[ 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.
Where G-Sync Matters
Graphics Cards
Smartphones
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G-Sync?
NVIDIA's variable refresh technology that matches the display to the GPU to remove screen tearing.
What terms are related to G-Sync?
Related Gaming terms include FreeSync, Variable Refresh Rate, Refresh Rate.
Related Technical Terms
FreeSync
AMD's variable refresh technology to prevent screen tearing; also works with G-Sync-compatible disp…
Gaming
Variable Refresh Rate
The screen's ability to change refresh rate dynamically to save battery or match frame output.
Display
Refresh Rate
How often the screen redraws per second (Hz); higher feels smoother but uses more power.
Display