On Tuesday, NVIDIA announced an exciting collaboration with MediaTek, aiming to integrate its G-Sync technologies into future monitors without the need for a separate G-Sync module. This partnership seeks to make advanced gaming features more accessible by weaving NVIDIA’s comprehensive G-Sync capabilities right into MediaTek’s future display scalers.
In the past, enjoying the full G-Sync experience required a dedicated module—specifically one developed around an Altera FPGA. This module was essential for syncing the display’s refresh rate with the graphics card, effectively minimizing issues like screen tearing, stuttering, and input lag. However, to introduce a more economical alternative, NVIDIA rolled out the “G-Sync Compatible” program back in 2019. This initiative capitalized on the VESA AdaptiveSync technology, offering variable refresh rates without necessitating a dedicated module. Essentially, if a monitor bore the G-Sync Compatible badge, it promised compatibility with NVIDIA GPUs and adherence to their performance standards. Yet, these monitors still couldn’t provide every single feature exclusive to those with the dedicated G-Sync module.
This new collaboration with MediaTek is set to change the game by incorporating NVIDIA’s entire G-Sync suite directly into their display scalers, exploiting the cutting-edge G-Sync Pulsar tech among others. G-Sync Pulsar significantly boosts motion clarity and eliminates ghosting, refining the gaming experience. Beyond just variable refresh rates and Pulsar enhancements, these MediaTek-based displays will bring features like variable overdrive, 12-bit color depth, Ultra Low Motion Blur, extended HDR capabilities, and NVIDIA’s Reflex Analyzer to the table—and this, without the high cost of an FPGA.
The pioneering models embracing full G-Sync support sans the NVIDIA module include the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. These models impress with 360Hz refresh rates, stunning 1440p resolution, and vibrant HDR support, setting a new standard for immersive gameplay.
As this partnership unfolds, there are a couple of questions lingering in the air. Which specific MediaTek scalers will end up supporting NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology? Could MediaTek eventually incorporate this support into every scaler they make? Furthermore, there’s curiosity about whether monitors with NVIDIA’s dedicated G-Sync modules will maintain certain advantages over those relying solely on MediaTek’s integration. Only time will tell as more details emerge from this promising collaboration.
