On Tuesday, NVIDIA announced a notable collaboration with MediaTek that promises to bring its G-Sync technologies to a wider range of upcoming monitors. This partnership means future displays equipped with MediaTek’s monitor scalers will include the full suite of G-Sync features, making cutting-edge gaming enhancements more accessible without the need for a dedicated G-Sync module.
In the past, NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology relied heavily on a specific module, typically built around an Altera FPGA. This module played a crucial role in synchronizing the display’s refresh rate with the GPU, eliminating common gaming nuisances like screen tearing, stutter, and input lag. Back in 2019, NVIDIA rolled out its G-Sync Compatible certification, which used the industry-standard VESA AdaptiveSync to handle variable refresh rates. This move allowed for the production of affordable monitors that carried NVIDIA’s assurance of compatibility and performance, even though they lacked some of the module’s unique capabilities.
Now, thanks to the partnership with MediaTek, these advanced G-Sync features, including the newly introduced G-Sync Pulsar, will be integrated directly into MediaTek’s scalers. G-Sync Pulsar is designed to refine motion clarity and cut down on the ghosting effect, providing gamers with a smoother visual experience. In addition, these MediaTek-powered displays will offer variable refresh rates, variable overdrive, 12-bit color support, Ultra Low Motion Blur, low latency HDR, and NVIDIA’s Reflex Analyzer without needing the expensive FPGA module.
The market will soon see the first monitors boasting full G-Sync support without an NVIDIA module, including models like the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. These monitors come with impressive specifications including 360Hz refresh rates, vibrant 1440p resolution, and HDR support, promising an immersive gaming experience.
While we await more details, questions remain regarding which MediaTek scalers will incorporate NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology. There’s also speculation about whether monitors using NVIDIA’s dedicated G-Sync modules still hold specific advantages over those with MediaTek’s built-in scalers. Only time will tell how this collaboration will reshape the gaming monitor landscape.
