PS5 HDMI 2.1 capped at 32gbps compared to Xbox Series X 40gbps

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It se𝄹ems that the PS5 HDMI 2.1 is capped at 32gbps.✅ 

A video posted to YouTube by HDTVTest analysed the new 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:HDMI 2.1 output from the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:PS5 console, and found that the maximum bandwidth it can deliver at 4K 60Hz or 4K 120Hz is currently 32Gbps. This is lower than 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Xbox Series X HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, which is 40Gbps.

In the video, Vincent Teoh demonstrates the capabilities of the PS5 HDMI 2.1 by using a hidden tool called Free Sync Information. This shows a tab in the corner of the screen displaying the current output specs. Teoh shows what Devil May Cry 5 looks like when running i🍨n 4K 120Hz, with the output information displayed at the same time, and it seems to be capped at a bandwidth of 32gbps. Teoh explained that this limit means that you can only get a maximum of 4:2:2 Chroma at 4K 120Hz.

The HDMI 2.1 was introduced to the latest next-gen consoles PS5 and Xbox Series X. ಞIf you're not sure what benefit that offﷺers, the HDMI 2.1 lets the video cable transfer data at a much higher rate than the HDMI 2.0 of the Xbox One X and the HDMI 1.4 of the original PS5 and Xbox One. 

To get into specifics, its maximum data transmission rate is 48.0 Gbit per second, meaning it can support a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates,𒐪 including 8K60 and 4K120, making gaming on PS5 or Xbox Series X smoother. 

The PS5 and Xbox Series X have officially launched worldwide, but if you’re still on the fence about picking up a next-gen console, read our 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:PS5 review and our 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Xbox Series X review

For more on next-gen, here’s a list of all the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:upcoming PS5 games.

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