Nvidia G Sync Freesync
The monitor draws every frame completely before the video card sends the next one.
Nvidia g sync freesync. If you can t get the monitor to work with nvidia g sync you ll want to check the full list of certified freesync monitors to make sure yours is compatible. It requires the nvidia gpu to have direct control of the display output because the intel gpu doesn t support passing g sync through so this might be an issue with freesync as well. Simple to install and run the interactive pendulum demo lets you see the stutter caused by v sync the tearing caused with v sync off and then the tear free super smooth presentation with g sync. The gtx 960 or newer.
Learn more about g sync certification and g sync compatible monitors find g sync monitors by resolution manufacturer or size. Now nvidia is making it very clear that it thinks the more expensive g sync option with nvidia hardware driving both the gpu and the monitor is the superior choice. All of nvidia s drivers since mid january 2019 have included g sync support for select freesync monitors. Even if you don t own a supported monitor you ll probably be able to toggle g sync.
Huzzahs and hurrahs all around. G sync pendulum demo with the pendulum demo see how nvidia g sync changes gaming by eliminating tearing and minimizing stutter and lag giving you the smoothest fastest gaming experience. First a quick look at how exactly you enable adaptive sync support for non certified monitors. Nvidia s g sync compatible program expands its variable refresh rate vrr reach welcoming monitors that are compliant with the vesa displayport adaptive sync standard including amd freesync.
Pairing nvidia graphics with a freesync monitor and vice. Nvidia gpus now work with freesync monitors with g sync compatible enabled in the configuration tool. If you don t already own one be sure. Enabling g sync on your freesync monitor.
Open the nvidia control panel browse to set up g sync. Unfortunately g sync and possibly freesync does not work through nvidia optimus.