If you want to connect a graphic card with DisplayPort Female to a monitor by using a HDMI cable, you need this DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
Connectors: DisplayPort Male, HDMI Female
Remark: The DisplayPort-HDMI adapter is only working in one direction: the DisplayPort plug has to be connected to the source device (e.g. graphic card)

Side A connection (PC)	 	DisplayPort Male
Side B connection (Peripherals)	 	HDMI Female
Left Connector Type	 	DisplayPort
Left Connector Gender	 	Male
Right Connector Type	 	HDMI Type A
Right Connector Gender	 	Female
Colour (Cable)	 	white
Area of application	 	External
Length	 	0.15 m