Terminology / Interfaces / DisplayPort
DisplayPort
(DP)
A digital audio/video interface standard defined by VESA, capable of carrying audio and video simultaneously over a 20-pin connector; adaptable for use with Mini DP or USB-C. Principal versions:
DP 1.1 (standard announced April 2007)
Bandwidth of 10.8 Gbps; supports 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz.
DP 1.2 (standard announced January 2010)
Bandwidth of 17.28 Gbps; maximum resolution of 3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz.
DP 1.4 (standard announced March 2016)
Bandwidth of 32.4 Gbps; added visually lossless DSC compression; maximum resolution of 8K @ 60 Hz or 4K @ 120 Hz at 30-bit color depth.
DP 2.0 (standard announced June 2019)
Bandwidth of 77.4 Gbps; maximum resolution of 16K (15360 × 8460) @ 60 Hz.