[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Display

tearing prevention

Techniques that keep the display and GPU in sync to avoid screen tearing.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Tearing prevention covers technologies such as adaptive sync and VRR that match a display's refresh to the frame rate, removing the horizontal split known as screen tearing.

See high refresh.

Where tearing prevention Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is tearing prevention?

Techniques that keep the display and GPU in sync to avoid screen tearing.

What terms are related to tearing prevention?

Related Display terms include screen mode, motion smoothness.

Related Technical Terms

screen mode
A colour preset controlling saturation and white point, such as vivid or natural. Display
motion smoothness
How fluidly a display renders moving content, driven by refresh rate and response time. Display
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