NVIDIA Partners with MediaTek to Produce Displays with Full G-SYNC Functionality Without Need for Proprietary NVIDIA Modules

After years since its initial launch, NVIDIA’s G-SYNC technology is seeing significant updates that are drawing attention: NVIDIA has announced a partnership with MediaTek, integrating all current and future G-SYNC functionalities into MediaTek’s scalers.

In simpler terms, future monitors will be able to utilize MediaTek’s scaler technology directly, eliminating the need for NVIDIA’s proprietary G-SYNC modules. This approach is expected to reduce monitor costs and increase the availability of monitors supporting G-SYNC.

Originally introduced in 2013, G-SYNC required a dedicated module to synchronize the monitor's refresh rate with the GPU, eliminating screen tearing and reducing stutter and input lag.

By 2019, NVIDIA introduced the G-SYNC Compatible initiative, a method that allows variable refresh rate monitors to use FreeSync technology without needing a proprietary G-SYNC module.

While many monitors today claim to support NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, most do not include all of its features, such as low latency HDR, Reflex Analyzer for measuring system latency, or ultra-low motion blur support.

The collaboration between NVIDIA and MediaTek aims to provide full G-SYNC technology and feature support for more monitors, meaning there will be more monitors fully supporting G-SYNC features rather than a compromised version.

The first batch of monitors utilizing MediaTek’s scaler includes the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB2173U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR.

These monitors offer a 360Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, and HDR support, along with the latest G-SYNC technology, Pulsar, which helps reduce motion blur and ghosting.