Nvidia’s new G-Sync monitors no longer need a dedicated hardware module
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Nvidia is bringing its full set of G-Sync features to monitors that won’t need a proprietary G-Sync module. Nvidia is partnering with MediaTek to integrate all of its current and future G-Sync features into MediaTek scalers, eliminating the need for a dedicated G-Sync module.
“We are working with MediaTek to bring G-Sync to their market leading monitor scalers,” says Nvidia. “We will bring all the G-Sync technologies, including our most recent – Pulsar – to many more gamers and we’ll continue to create more G-Sync technologies with the MediaTek scaler solutions.”
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Your next G-Sync monitor won’t need a dedicated module.
G-Sync originally required a dedicated module in 2013 to allow it to synchronize display refresh rates to a GPU, eliminate screen tearing, and reduce display stutter and input lag. In 2019, Nvidia introduced G-Sync Compatible, a way to support variable refresh rate monitors with FreeSync technology instead of requiring a G-Sync module.
While many monitors now ship with G-Sync Compatible support, most don’t include all of Nvidia’s G-Sync features like low latency HDR, its Reflex Analyzer for measuring system latency, or ultra-low motion blur support. Nvidia’s work with MediaTek will open up this full suite of G-Sync tech to a lot more monitors in the future.
The first three monitors to include full G-Sync support using MediaTek scalers are AOC’s Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer’s Predator XB273U F5, and Asus’ ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. All three of these monitors have 360Hz refresh rates, 1440p resolution, and HDR support. They also include G-Sync Pulsar support, Nvidia’s latest technology to reduce motion blur and ghosting.
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The first three monitors with full G-Sync support and no module.
Nvidia’s confirmation of a MediaTek partnership comes after months of rumors that the pair are also working on an Arm-based chip for AI PCs. This work may even extend to a dedicated chip for handheld gaming PCs. Nvidia currently supplies its Tegra X1 GPU for the existing Nintendo Switch, and it’s also rumored to be shipping a more powerful custom chip for the upcoming Switch 2.
Nvidia hasn’t commented on the MediaTek AI PC rumors, but previous reports have suggested Nvidia plans to launch Arm PC chips as soon as 2025. Dell CEO Michael Dell also dropped a pretty big hint that Nvidia could be about to enter the AI PC market next year during a Bloomberg interview in May.
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Nvidia is bringing its full set of G-Sync features to monitors that won’t need a proprietary G-Sync module. Nvidia is partnering with MediaTek to integrate all of its current and future G-Sync features into MediaTek scalers, eliminating the need for a dedicated G-Sync module.
“We are working with MediaTek to bring G-Sync to their market leading monitor scalers,” says Nvidia. “We will bring all the G-Sync technologies, including our most recent – Pulsar – to many more gamers and we’ll continue to create more G-Sync technologies with the MediaTek scaler solutions.”
Image: Nvidia
Your next G-Sync monitor won’t need a dedicated module.
G-Sync originally required a dedicated module in 2013 to allow it to synchronize display refresh rates to a GPU, eliminate screen tearing, and reduce display stutter and input lag. In 2019, Nvidia introduced G-Sync Compatible, a way to support variable refresh rate monitors with FreeSync technology instead of requiring a G-Sync module.
While many monitors now ship with G-Sync Compatible support, most don’t include all of Nvidia’s G-Sync features like low latency HDR, its Reflex Analyzer for measuring system latency, or ultra-low motion blur support. Nvidia’s work with MediaTek will open up this full suite of G-Sync tech to a lot more monitors in the future.
The first three monitors to include full G-Sync support using MediaTek scalers are AOC’s Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer’s Predator XB273U F5, and Asus’ ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. All three of these monitors have 360Hz refresh rates, 1440p resolution, and HDR support. They also include G-Sync Pulsar support, Nvidia’s latest technology to reduce motion blur and ghosting.
Image: Nvidia
The first three monitors with full G-Sync support and no module.
Nvidia’s confirmation of a MediaTek partnership comes after months of rumors that the pair are also working on an Arm-based chip for AI PCs. This work may even extend to a dedicated chip for handheld gaming PCs. Nvidia currently supplies its Tegra X1 GPU for the existing Nintendo Switch, and it’s also rumored to be shipping a more powerful custom chip for the upcoming Switch 2.
Nvidia hasn’t commented on the MediaTek AI PC rumors, but previous reports have suggested Nvidia plans to launch Arm PC chips as soon as 2025. Dell CEO Michael Dell also dropped a pretty big hint that Nvidia could be about to enter the AI PC market next year during a Bloomberg interview in May.