NVIDIA recently announced an exciting partnership with MediaTek, aiming to bring its impressive G-Sync technology to more gamers without the need for a separate hardware module. This collaboration promises to make high-end gaming features more widely available by integrating the complete suite of G-Sync capabilities into future monitors, thanks to MediaTek’s scalers.
Previously, enjoying the full benefits of G-Sync required a dedicated module built on an Altera FPGA. This hardware was crucial for syncing the display refresh rates to the GPU, eliminating screen tearing, reducing stutter, and minimizing input lag. However, in 2019, NVIDIA introduced a more affordable alternative called G-Sync Compatible, using VESA AdaptiveSync to manage variable refresh rates. While this broadened access to smoother gaming experiences, G-Sync Compatible displays didn’t quite offer the full arsenal of features available with the traditional module approach.
Enter the partnership with MediaTek. By integrating NVIDIA’s technologies directly into their scalers, MediaTek can now support the entire range of G-Sync features, including the advanced G-Sync Pulsar. This integration enhances motion clarity and minimizes ghosting, delivering smoother and sharper visuals. Alongside variable refresh rates and Pulsar, these new MediaTek-powered displays will boast features like variable overdrive, 12-bit color, Ultra Low Motion Blur, low-latency HDR, and the Reflex Analyzer. The result is a more affordable way to enjoy comprehensive G-Sync benefits without the costly FPGA.
The first wave of monitors benefiting from this collaboration includes models like the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. These displays impress with a blistering 360Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, and robust HDR support.
As exciting as this development is, some questions linger. We’re yet to see exactly which MediaTek scalers will include G-Sync technology or if this integration will become a standard feature across all their products. Additionally, it’s still unclear if NVIDIA’s dedicated G-Sync modules will retain any performance advantages over the new MediaTek-integrated solutions. Only time will tell how these innovations stack up in the ever-evolving world of gaming monitors.
