G-SYNC (on supported laptops/monitors)
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G-SYNC (on supported laptops/monitors) is NVIDIA’s adaptive sync technology that dynamically matches a display’s refresh rate to the GPU’s frame output to reduce screen tearing and stuttering for smoother gameplay.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| G-SYNC | 1 |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
adaptive sync technology
ⓘ
display technology ⓘ |
| aimsTo | match refresh rate to instantaneous frame rate ⓘ |
| alternativeTo | AMD FreeSync NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
supported laptops
ⓘ
supported monitors ⓘ |
| benefits |
competitive gaming
ⓘ
high refresh rate gaming ⓘ |
| brandOwner | NVIDIA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
PC gaming technology
ⓘ
graphics display feature ⓘ |
| comparedTo | V-Sync NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| controls | panel refresh timing ⓘ |
| dependsOn |
GPU firmware and driver behavior
ⓘ
monitor firmware support ⓘ |
| developer | NVIDIA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| effect | reduce judder from uneven frame pacing ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
G-SYNC Compatible (Adaptive-Sync) displays
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
G-SYNC Ultimate NERFINISHED ⓘ G-SYNC module displays ⓘ |
| improves | perceived motion clarity at variable frame rates ⓘ |
| introducedBy | NVIDIA GeForce product line NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| manufacturer | NVIDIA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketingName | NVIDIA G-SYNC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| operatedBy | NVIDIA Control Panel settings ⓘ |
| operatesWhen | frame rate is within supported VRR range ⓘ |
| purpose |
improve gameplay smoothness
ⓘ
improve visual fluidity ⓘ reduce screen tearing ⓘ reduce stuttering ⓘ |
| reduces |
input lag compared to V-Sync in many cases
ⓘ
screen tearing ⓘ stutter from fluctuating frame rates ⓘ |
| requires |
G-SYNC compatible display
ⓘ
compatible NVIDIA GPU ⓘ driver support from NVIDIA ⓘ |
| supports |
fullscreen mode
ⓘ
windowed mode in many modern implementations ⓘ |
| synchronizes |
GPU frame output
ⓘ
display refresh rate ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
PC gamers
ⓘ
enthusiast users ⓘ |
| technologyType | variable refresh rate ⓘ |
| usedIn |
gaming laptops
ⓘ
gaming monitors ⓘ high-end displays ⓘ |
| worksWith |
DisplayPort connection on many monitors
ⓘ
HDMI connection on some supported devices ⓘ |
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this entity surface form:
NVIDIA G-SYNC
this entity surface form:
G-SYNC