AMD: Nvidia G-Sync technology will negatively affect FPS.

[FinalTidus]

AMD claims that Nvidia G-Sync technology can negatively affect FPS

Shore up your homes everyone, it appears that another battle is about to be waged between AMD and Nvidia consumers. The resulting storm is going to be over AMD’s FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync technologies. While AMD announced that four new monitors with FreeSync support are now available, it didn’t stop there. The company went on to claim that Nvidia’s G-Sync can negatively affect a game’s FPS.

Simply put, both technologies allow graphics cards to synchronize the display of a video game’s frame with the output of a video card. In addition, they both eliminate tearing and stuttering in games though AMD claims that, through internal studies, Nvidia’s G-Sync can negatively affect a game’s FPS by 1.14 percent (Alien: Isolation was the game used for the study). For the same study, the company claimed that FreeSync saw an improved affect of 0.16 percent FPS. Another issue that AMD pointed out is that consumers can disable FreeSync (or adaptive sync) off on FreeSync monitors while G-Sync monitors cannot turn off VSync which can reduce the mouse’s latency.

The company didn’t stop there as it pointed out some of the benefits of manufacturers using its technology compared to Nvidia’s. AMD’s FreeSync will not require a proprietary module, will have no licensing fees, is open source, use DisplayPort, be compatible with standard monitor features (audio, scaling, OSD), and have a refresh rate range of 9-240Hz. All of which would make the tech more appealing to manufacturers compared to Nvidia’s G-Sync which AMD points out requires a proprietary module, charges a licensing fee, is not open source, and has a refresh rate range of 30-144Hz.

But while fanboys can argue to their hearts content about these differences, there are four new monitors that are currently available that supports AMD’s FreeSync tech. The cheapest monitor will be the LG 29UM67 29-inch monitor that will start at $449 and feature 2560x1080 (21:9 ultrawide) resolution with 48-75Hz refresh rate. For $499, there is the Acer XG270HU 27-inch monitor with In-Plane Switching panel, 2560x1440 (16:9) resolution, and 40-144Hz refresh rate. Next is the BenQ XL2730Z 27-inch monitor with a TN Type Panel, 2560x1440 (16:9) resolution, and 40-144Hz refresh rate that will retail for $599. Finally, there is the LG 34Um67 34-inch monitor IPS with 2560x1080 (21:9 ultrawide) resolution and 48-75Hz refresh rate for a starting retail price of $649.

Additional monitors supporting FreeSync will be available soon.

 

[KWSW]

still waiting to try the Acer XB270HU...

 

[monikernemo]

Vsync ftw.

Sent from your wardrobe using GAGT

 

[Tommorrow]

AMD claims that Nvidia G-Sync technology can negatively affect FPS

Spoiler

Shore up your homes everyone, it appears that another battle is about to be waged between AMD and Nvidia consumers. The resulting storm is going to be over AMD’s FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync technologies. While AMD announced that four new monitors with FreeSync support are now available, it didn’t stop there. The company went on to claim that Nvidia’s G-Sync can negatively affect a game’s FPS.

Simply put, both technologies allow graphics cards to synchronize the display of a video game’s frame with the output of a video card. In addition, they both eliminate tearing and stuttering in games though AMD claims that, through internal studies, Nvidia’s G-Sync can negatively affect a game’s FPS by 1.14 percent (Alien: Isolation was the game used for the study). For the same study, the company claimed that FreeSync saw an improved affect of 0.16 percent FPS. Another issue that AMD pointed out is that consumers can disable FreeSync (or adaptive sync) off on FreeSync monitors while G-Sync monitors cannot turn off VSync which can reduce the mouse’s latency.

Spoiler

The company didn’t stop there as it pointed out some of the benefits of manufacturers using its technology compared to Nvidia’s. AMD’s FreeSync will not require a proprietary module, will have no licensing fees, is open source, use DisplayPort, be compatible with standard monitor features (audio, scaling, OSD), and have a refresh rate range of 9-240Hz. All of which would make the tech more appealing to manufacturers compared to Nvidia’s G-Sync which AMD points out requires a proprietary module, charges a licensing fee, is not open source, and has a refresh rate range of 30-144Hz.

But while fanboys can argue to their hearts content about these differences, there are four new monitors that are currently available that supports AMD’s FreeSync tech. The cheapest monitor will be the LG 29UM67 29-inch monitor that will start at $449 and feature 2560x1080 (21:9 ultrawide) resolution with 48-75Hz refresh rate. For $499, there is the Acer XG270HU 27-inch monitor with In-Plane Switching panel, 2560x1440 (16:9) resolution, and 40-144Hz refresh rate. Next is the BenQ XL2730Z 27-inch monitor with a TN Type Panel, 2560x1440 (16:9) resolution, and 40-144Hz refresh rate that will retail for $599. Finally, there is the LG 34Um67 34-inch monitor IPS with 2560x1080 (21:9 ultrawide) resolution and 48-75Hz refresh rate for a starting retail price of $649.

Additional monitors supporting FreeSync will be available soon.

Err, 1.14 percent?? Not exactly a deal-breaker. In real-world terms, that is hardly noticeable, isn't it. Like, if you were currently running at 50fps, then a difference of 1.14 percent means you would run at 50 * (1 - 0.0114) = 49.43 fps.

Or am I missing something?

 

[Op_Valkyrie]

how come copy and paste article in here... no source or referrence to link to... ?

 

[Tommorrow]

Na, here you go, I help TS to share the link: AMD Announces Four New FreeSync Monitors | Maximum PC

 

[Gattberserk]

still waiting to try the Acer XB270HU...

Whats the different between this and XG270HU between different G/Synch support? I guess they are both IPS@144Hz and 1440p resolution, or am I missing out something?

 

[Tommorrow]

Whats the different between this and XG270HU between different G/Synch support? I guess they are both IPS@144Hz and 1440p resolution, or am I missing out something?

I think one got G-Sync and one don't have.

Link: Acer unwraps XB270HU and XG270HU gaming monitors | Digital Trends

 

[Gattberserk]

I think one got G-Sync and one don't have.

Link: Acer unwraps XB270HU and XG270HU gaming monitors | Digital Trends

I think the XG variant is a TN panel not a IPS panel... hence the maximum PC article is not entirely correct

For $499, there is the Acer XG270HU 27-inch monitor with In-Plane Switching panel, 2560x1440 (16:9) resolution, and 40-144Hz refresh rate.

 

[Op_Valkyrie]

Na, here you go, I help TS to share the link: AMD Announces Four New FreeSync Monitors | Maximum PC

thanks bro

 

[Gattberserk]

AMD free synch isnt a bed of roses too....

It seem u need to keep FPS to some min value if not bad stuttering could come to play.

 

[Rogue]

AMD free synch isnt a bed of roses too....

It seem u need to keep FPS to some min value if not bad stuttering could come to play.

It's normal, g-sync has the exact same restriction.

After all, if someone crappy graphic card can't even maintain above 30 fps even at the lowest graphical settings, no magical sync in the world can save it from stuttering.

Only problem I can see is the software/game that specifically framerate lock to 30, then gsync or freesync will stutter like no tomorrow unless you turn it off.

Duh...Obviously, since freesync and gsync are fundamentally the same thing.

 

[KWSW]

I think the XG variant is a TN panel not a IPS panel... hence the maximum PC article is not entirely correct

yeah I am waiting for ips panels to hit the high feqs...

 

[Gattberserk]

yeah I am waiting for ips panels to hit the high feqs...

XB is the only model so far with 144Hz IPS. Because of that plus the G synch hardware I doubt its gonna be cheap, probably 799-899 USD at least.


It would be better tho if AMD can come out with multi-display, multi-GPU support for Free Synch soon.

 

[watzup_ken]

I think the first deal breaker for any G-Sync monitor is the price, not to mention any negative impact on performance.

 

[idmanotic]

I think the first deal breaker for any G-Sync monitor is the price, not to mention any negative impact on performance.

The problem is that they need to pay Nvidia for G-Sync, so its going to be expensive.

 

[KWSW]

i read somewhere there will also be high feq ips freesync panels? I dont really need 144. maybe 120 is enough unless the 390x is gonna push that kind of frame rates anyways.

Guess a gaming monitor that has decent colour accuracy is still a dream away

And no gsync for me cos while nvidia colours have improved over the years, somehow its still a pinch behind amd. nightmares of getting a luxury brand dress colour slightly off still haunts me

 

[Gattberserk]

i read somewhere there will also be high feq ips freesync panels? I dont really need 144. maybe 120 is enough unless the 390x is gonna push that kind of frame rates anyways.

Guess a gaming monitor that has decent colour accuracy is still a dream away

And no gsync for me cos while nvidia colours have improved over the years, somehow its still a pinch behind amd. nightmares of getting a luxury brand dress colour slightly off still haunts me

I wonder why Acer can come out with one IPS for G synch and not 1 exact variant for Free Synch. Kinda puzzled that XG270HU has to be an TN, does it somehow imply AMD user has to be a step behind?


I am waiting one IPS 120/144 Hz too for Free-Synch, but as of now there is no news yet.

 

[watzup_ken]

The problem is that they need to pay Nvidia for G-Sync, so its going to be expensive.

Which is the problem. From observation, most of these G-Sync monitors are using TN panels, but cost quite a lot.

 

[Gattberserk]

Which is the problem. From observation, most of these G-Sync monitors are using TN panels, but cost quite a lot.

Becz of that, I believe the XB Acer IPS panel will sell like hot cake.


Its like the only IPS model with 144Hz and G synch.