AMD is adding HDMI 2.1 support for Linux. That's good news for the Steam Machine.
Summary
AMD is working on updating its Linux graphics driver to support HDMI 2.1, a newer video connection standard. This update will allow Linux users, including Steam Machine owners, to use better screen features like higher resolution and smoother refresh rates.Key Facts
- AMD is adding HDMI 2.1 support to its AMDGPU driver for Linux.
- HDMI 2.1 offers features like higher bandwidth, better resolution, dynamic HDR, and Variable Refresh Rate.
- The update will include HDMI FRL (Fixed Rate Link), which is faster than older HDMI 2.0 technology.
- Full support for Display Stream Compression (DSC), needed for very high resolutions up to 10K, is still being tested.
- AMD plans to complete full HDMI 2.1 compliance after more testing and patch releases.
- This improvement benefits Linux gamers and Steam Machine users by removing workarounds needed for HDMI 2.0 limitations.
- Valve has been working with AMD to speed up this driver support progress.
- It is unclear if legal or licensing issues with HDMI 2.1 and open source drivers are fully resolved.
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