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Does 8K 60Hz Monitor work with HDMI 2.1 Cable?

Quick compatibility check between 8K 60Hz Monitor and HDMI 2.1 Cable.

Confirmed compatible
HDMI 2.1 explicitly supports 8K60 within spec.
High confidence · Updated August 2026
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Works
Yes
Confidence
High
Known issues
None
Workaround
Not needed

What works & limitations

  • 8K at 60Hz within HDMI 2.1 specification
  • Full 8-bit color at 8K60
  • Compatible with HDMI 2.1 DSC for 10-bit modes
  • Supported by recent GPU generations with HDMI 2.1 output
  • HDMI 2.1 supports 8K60 in its 48Gbps mode

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