Connect a display to Mac Pro
The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports 
support video output when an Apple MPX Module graphics card is installed. A third-party GPU doesn’t enable video on Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports . The HDMI port on your Mac Pro also supports video. You can use an external display, a projector, or an HDTV with your Mac Pro.
Note: Mac Pro has at least one HDMI port and four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your Mac Pro are managed by two controllers—one controls the two ports on the front of Mac Pro and one controls the two ports on the I/O card on the back. There are additional controllers and HDMI ports if Apple MPX Module graphics cards are installed. See Install MPX Modules in Mac Pro.
To connect this device to Mac Pro | Use a cable, or an adapter and cable |
|---|---|
Apple Pro Display XDR | Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable |
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) display | Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable |
USB-C display | USB-C (USB 3.1) cable |
HDMI display or HDTV | The HDMI cable that came with your display or HDTV or any supported HDMI cable |
Thunderbolt 2 display | Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter and the cable that came with your Thunderbolt 2 display |
VGA display or projector | USB-C VGA Multiport adapter and the cable that came with your display or projector |
DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort display | USB-C to DisplayPort cable, or DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort adapter and the cable that came with your display |
DVI display or projector | USB-C to DVI adapter and the cable that came with your display or projector |
Adapters and other accessories are sold separately. Visit apple.com, your local Apple Store, or other resellers for more information and availability. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer to make sure you choose the right product. See the Apple Support article Adapters for the Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port on your Mac.
Learn more. See Use one or more external displays with your Mac in the macOS User Guide for details about extending the desktop, video mirroring, and other display preferences. To troubleshoot an issue with an external display, see If your external display isn’t detected or appears blurry.