What is FreeSync and What Does It Do?
What is FreeSync and what is it used for? We explain how FreeSync technology works and the advantages it provides in games.
FreeSync is a technology that synchronizes the refresh rate between the monitor and the graphics card. Especially in games, FreeSync provides a smoother and more fluid image, helping to reduce problems such as screen tearing and stuttering. So, what is FreeSync and what does it do? We take a closer look in this guide.
- FreeSync is AMD’s variable refresh rate technology.
- It helps reduce screen tearing and stuttering.
- It does not increase FPS on its own.
What Does FreeSync Do?
The main goal of FreeSync is to balance the monitor’s refresh rate with the frame rate produced by the graphics card. In classic use, while the monitor operates at a fixed refresh rate, the FPS produced by the graphics card may vary. This situation can lead to image distortions known as screen tearing, especially in games.
When FreeSync is active, the monitor dynamically adapts to the FPS provided by the graphics card. When the FPS drops, it drops, and when it rises, it rises proportionally. This helps the image to appear smoother.
In short, to explain:
- Prevents Screen Tearing: It eliminates screen tearing that occurs when the graphics card produces a different number of frames per second (FPS) than the monitor can provide.
- Reduces Stuttering: It ensures that the image remains fluid when the FPS suddenly drops or fluctuates.
- Offers Low Latency: It offers a smooth experience without creating extra input lag, like classic VSync technology.
Does FreeSync Increase FPS?
FreeSync is not a technology that directly increases the FPS of the graphics card. It does not affect FPS, but it ensures that the existing FPS and the monitor’s refresh rate work more harmoniously.
For example, if your graphics card produces 80 FPS in a game while your monitor supports 144 Hz, FreeSync can adjust the refresh rate according to the FPS within the appropriate support range. This provides a more stable image experience.
How to Enable FreeSync?
To use FreeSync, both your monitor and graphics card must support FreeSync. After activating the FreeSync or Adaptive-Sync option from the monitor’s menu, the relevant settings can be controlled via AMD Software.
On some monitors, FreeSync may be found under a different name or under the Adaptive-Sync option.
