Article ID: 000095556 Content Type: Product Information & Documentation Last Reviewed: 10/23/2023

How to Find Out If a System Supports High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2

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Summary

Where to find information on if a processor supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2.

Description

Looking for the system requirements for HDCP 2.2.

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  1. Identify what is the CPU on the system. Refer to How to Identify My Intel® Processor.
  2. Once you identify the CPU, check the technical product specification document.

    Follow the steps below to find the  product specifications for Intel processors.

    1. Go to Intel® Core™ Processors Technical Resources
    2. Find the generation of your Intel CPU. (Example: Intel i9-13900K)
    3. Download the pdf file by clicking the "Volume1" link.
  3. Press Ctrl + F and type the keyword "HDCP"
Additional information

HDCP was originally developed by Intel engineers but gradually became common throughout the technology and entertainment industries. HDCP often gets confused with HDMI, and while they’re related they obviously aren’t the same. HDCP provides copy protection and piracy prevention for three main connection types, including HDMI. The other two are DVI and DisplayPort. So, while you shouldn’t confuse HDCP with HDMI just remember that ALL of your devices and cables must be HDCP compliant to enjoy 4K content since HDMI has become virtually universal. By devices, we mean source (streaming box, Blu-ray, PC, game console, HDMI splitter, and others), cables, and accepting device – your projector, TV, or monitor. If even one component lacks HDCP certification, the content won’t play in 4K or may not play at all. You also need to have the same version of HDCP on all components or else you’ll get downgraded full HD content and not 4K.

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