On Tuesday, NVIDIA made an exciting announcement: future monitor scalers from MediaTek will support its G-Sync technologies. By teaming up with MediaTek, NVIDIA aims to integrate their complete suite of G-Sync features directly into upcoming monitors without the need for a separate G-Sync module. This move is set to bring advanced gaming features to a wider variety of displays.
Historically, G-Sync technology depended on a dedicated module based on an Altera FPGA, which synchronized the display’s refresh rates with the GPU to minimize screen tearing, stuttering, and input lag. Back in 2019, NVIDIA rolled out the G-Sync Compatible certification, utilizing the VESA AdaptiveSync technology to handle variable refresh rates without a dedicated module. This approach allowed for more affordable monitors while still ensuring they met NVIDIA’s performance standards when used with their GPUs. However, G-Sync Compatible monitors have so far been missing certain features that require the specialized G-Sync module.
With this fresh collaboration with MediaTek, support for all of NVIDIA’s G-Sync technologies, including the most recent G-Sync Pulsar, will be built into MediaTek’s scalers directly. G-Sync Pulsar plays a key role in improving motion clarity and reducing ghosting, delivering a smoother gaming experience. Beyond variable refresh rates and Pulsar, MediaTek-powered G-Sync displays will also support innovative features like variable overdrive, 12-bit color, Ultra Low Motion Blur, low latency HDR, and Reflex Analyzer. This comprehensive integration means monitors can now include the full spectrum of G-Sync features without needing a pricey FPGA.
Monitors that will showcase the complete G-Sync support sans the NVIDIA module include models like the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. These displays boast impressive features like 360Hz refresh rates, 1440p resolution, and HDR support.
However, a few questions linger: Which of MediaTek’s scalers will support NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology? Will this become a standard feature in all their future scalers? And importantly, will monitors equipped with NVIDIA’s dedicated G-Sync modules still hold any edge over those using MediaTek’s technology? Only time will tell.
