MediaTek Partners with NVIDIA to Bring G-Sync Support to More Monitor Scalers

On Tuesday, NVIDIA announced an exciting collaboration with MediaTek aimed at integrating its G-Sync technology into upcoming monitor scalers. This partnership means that the full suite of G-Sync features will now be available on more displays, without needing the traditionally separate G-Sync module, thus making advanced gaming capabilities more accessible to a wider audience.

In the past, a dedicated G-Sync module, typically an Altera FPGA, was necessary to synchronize the refresh rates between a display and a GPU. This synchronization effectively reduced issues like screen tearing, stutter, and input lag. Then, in 2019, NVIDIA introduced the more budget-friendly G-Sync Compatible certification. Leveraging the VESA AdaptiveSync technology, this approach allowed monitors to deliver variable refresh rates without needing the expensive hardware module, serving as NVIDIA’s assurance of compatibility and performance with their graphics cards. However, these G-Sync Compatible monitors didn’t include all the enhanced features available through a dedicated G-Sync module.

Now, with MediaTek stepping in, future scalers will come packed with every aspect of NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology, such as the latest G-Sync Pulsar. This addition promises to further enhance gaming fluidity by improving motion clarity and reducing ghosting. Apart from variable refresh rates and the Pulsar advantage, these MediaTek-based displays will incorporate features like variable overdrive, 12-bit color depth, Ultra Low Motion Blur, low latency HDR, and Reflex Analyzer. This built-in integration eliminates the need for costly FPGA components, paving the way for a broader range of monitors to support comprehensive G-Sync features.

The initial lineup of monitors showcasing this full G-Sync support sans the NVIDIA module includes the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. Each offers impressive specs such as 360Hz refresh rates, 1440p resolution, and HDR functionality.

However, several questions remain unanswered. It’s yet to be determined which specific MediaTek scalers will incorporate NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology, and whether all future scalers will include this support. Additionally, it will be interesting to see if displays utilizing MediaTek’s solution maintain performance parity with those still relying on the dedicated NVIDIA G-Sync modules.