12.3s 14.8s
Transfer a 100GB project 100.00 GB 24.7s 29.6s
Transfer a 250GB backup archive 250.00 GB 61.7s 74.1s
Transfer a 500GB drive clone 500.00 GB 123.5s 148.1s
Transfer a 1TB drive image 1000.00 GB 246.9s 296.3s