8K Display with Built-GPU plus Thunderbolt idea

[Johnny64]

I apologize for the dumb question, but wouldn't it be possible to create a display with a built-in GPU and then just connect it to a computer using Thunderbolt?

 

I remember that some early 4K displays were basically 2 displays in one and required 2 cables to connect them to your graphics card or cards.  Why not take 2 ARM GPUs, connect one to each side of a screen, then connect them to a computer via a Thunderbolt? 

 

The built-in GPU(s) could be used mainly for playing 8K video or light gaming.  With multi-adapter support on Vulkan or Directx12, you could use the computer's on-board graphics and/or a discreet graphics card for more serious gaming.

 

That way, you could connect almost any computer to an 8K screen and it would work.

 

 

[ProjectBox153]

2 minutes ago, Johnny64 said:

I remember that some early 4K displays were basically 2 displays in one and required 2 cables to connect them to your graphics card or cards.  Why not take 2 ARM GPUs, connect one to each side of a screen, then connect them to a computer via a Thunderbolt? 

The need for two cables was for enough bandwidth to drive such a high resolution display. One cable didn't provide enough bandwidth. 

[Johnny64]

1 minute ago, Jamiec1130 said:

The need for two cables was for enough bandwidth to drive such a high resolution display. One cable didn't provide enough bandwidth. 

Thanks for the quick reply! OK, I understand that.  But my idea is to help take the burden off of the computer's GPU, so that you could connect any computer to an 8K screen and use to play 8K video or very light gaming right away.

[Mnemosyune]

20 hours ago, Johnny64 said:

I apologize for the dumb question, but wouldn't it be possible to create a display with a built-in GPU and then just connect it to a computer using Thunderbolt?

 

I remember that some early 4K displays were basically 2 displays in one and required 2 cables to connect them to your graphics card or cards.  Why not take 2 ARM GPUs, connect one to each side of a screen, then connect them to a computer via a Thunderbolt? 

 

The built-in GPU(s) could be used mainly for playing 8K video or light gaming.  With multi-adapter support on Vulkan or Directx12, you could use the computer's on-board graphics and/or a discreet graphics card for more serious gaming.

 

That way, you could connect almost any computer to an 8K screen and it would work.

 

 

You have a valid idea but here's what I think why it won't happen. 

Back just two years ago gaming at 4k was a crazy thought because even most of the computers people own these days can barely handle 4k.

Initially, it is only the enthusiasts and the professionals who needs/wants better panel are pushing the industry and since we already are equipped with the latest and greatest stuff, there is no need for a built-in gpu so that people with regular average rigs can use them as well.

Yes I do agree that it will help maybe when I want to hook it up with my Macbook Pro or w.e but the enthusiasts won't stop buying them because their laptop can't drive it and the average people who only have a laptop or not-powerful-enough PC probably don't even know 8k is out. 

Eventually, by adding built-in GPUs, you are adding the cost to the potential customers and doing a favour for the people who won't be buying until 8k is as common as 1440p.

 

Sorry my logic is flying everywhere

[Princess Luna]