NVIDIA unveiled the G-Sync display technology back in 2013 to address the issue of screen tearing by synchronizing the refresh rate of the display with the frame rate of the game. However, the downside of G-Sync is the necessity of adding a specialized hardware module to the monitor, increasing the cost. Consequently, G-Sync monitors have not seen significant sales compared to AMD’s competitor, FreeSync, which is more popular due to its cost-effectiveness and hardware independence.
Recently, NVIDIA announced a partnership with MediaTek to embed the G-Sync technology into the display scaler chip of MediaTek, eliminating the need for a separate G-Sync hardware module. NVIDIA claims that this approach will expand the reach of G-Sync to a wider audience of gamers.
The new display models utilizing MediaTek chips include ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and AOC AGON PRO AG276QSG2. Each model boasts a resolution of 2560×1440, a blazing refresh rate of 360Hz, and HDR support. These products are set to be officially launched with pricing details expected to be announced within this year.
TLDR: NVIDIA introduced G-Sync technology in 2013 to combat screen tearing but faced challenges due to the need for additional hardware. A recent collaboration with MediaTek aims to integrate G-Sync into display scaler chips, making G-Sync more accessible. New monitor models from ASUS, Acer, and AOC featuring MediaTek chips and G-Sync technology are on the horizon.
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