Future G-Sync Module Displays will support Adaptive-Sync and HDMI-VRR – Nvidia Opens Up
Future G-Sync Module Displays will support Adaptive-Sync and HDMI-VRR – Nvidia Opens Up
While some gamers saw this as a move away from Nvidia’s G-Sync module, Nvidia’s home-grown G-Sync monitor scaler chip, rest assured that Nvidia still has plans for the monitor market. Much like Geforce, Nvidia is opening is G-Sync module up to external standards, bringing HDMI-VVR and VESA Adaptive-Sync support onto the mix.Â
This move will enable future G-Sync monitors, which include Nvidia’s G-Sync module, to support VRR standards outside of Nvidia’s ecosystem. For example, this will allow AMD’s Radeon graphics cards to support VRR via Adaptive Sync on Nvidia’s future G-Sync monitors.Â
I know what you’re thinking. Why would Nvidia do this? The simple answer; consoles. Both next-generation consoles are expected to support some form of VRR, and Nvidia needs to cater to that market to ensure that its G-Sync modules continue to be used in future monitors. If G-Sync monitors lack support for console-supported VRR technologies, Nvidia loses sales.
Another advantage of this move Nvidia can then sell G-Sync module monitors to users of AMD and Intel graphics components. This will help ensure that its G-Sync module containing monitors sell.Â
Sadly, Nvidia and its monitor partners have no plans to enable HDMI-VRR and VESA Adaptive-Sync within existing G-Sync monitors. This makes sense, as these screens were not designed for these forms of VRR.Â
Frankly, Nvidia needed to make this move. If they didn’t do this, Nvidia’s G-Sync module would become a dead technology. With this move, Nvidia can ensure that they still make money from monitor sales and they can keep the G-Sync name alive. This will help Nvidia to maintain its mindshare, especially if they can market new advantages for its native G-Sync technology over today’s G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync screens.Â
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