HDMI vs DVI

[SmawesomeNycz]

I have talked with a couple of guys from my clan, THK, about the advantages and disadvantages of both cables but now i want to know everyone else's opinions too. Also can one cause more issues like stuttering as well as increase or decrease game performance?

 

[KublaKhan]

They're both digital, the only difference AFAIK, is the HDMI is capable of carrying audio. I'm using both on my GPU and can't tell a difference.

 

[sixer9682]

No difference that I've seen or heard of other than what Kubla mentioned. The HDMI is certainly less obtrusive and easier to connect/disconnect.

Edit: I should say no end user difference except that the DVI has more limitations on higher resolution monitors...it's rated up to:

• display modes (single link):
  • HDTV (1,920 × 1,080) @ 60 Hz with CVT-RB blanking (139 MHz)
  • UXGA (1,600 × 1,200) @ 60 Hz with GTF blanking (161 MHz)
  • WUXGA (1,920 × 1,200) @ 60 Hz with CVT-RB blanking (154 MHz)
  • SXGA (1,280 × 1,024) @ 85 Hz with GTF blanking (159 MHz)
  • WXGA+ (1440 × 900) @ 60 Hz (107 MHz)
  • WQUXGA (3,840 × 2,400) @ 17 Hz (164 MHz)
• Example display modes (dual link):
  • QXGA (2,048 × 1,536) @ 75 Hz with GTF blanking (2 × 170 MHz)
  • HDTV (1,920 × 1,080) @ 85 Hz with GTF blanking (2 × 126 MHz)
  • WUXGA (1,920 × 1,200) @ 120 Hz with CVT-RB blanking (2 x 154 MHz)
  • WQXGA (2,560 × 1,600) @ 60 Hz with GTF blanking (2 × 174 MHz) (30-inch or 762-millimetre Apple, Dell, Gateway, HP, NEC, Quinux, and Samsung LCDs)
  • WQXGA (2,560 × 1,600) @ 60 Hz with CVT-RB blanking (2 × 135 MHz) (30-inch or 762-millimetre Apple, Dell, Gateway, HP, NEC, Quinux, and Samsung LCDs)
  • WQXGA (2,560 × 1,600) @ 60 Hz with CVT-RB blanking (269 MHz) (This is for high end monitors when operating at greater than 24 bits per pixel.)
  • WQUXGA (3,840 × 2,400) @ 33 Hz with GTF blanking (2 × 159 MHz)

For HDMI it's rated for:

• HDMI 2.0 Equipment 100% backward compatible with all earlier HDMI standards and features
• Max bandwidth increases from 10.2 Gbps to 18 Gbps
• 4K@50/60 (2160p) video, potential for 3D @4K
• Up to 1536kHz audio sample rates
• Up to 32 audio channels

http://www.audioquest.com/theory-education/about-hdmi-2/

 

[HomebrewerCraig]

 

[RainMotorsports]

It's pretty much been covered. Literally the difference between the video interfaces is my every day job lol.

You didn't ask about DP but DisplayPort exists because it doesn't require a fee to include in a product. It's backwards compatible with DVI therefor easy to convert to HDMI.

HDMI is backwards compatible with DVI. DVI doesn't carry sound, is limited in resolution and refresh rates.

If you are on a 1080P 60hz monitor it doesn't matter. If you are on anything better and it only has a DVI port... you might be getting robbed lol.

 

[StabemKillerman]

 

[SmawesomeNycz]

i am trying dvi and so far it has been better. It is only a single link tho, i dont have a dual link dvi cable.