What technology is a competitor of HDMI and can achieve speeds up to 20 Gbps?

DisplayPort is a technology that serves as a competitor to HDMI and is capable of supporting high data transfer rates, including speeds up to 20 Gbps. This high bandwidth allows DisplayPort to handle high-definition video resolutions, refresh rates, and even multiple monitor configurations over a single connection.

DisplayPort is particularly favored in the computer industry for its advanced features such as Adaptive Sync, which reduces screen tearing and stuttering in gaming, and its ability to extend networks with daisy-chaining of multiple monitors. It also supports higher audio formats and has backward compatibility with HDMI through the use of adapters, making it a flexible choice for various setups.

The other options do not align as closely with the specifications or purposes of DisplayPort. For instance, USB primarily focuses on data transfer and power, while Thunderbolt, although capable of high speeds, primarily facilitates data and display connectivity through the use of external devices rather than serving directly as a display interface like DisplayPort and HDMI do. DVI, although it provides a decent quality video signal, lacks the higher bandwidth capabilities of DisplayPort.