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DisplayPort (DP)

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DisplayPort is a digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) for connecting a video source to a display device.

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DisplayPort transmits audio and video data over a singular cable, facilitating high-definition digital display and sound on devices such as monitors and televisions. It supports multiple displays from one output and provides a higher bandwidth than HDMI, making it advantageous for professional graphics workstations and gaming applications that require resolutions up to 7680x4320 (8K).

examples

A computer using an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card output to a monitor capable of 4K resolution using a DisplayPort 1.4 connection.

DisplayPort is commonly used in high-end gaming setups and professional graphics workstations where high-resolution, high-refresh-rate displays are needed. The RTX 3080 supports DisplayPort for outputting crisp, high-definition visuals at 144Hz refresh rates.

Connecting a MacBook Pro to a 4K external display via a DisplayPort adapter that supports audio and video delivery.

MacBook Pro users often use DisplayPort adapters for external monitor connections to achieve higher resolutions and better color depth output compared to HDMI. This is vital for video editing and graphic design professionals.

related terms

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
A specification for transmitting digital video and audio signals over a single cable.
Port
A port is an interface on a computer or peripheral device for connecting with other devices or networks.
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe)
PCIe is a high-speed interface standard for connecting peripheral devices to a computer's motherboard.
Graphics card
A graphics card is a hardware component that renders images and video output to a display device by processing graphical data using a dedicated GPU.
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
A specialized electronic circuit designed to accelerate image rendering for output to a display device.