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Any advantages to G-sync over freesync?
- Thread starter magellan
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There's tons of articles covering this question. In short, No (there are more differences). They are similar, but feel free to read to flesh out the details. 
https://www.tomshardware.com/features/gsync-vs-freesync-nvidia-amd-monitor
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/freesync-vs-g-sync/
https://www.viewsonic.com/library/entertainment/g-sync-vs-free-sync-explained/
https://www.tomshardware.com/features/gsync-vs-freesync-nvidia-amd-monitor
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/freesync-vs-g-sync/
https://www.viewsonic.com/library/entertainment/g-sync-vs-free-sync-explained/
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I'll give a quick summary of the non-premium versions as such:
FreeSync - to my understanding doesn't have many if any requirements other than variable refresh rate support. Older monitors often had limited working range. e.g. I have a 4k FreeSync display which from memory only works between 50-60 Hz.
G-sync Compatible - this seems to be the new normal as we move beyond original G-sync. To obtain this certification, there are image quality requirements that have to be met, as well as a minimum range of 2.4x between min and max supported fps.
G-sync (original) - uses additional hardware which allows the variable refresh rate to work down to 0 fps. Has image quality requirements. Downside was the extra cost in implementing this in monitors.
Good gaming displays now should be G-sync Compatible certified, and also works with FreeSync. No cost difference in that sense. There may be cheaper FreeSync only displays but they may be lower image quality.
FreeSync - to my understanding doesn't have many if any requirements other than variable refresh rate support. Older monitors often had limited working range. e.g. I have a 4k FreeSync display which from memory only works between 50-60 Hz.
G-sync Compatible - this seems to be the new normal as we move beyond original G-sync. To obtain this certification, there are image quality requirements that have to be met, as well as a minimum range of 2.4x between min and max supported fps.
G-sync (original) - uses additional hardware which allows the variable refresh rate to work down to 0 fps. Has image quality requirements. Downside was the extra cost in implementing this in monitors.
Good gaming displays now should be G-sync Compatible certified, and also works with FreeSync. No cost difference in that sense. There may be cheaper FreeSync only displays but they may be lower image quality.
