What is the maximum speed of DVI Single-Link?

DVI Single-Link supports a maximum data transfer rate of 3.96 Gbps. It can drive displays up to 1920×1200@60Hz.

What capabilities does DVI Single-Link support?

DVI Single-Link supports, video output.

1/10 Legacy

DVI Single-Link

Q: How future-proof is DVI Single-Link?

DVI Single-Link has a future-proof score of 1/10. Obsolete for new installations. DVI lacks audio and maxes at 1920x1200. Use HDMI or DisplayPort instead.

DisplayPort

Max Speed

3.96 Gbps

Max Resolution

1920×1200@60Hz

Power Delivery

—

Released

1999

Single TMDS link at 3.96 Gbps supporting up to 1920×1200@60Hz. The baseline DVI mode found on all DVI-D and DVI-I connectors. Equivalent to HDMI 1.0 bandwidth.

Bandwidth

3.96 Gbps

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Capabilities

Data ✗

Video ✓

Audio ✗

Power ✗

Ethernet ✗

Future-Proof Analysis

Obsolete for new installations. DVI lacks audio and maxes at 1920x1200. Use HDMI or DisplayPort instead.

Compatible Connectors

DVI-D DVI-I

Cables

DisplayPort to DVI-D

DisplayPort (Full-Size) ↔ DVI-D

DVI-D Single-Link Cable

DVI-D ↔ DVI-D

DVI-D to HDMI

DVI-D ↔ HDMI Type-A (Standard)

HDMI to DVI-D Cable

HDMI Type-A (Standard) ↔ DVI-D

USB-C to DVI-D

USB Type-C ↔ DVI-D