Nvidia's Nouveau Driver to Support HDMI 2.1 on Linux, Outpacing AMD

The Nouveau driver's upcoming HDMI 2.1 support contrasts with AMD's struggles, highlighting Nvidia's strategic advantage in Linux graphics.

Nvidia's open-source Nouveau driver for Linux is expected to integrate HDMI 2.1 support, leveraging Nvidia's closed-source firmware.
AMD's proposal for open-source HDMI 2.1+ support was rejected by the HDMI Forum, facing challenges in Linux driver development.
Karol Herbst, a Nouveau contributor, is optimistic about HDMI 2.1 support due to Nvidia's firmware approach.
The HDMI Forum's restrictions on public access to HDMI 2.1 specifications have hindered open-source driver support.
Nvidia's strategy of using GSP firmware blobs may enable Nouveau to implement HDMI 2.1, setting it apart from AMD's open-source efforts.