Hdmi cable overheating causing display issues.

I'm running a Displayport out from a 7900xtx to HDMI in on a 55" TCL 6 series.
The resolution is 3840x2160@144hz.
General use is fine, displayport side is cold but the hdmi side on the TV can get HOT while gaming. Not hot enough to burn skin but it feels around 110f. Not an accurate guess, I don't own a thermal camera.

I have tried 3 different cables rated for 4k@144hz that have their own issues.
Best cable - Random flickering
Good cable - Flickering and the occasional split second black screen.
Worst cable - No flickering but has a black split second screen every 5 minutes.

Turning down to 120hz does alleviate the issue but I hate compromising.
Using different hdmi ports on the TV has the same results.

gettheclicker said:

I don't know how else to explain it other than, idle cable is cold and when gaming cable is hot.

Let me guess, it is all bundled up with a bunch of cables stuck behind the PC.

Malneb said:

it does carry power like 3.3v for display port and 5 volts for HDMI.

link the adapter page where you bought it.

Not enough amps & watts to generate enough heat to make a cable warm.