[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Gaming
G-Sync
NVIDIA's variable refresh technology that matches the display to the GPU to remove screen tearing.
Also known as:
NVIDIA G-Sync
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
G-Sync syncs a monitor's refresh rate to the GPU's output, eliminating screen tearing and stutter with almost no input lag. Laptops list it as Sync technology: G-Sync.
It requires a compatible GPU + display. AMD's equivalent is FreeSync; both are forms of VRR.
Related Technical Terms
FreeSync
AMD's variable refresh technology to prevent screen tearing; also works with G-Sync-compatible disp…
Gaming
Refresh Rate
How often the screen redraws per second (Hz); higher feels smoother but uses more power.
Display
Variable Refresh Rate
The screen's ability to change refresh rate dynamically to save battery or match frame output.
Display