On Tuesday, NVIDIA announced an exciting collaboration with MediaTek to bring G-Sync technology into future monitors, all without the need for a separate G-Sync module. This partnership aims to make these advanced gaming features more widely available across a broader array of screens.
Traditionally, G-Sync tech required a dedicated module—specifically, an Altera FPGA—to sync the display’s refresh rate with the GPU. This synchronization helps to minimize screen tearing, stutters, and reduces input lag. In a move towards affordability, NVIDIA rolled out the G-Sync Compatible program in 2019, which relied on VESA’s industry-standard AdaptiveSync for variable refresh rates. This strategy allowed manufacturers to create more affordable monitors, with NVIDIA’s seal assuring gamers of compatibility and performance. However, even with this certification, some high-level features still required the dedicated G-Sync module.
MediaTek’s collaboration with NVIDIA changes the game, integrating the full spectrum of G-Sync technologies directly into their future scalers. This includes the latest G-Sync Pulsar, which enhances motion clarity and minimizes ghosting for smoother gameplay. Additionally, MediaTek-powered G-Sync displays will support features such as variable overdrive, 12-bit color, Ultra Low Motion Blur, low latency HDR, and Reflex Analyzer. The beauty of this integration? Monitors can now boast comprehensive G-Sync functionalities without the costly inclusion of an FPGA.
We’ll first see this full G-Sync integration in monitors like the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. These models promise a premium gaming experience with 360Hz refresh rates, 1440p resolution, and HDR support.
What we’re eager to learn next is which specific MediaTek scalers will accommodate NVIDIA’s G-Sync tech—whether all future scalers will follow suit. Moreover, there’s curiosity around whether monitors with NVIDIA’s standalone G-Sync modules might still hold any edge over those integrated with MediaTek’s technology.
