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VSync explained: How it works, its trade-offs, and alternatives

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VSync, or vertical synchronization, is a graphics setting designed to eliminate screen tearing by synchronizing the GPU's frame output with the monitor's refresh rate. While it can prevent visual artifacts and reduce GPU workload, VSync can introduce input lag and stuttering if frame rates drop below the monitor's refresh rate. For a smoother experience with fewer drawbacks, technologies like AMD's FreeSync and Nvidia's G-Sync offer variable refresh rates that dynamically adjust to the GPU's output, though they require compatible hardware. AI

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Will Shanklin) ·

    What does V-Sync actually do to your PC's frames per second?

    It can fix some problems, but create others.

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