Chroma Subsampling — 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0
Chroma subsampling reduces video bandwidth by transmitting less color (chroma) information than luminance — understanding 4:4:4 vs. 4:2:0 determines whether a signal chain can carry 4K60 over HDMI 2.0.
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