If we look at the number of monitors that support AMD FreeSync, we see how much higher the number is than the number of monitors that support NVIDIA G-Sync. But if we look at the graphics that dominate among Steam PCs, things change, as NVIDIA dominates the market with an 85% share.
How is this possible? NVIDIA, until recently, sold a module to monitor manufacturers so that they would be officially compatible with G-Sync technology, a module that significantly increased the price of the monitor. monitor So manufacturers ignored the issue and chose to use AMD FreeSynca completely free and open source technology.
Both technologies are derivatives of VESA’s Adaptive Sync technology, so basically we could say they do exactly the same thing: synchronize HZ number of the graphics card the monitor can offer.
FreeSync and G-Sync compatible
The theory is that FreeSync and G-Sync are compatible with both AMD Graphics Cards with NVIDIA graphics connected to a monitor. If in doubt, simply connect the certified monitor with AMD FreeSync technology to a graphics card. NVIDIA GeForce (The G in G-Sync comes from the name of GeForce cards).
Manufacturers only certify that their models are compatible with the various versions of FreeSync and not with G-Sync, at least, as I commented until relatively recently when NVIDIA realized that charging to offer a compatible module in monitors is absurd.
Although officially they are not compatible, in reality they are, however, if the monitor is compatible only with FreeSync, it means that it guarantees that the monitor Hz sync The graphics will be perfect, which cannot be guaranteed with NVIDIA graphics.
NVIDIA has changed its mind and no longer requires monitor manufacturers to implement a paid module. This module has been replaced by a chip manufactured by MediaTek While it is necessary for the monitor to be certified with G-Sync, a module that is free, this does not increase the cost of monitors certified as compatible with this NVIDIA technology.
As we mentioned above, NVIDIA dominates the graphics market while AMD FreeSync dominates the monitor segment. If the two technologies weren’t really compatible (officially it is not) there would not be such a disparity between monitors and graphics.
If you are thinking of renewing your graphics card or monitor and you do not want the Hz number to be affected, the best thing to do is to buy a monitor and graphics card compatible with AMD FreeSync or NVIDIA G-Sync. It is important to read all the specifications of the monitors to avoid having unpleasant surprises and not being able to enjoy the number of Hz that the model we have purchased is capable of offering us.
