G-SYNC Monitors
Are you looking for a gaming monitor for your NVIDIA GeForce graphics card? Then a model with NVIDIA G-SYNC is the best choice for you. G-SYNC dynamically adjusts the refresh rate of your gaming monitor to match variable frame rates that occur due to uneven GPU load when rendering complex game content and lower frame rates during video playback.
What Does NVIDIA G-SYNC Do?
G-SYNC adjusts the refresh rate of your gaming monitor to the FPS output of your NVIDIA GeForce graphics card. Under the name G-SYNC, two technologies with different specifications are combined, both aimed at NVIDIA graphics card owners, but they function differently.
NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible Explained
G-SYNC Compatible is a certification for gaming monitors. It confirms that the monitor has been tested in conjunction with NVIDIA graphics cards. The VRR technology here works based on VESA Adaptive Sync, an open standard for variable refresh rates.
NVIDIA G-SYNC Explained
A monitor with G-SYNC, on the other hand, is equipped with a proprietary NVIDIA chip. This ensures an impressive experience without tearing, stuttering, or input delays. G-SYNC is aimed at gaming enthusiasts and pro gamers and offers VRR across the entire frequency range for a sharp image and top-notch gameplay.
NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultimate Explained
Gaming monitors with G-SYNC Ultimate are equipped with the most powerful NVIDIA G-SYNC processors and offer the best gaming experience thanks to strict specifications. They provide high-end features, including realistic HDR, stunning contrast, cinematic colors, and gameplay with extremely low latency.
What is the Difference Between G-SYNC and FreeSync?
G-SYNC is from NVIDIA, and FreeSync is from AMD. While AMD has relied on the open VESA Adaptive Sync standard from the beginning, NVIDIA G-SYNC refers to two different standards: Classic G-SYNC and G-SYNC Ultimate use a proprietary NVIDIA chip in the monitor for communication with the graphics card, while NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible uses the same technology as AMD FreeSync. However, it is the NVIDIA certification.
If you have an AMD Radeon graphics card, we recommend a gaming monitor with AMD FreeSync.
Which NVIDIA G-SYNC Version Does My Graphics Card Support?
While newer GeForce graphics cards support both technologies, it can get a bit confusing with older NVIDIA graphics cards. Our comprehensive table provides clarity so you can find the right G-SYNC monitor for your graphics card.
| GPU | Architecture | G-SYNC / Ultimate | G-SYNC Compatible |
|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 |
Ada Lovelace |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 4080 |
Ada Lovelace |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti |
Ampere |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 3090 |
Ampere |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti |
Ampere |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 3080 |
Ampere |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 3070 |
Ampere |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
Ampere |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
Turing |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 2080 |
Turing |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 2070 |
Turing |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce RTX 2060 |
Turing |
Yes |
Yes |
G-SYNC and Older NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Cards
| GPU | Architecture | G-SYNC / Ultimate | G-SYNC Compatible |
|---|
| GeForce GTX TITAN X |
Pascal |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
Pascal |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce GTX 1080 |
Pascal |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce GTX 1070 |
Pascal |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce GTX 1060 |
Pascal |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Series |
Pascal |
Yes |
Yes |
| GeForce GTX TITAN Series |
Maxwell |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 980 |
Maxwell |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 970 |
Maxwell |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 960 |
Maxwell |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 950 |
Maxwell |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 780 |
Kepler |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 770 |
Kepler |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 760 |
Kepler |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 750 |
Kepler |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 690 |
Kepler |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 680 |
Kepler |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 670 |
Kepler |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 660 |
Kepler |
Yes |
No |
| GeForce GTX 650 |
Kepler |
Yes |
No |
