Elgato Game Capture 4K Pro is intended for Windows gaming and streaming workstations where HDMI video needs to be captured without using an external capture box. According to the source material, it uses a PCIe 2.0 x4 connection, supports up to 4K60 capture, offers 8K60 passthrough, and works with Windows 10 or later.

The card uses 1 x HDMI 2.1 input and 1 x HDMI 2.1 pass-through output. Anyone who has built a capture setup around a gaming PC knows that fewer external boxes and cables can make the desk easier to manage. Installing the capture path inside the workstation keeps the HDMI routing more direct while still allowing the signal to continue to a display.

Highlights

Up to 4K60 capture
8K60 passthrough with VRR and HDR10 support
HDMI 2.1 input with HDMI 2.1 pass-through output
Capture to multiple apps simultaneously
Ultra-low latency technology
Works with OBS Studio software and Zoom

Quick Specs & Uses

System connection: PCIe 2.0 x4
Video input: 1 x HDMI 2.1 female
Video output: 1 x HDMI 2.1 female pass-through
Audio I/O: No
Video resolution: 3840 x 2160 at 60 fps
Video resolution: 2560 x 1440 at 60 / 120 / 144 fps
Video resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 60 / 120 / 144 / 240 fps
Video resolution: 1280 x 720 at 60 / 120 / 144 / 240 fps
Signal support: HDMI input/output, 8/10-bit 4:4:4 / 4:2:2 / 4:2:0 RGB
Audio format: Unspecified digital signal input/output
Embedded audio: HDMI
HDCP support: No
HDR support: Yes, HDR10
Broadcast system compatibility: NTSC
OS compatibility: Windows 10 or later

Why It Helps

A PCIe capture card makes sense when the capture system is already built around a desktop PC. The HDMI source goes into the card, the pass-through continues to the display, and the computer handles recording, streaming, or app capture from inside the same workstation.

The HDMI 2.1 path is useful for gaming setups that need higher refresh rates or passthrough beyond standard 1080p workflows. It keeps the capture and display chain in one route instead of adding more adapters or splitting hardware around the desk.

System Characteristics

Internal PCIe capture card design for Windows desktop systems
HDMI 2.1 capture and pass-through path
HDR10 and variable refresh rate support
Embedded HDMI audio support
Compatible with OBS Studio, Zoom, and 4K Capture Utility for Windows

What’s In The Box

1 x Elgato Game Capture 4K Pro
1 x HDMI 2.1 Cable (78.7")

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