Nvidia & MediaTek Bring Affordable G-Sync Tech to More Monitors, Discontinuing Costly Proprietary Module
August 20, 2024
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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