{"id":225808,"date":"2022-10-08T10:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T04:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/?p=225808"},"modified":"2023-05-27T12:57:42","modified_gmt":"2023-05-27T07:27:42","slug":"what-does-vsync-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does VSync Do? Benefits From Enabling It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What Does VSync Do? VSync is a process that synchronizes the frame rate of a graphics card with the refresh rate of a monitor. This process eliminates screen tearing, which can occur when the frame rate of the graphics card is not in sync with the refresh rate of the monitor.<\/p>\n<p>VSync can also help to reduce input lag, which is the delay between when an input is made and when it is displayed on the screen.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#What_is_VSync\" title=\"What is VSync?\">What is VSync?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#Understanding_Input_and_Output\" title=\"Understanding Input and Output\">Understanding Input and Output<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#What_Does_VSync_Do\" title=\"What Does VSync Do?\">What Does VSync Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#Does_VSync_Really_Make_a_Difference\" title=\"Does VSync Really Make a Difference?\">Does VSync Really Make a Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#Two_Major_Types_of_Vsync\" title=\"Two Major Types of Vsync\">Two Major Types of Vsync<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#1_%E2%80%93_Nvidia_G-Sync\" title=\"1 &#8211; Nvidia G-Sync\">1 &#8211; Nvidia G-Sync<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#2_%E2%80%93_AMD_FreeSync\" title=\"2 &#8211; AMD FreeSync\">2 &#8211; AMD FreeSync<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#How_to_Enable_VSync\" title=\"How to Enable VSync?\">How to Enable VSync?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#Should_You_Turn_VSync_on_or_off\" title=\"Should You Turn VSync on or off?\u00a0\">Should You Turn VSync on or off?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/what-does-vsync-do\/#Editors_Recommendation\" title=\"Editor\u2019s Recommendation\">Editor\u2019s Recommendation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_VSync\"><\/span><strong>What is VSync?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>VSync is a synchronization way used in computer graphics. It synchronizes the frame rate of the graphics processing unit (GPU) with the refresh rate of the display.<\/p>\n<p>This helps to avoid screen tearing, where part of one frame is displayed on top of another frame. VSync can be enabled or disabled in most graphics settings menus. When enabled, it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/buying-the-right-graphics-card\/\">improve gaming performance and image quality<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Input_and_Output\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Input and Output<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to understand input and output in VSync to properly utilize the tool.VSync is a powerful tool that can help improve your workflow, but only if you understand how it works. Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of input and output in VSync:<\/p>\n<p>VSync stands for &#8220;Vertical Synchronization.&#8221; It&#8217;s a tool that helps keep your computer&#8217;s graphics card in sync with your monitor. This prevents screen tearing, which can be a major issue when gaming or working with graphics-intensive applications.<\/p>\n<p>To use VSync, you need to enable it in your graphics card&#8217;s control panel. Once it&#8217;s enabled, all you need to do is select the refresh rate that you want to use. The higher the refresh rate, the smoother your visuals will be. However, higher refresh rates can also lead to increased input lag.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_VSync_Do\"><\/span><strong>What Does VSync Do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-232379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-Does-VSync-Do-1.jpg\" alt=\"What Does VSync Do\" width=\"1293\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-Does-VSync-Do-1.jpg 1293w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-Does-VSync-Do-1-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-Does-VSync-Do-1-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-Does-VSync-Do-1-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-Does-VSync-Do-1-624x263.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1293px) 100vw, 1293px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you play video games on a PC, chances are you\u2019ve heard of vsync. But what exactly is vsync? Simply put, vsync is a technology that helps to eliminate screen tearing.<\/p>\n<p>When you enable vsync, your graphics card and monitor work together to display the next frame only when the monitor is ready for it. This eliminates screen tearing and can help improve your gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few things to keep in mind if you decide to enable vsync. First, it can cause input lag, which can be a major downside for competitive gamers. Second, it can also lead to stuttering if your frame rate dips below your monitor\u2019s refresh rate. So, if you\u2019re looking for the best possible gaming experience, you may want to avoid enabling vsync.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_VSync_Really_Make_a_Difference\"><\/span><strong>Does VSync Really Make a Difference?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>VSync is a common option in video settings for gamers. It is designed to help reduce screen tearing, but does it really make a difference?<\/p>\n<p>For those who are not familiar with the term, VSync is short for Vertical Synchronization. It is a setting that can be enabled in most video games and graphics applications.<\/p>\n<p>When VSync is turned on, it synchronizes the frame rate of the game with the refresh rate of the monitor. This can help to eliminate or reduce screen tearing, which occurs when the image on the screen appears to be split into two or more parts.<\/p>\n<p>So, does VSync really make a difference? The answer may vary depends on whom you ask. Some gamers swear by it, while others find that it causes more problems than it solves.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_Major_Types_of_Vsync\"><\/span><strong>Two Major Types of Vsync<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-232381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Major-Types-of-Vsync.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1301\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Major-Types-of-Vsync.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Major-Types-of-Vsync-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Major-Types-of-Vsync-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Major-Types-of-Vsync-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hitechwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Major-Types-of-Vsync-624x266.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1301px) 100vw, 1301px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%93_Nvidia_G-Sync\"><\/span><strong>1 &#8211; Nvidia G-Sync<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nvidia G-Sync is a proprietary adaptive sync technology developed by Nvidia, aimed at eliminating screen tearing and stuttering within gaming applications.<\/p>\n<p>Nvidia G-Sync was first unveiled to the public at CES 2013, and has since been integrated into a number of high-end gaming monitors. In order to use Nvidia G-Sync, a compatible monitor and graphics card are required.<\/p>\n<p>Nvidia G-Sync works by syncing the refresh rate of the monitor with the frame rate of the graphics card. This allows for a smoother gaming experience, as there is no longer any screen tearing or stuttering.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a high-end gaming monitor that supports Nvidia G-Sync, then you will need to be prepared to spend some money. However, the smoothness and lack of screen tearing that Nvidia G-Sync provides is definitely worth the extra cost.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%93_AMD_FreeSync\"><\/span><strong>2 &#8211; AMD FreeSync<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>FreeSync is AMD&#8217;s answer to NVIDIA&#8217;s G-Sync. It&#8217;s a variable refresh rate technology for displays that reduces screen tearing and stuttering.<\/p>\n<p>To use FreeSync, you need a compatible AMD graphics card and a FreeSync-certified monitor. Once you have those, enable FreeSync in your monitor&#8217;s settings and then in your AMD Radeon Settings. FreeSync works best when your graphics card is close to the maximum refresh rate of your monitor.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a gaming monitor, make sure it has FreeSync support. FreeSync monitors are becoming more common, but they&#8217;re still not as prevalent as G- Sync monitors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enable_VSync\"><\/span><strong>How to Enable VSync?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Video game players can improve their gaming experience by enabling VSync. VSync is a setting that synchronizes the frame rate of a game with the refresh rate of a monitor. This prevents screen tearing, which can be a major annoyance when playing games. Players who are interested in enabling VSync should follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<p>First, players need to open their graphic control panel. For Nvidia users, this can be done by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting \u201cNvidia Control Panel\u201d from the drop-down menu. For AMD users, this can be done by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting \u201cAMD Radeon Settings\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p>Once the graphic control panel is open, players will need to find the section that deals with vertical sync.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Turn_VSync_on_or_off\"><\/span><strong>Should You Turn VSync on or off?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>VSync is a common setting in video games that allows your game to synchronize with the refresh rate of your monitor. This can support to eliminate screen tearing, but it can also introduce input lag. So, should you turn VSync on or off?<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re experiencing screen tearing, then turning on VSync can help to eliminate that. However, you may also notice some input lag when VSync is enabled. This means that your game may not feel as responsive as it otherwise would.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to turn VSync on or off comes down to personal preference. If you&#8217;re willing to sacrifice a little bit of responsiveness for the sake of eliminating screen tearing, then go ahead and turn VSync on. 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