NVIDIA announced on Tuesday that it’s teaming up with MediaTek to ensure that future monitor scalers will be able to include support for its G-Sync technologies. This partnership means that advanced gaming features will soon be accessible on a wider variety of displays without the need for a standalone G-Sync module, which is great news for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike.
Historically, G-Sync technology has depended on a dedicated module—specifically, an Altera FPGA—to synchronize display refresh rates with the GPU. This synchronization has been crucial for minimizing screen tearing, stuttering, and input lag. In 2019, NVIDIA rolled out the G-Sync Compatible certification and branding, utilizing the VESA AdaptiveSync standard to manage variable refresh rates. This move allowed for more affordable display options since it didn’t rely on a specialized module. Monitors with this certification would carry the assurance that they met NVIDIA’s performance standards and worked seamlessly with NVIDIA GPUs. However, these G-Sync Compatible monitors have traditionally missed out on some advanced features available only with the dedicated G-Sync module.
By collaborating with MediaTek, NVIDIA is paving the way for monitors that can fully embrace all of its G-Sync capabilities, including the latest innovation known as G-Sync Pulsar. This technology enhances motion clarity and reduces ghosting to provide a smoother gaming experience. Besides variable refresh rates and Pulsar, new features are on the horizon for MediaTek-based G-Sync displays, such as variable overdrive, 12-bit color, Ultra Low Motion Blur, low latency HDR, and Reflex Analyzer. With this integration, a broader selection of monitors can now support the full spectrum of G-Sync features without needing the costly FPGA module.
Excitingly, the first set of monitors to showcase full G-Sync support without NVIDIA’s dedicated module includes models like the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. These cutting-edge screens boast impressive specs like 360Hz refresh rates, 1440p resolution, and HDR support—ideal for gamers seeking top-tier performance.
What’s yet to be revealed is exactly which MediaTek scalers will incorporate NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology or if this support will be a universal feature across all their new scalers. Additionally, it’s uncertain whether existing displays with NVIDIA’s standalone G-Sync modules will continue to hold any significant advantages over those equipped with MediaTek’s integrated solution.
