AMD prepares complete open-source HDMI 2.1 driver for Linux

AMD announced development of HDMI 2.1 support for Linux. The implementation will be released as fully open source. It targets the Linux kernel and graphics stack. The driver will cover the HDMI 2.1 specification. Support includes higher bandwidth for 4K and 8K video. Linux users will gain native HDMI 2.1 capabilities. The move aligns with AMD’s broader open‑source strategy. The driver is expected to appear in upcoming kernel releases.