Side-by-Side Comparison
Display Cables
DisplayPort 1.0 vs. VGA
Comparing 2 standards across 6 specifications. 6 key differences identified.
Comparing:
DisplayPort 1.0
VGA
DisplayPort 1.0, approved by VESA on May 3, 2006, was the original version of the royalty-free digital display standard. Its High Bit Rate (HBR) mode delivered 10.8 Gbps raw bandwidth across 4 lanes, with hot-plug detection and embedded digital audio built in from the start.
VGA (Video Graphics Array) uses a 15-pin DE-15 D-subminiature connector, introduced by IBM in 1987 alongside the original PS/2 computer. As a purely analog standard with no enforced resolution ceiling, its practical maximum depends on cable and DAC quality, though 2048x1536 @ 85Hz is commonly cited as a practical limit.
Specification Comparison Table
6 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Approved
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May 3, 2006 (VESA) | — |
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Max Bandwidth, HBR 4 lanes (raw / effective)
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10.8 / 8.64 Gbps | — |
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Link Rates
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RBR: 1.62 Gbps/lane | HBR: 2.70 Gbps/lane | — |
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Connector
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— | DE-15 (15-pin D-subminiature, 3 rows of 5) |
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Introduced
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— | 1987 (IBM) |
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Commonly Cited Practical Max Resolution
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— | 2048x1536 @ 85Hz |
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