Only below frequency. There is no v-sync within frequency and above it discards frames.
See above.
AMD announces FreeSync 2
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DavidGraham
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Nope, this is not an adaptive v.sync mode, a regular v.sync will not disengage below refresh rate. Even on a freesync or gsync monitor. It's how V.Sync has always operated, in fact in the comments section people have found contradictory results to what Roberts is saying. You also see it in the video, V.Sync on + FreeSync has an astronomical latency compared to any other solution.
I will repost the video with adjusted timing to when the comparison is made.
I don't see anything FreeSync 2 (or even FreeSync) related in that?
ok if he's wrong then that's too bad, sounded like the ideal setup.
DavidGraham
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I think he maybe talking about some monitors which have a freesync range lower than the maximum refresh rate of the monitor, like a 144Hz monitor operating on a FreeSync range of 40Hz : 75 Hz. But even then, v.sync latency would still be unavoidable.
my bad, you`re right. I added this monitor because it is curved but didn't realise it isn't a freesync monitor, which makes it pointless in this thread.
That is actually a super interesting video. I use AMD's FRTC because I don't have a Freesync monitor so the video is even more illustrating. That being said, I think a mod could move this part of the discussion to the PC Hardware, Software and Displays forum because there is a thread focused on Freesync and similar technologies and this discussion suits it very nicely.
The VSync delay is only there when going > max refresh rate, which then "enables" VSync.
When under the refresh rate (capped @ 142 vs 144) the input delay was basically non-existent (even slightly faster on shortest delay), so within margin of error.
Its only when you go above the max refresh rate that you get the VSync delay. So yes, if you are playing near the max refresh rate all the time, you might want to use another method so you don't get some frames with input lag and others w/o. But if you are playing at say 100fps on a 144hz monitor, using Freesync + VSync will have 0 input lag, and vsync will only truly be active if you go into a menu or something which bumps the FPS up to 144+.
But yes, if you are going in and out of the max hz range, you'll want to use an in game limiter, or RTSS and avoid FRTC/Nvidia inspector/VSync.
If you aren't going near the max range, VSync is fine and the easiest (No external software required) and won't introduce any input lag since you'll never go over the max hz and it won't really be enabled anyway.
I was talking about below the max which would put you into the adaptive-sync range. Once you hit the minimum you should hit LFC which would then frame double and put you back into the adaptive-sync range.
I wasn't specifically calling you out, just a statement in general. Some previous discussions weren't overly accurate in this regard.
new Enhanced Sync technology for Radeon cards included in the latest Radeon drivers update (downloading now) 17.7.2. The 17.7.2 drivers bring more features than ever.
https://gaming.radeon.com/en-us/radeonsoftware/crimson-relive/enhanced-sync/
https://gaming.radeon.com/en-us/radeonsoftware/crimson-relive/enhanced-sync/
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Or just any gamers. Vsync latency can be quite annoying depending on the game, and not just twitch high-fps games.
Kyyla
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Because it is in super slow motion and in no way representative of what you can actually discern. I'm sceptical about any worthwile benefit above 100hz from my own experience with a 144hz monitor.
