On Tuesday, NVIDIA announced an exciting development in its G-Sync technology: future monitor scalers from MediaTek will now support these advanced features. This collaboration with MediaTek aims to integrate the full suite of G-Sync technologies into upcoming monitors, eliminating the need for a separate G-Sync module. This move is set to broaden the accessibility of high-end gaming features to a wider range of displays.
Historically, utilizing G-Sync technology meant relying on a dedicated module, specifically based on an Altera FPGA, to keep the display refresh rate in sync with the GPU. This synchronization was crucial in minimizing screen tearing, stutter, and input lag. However, recognizing the need for a more budget-friendly solution, NVIDIA in 2019 introduced the G-Sync Compatible initiative. This leveraged the widely adopted VESA AdaptiveSync technology for handling variable refresh rates. Although it allowed for more affordable monitors, earning the G-Sync Compatible label meant the monitor worked well with NVIDIA GPUs, adhering to their performance standards. Despite this, such monitors still missed out on some exclusive features that only the dedicated G-Sync module could offer.
The new partnership with MediaTek changes the game. MediaTek plans to support all NVIDIA’s G-Sync technologies, including the state-of-the-art G-Sync Pulsar, within their scaler units. G-Sync Pulsar seeks to improve motion clarity and reduce ghosting, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Additionally, these MediaTek-powered G-Sync monitors will boast capabilities like variable overdrive, 12-bit color support, Ultra Low Motion Blur, low latency HDR, and Reflex Analyzer. With this integration, more monitors can now offer the full spectrum of G-Sync features without the financial burden of a costly FPGA.
The first monitors that will showcase this full G-Sync support without requiring a dedicated NVIDIA module include the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. These models feature impressive 360Hz refresh rates, 1440p resolution, and HDR support, setting a new standard for gaming displays.
There’s still some anticipation around which specific MediaTek scalers will incorporate NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology. There’s also curiosity about whether these MediaTek scaler-equipped monitors will match or even surpass the performance of displays with NVIDIA’s original G-Sync modules. Only time will tell how this new integration will hold up in the gaming monitor market.
