Nvidia & MediaTek Bring Affordable G-Sync Tech to More Monitors, Discontinuing Costly Proprietary Module

August 20, 2024
Nvidia & MediaTek Bring Affordable G-Sync Tech to More Monitors, Discontinuing Costly Proprietary Module
  • Nvidia has partnered with Mediatek to integrate G-Sync technology into a broader array of monitor scalers, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability for gamers.

  • This announcement was made during the Gamescom trade show in Cologne, Germany, highlighting Nvidia's commitment to advancing monitor technology.

  • A key feature of this collaboration is G-Sync Pulsar, which promises to deliver four times the effective motion clarity and a smooth, tear-free variable refresh rate.

  • Gamers can expect significant improvements in image quality, motion clarity, latency, and color accuracy with the new displays.

  • The first monitors to utilize this technology include the Asus ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2, all boasting 27-inch displays with 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution and 360Hz refresh rates.

  • Historically, G-Sync technology has been more expensive than alternatives like AMD FreeSync due to its requirement for dedicated hardware, which has limited its popularity.

  • Nvidia is discontinuing its proprietary G-Sync module after 11 years, which previously was essential for monitors to be certified for G-Sync.

  • The elimination of the G-Sync module is expected to simplify the market, making it easier for consumers to choose displays without the confusion of separate G-Sync and FreeSync versions.

  • Pricing details for the new MediaTek-equipped monitors have yet to be announced, but the traditional G-Sync version of the Asus monitor currently retails around $800.

  • While specific details about the new monitors are limited, they are expected to support advanced features such as low-latency HDR and 12-bit color.

  • Mediatek's involvement as a major supplier of monitor hardware could significantly increase G-Sync's market presence, potentially allowing for smart TVs to support G-Sync technology in the future.

  • Details regarding the financial implications of the partnership, including potential licensing fees or cost savings for consumers, have not been disclosed.

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