AMD FreeSync Versus Nvidia G-Sync

[chenw]

That's mostly because nVidia is the only thing pushing G-Sync (and IIRC they also control each G-Sync module so they can fine tune it to each monitor), Freesync have the backing of VESA standard, without it I doubt AMD would be able to push FreeSync standard as hard as nVidia is.

Also, I'd be interested in knowing what the % of FreeSync monitors sold are actually bought by customers who want the FreeSync feature. I reckon a lot of it has to do with the monitor specs rather than FreeSync itself.

 

[PRIME1]

Support ≠ sales. Since there are already more Adaptive-Sync models on the market in its first year than G-sync could manage in two years, Adaptive-sync is obviously the standard here.

They could release a million freesync "models". That does not translate into units sold. AMD has a very small fraction of the video card market. That fraction is also mostly low end cards which would not be used with freesync anyways.

Seriously who counts how many versions of a monitor as any sort of success.

 

[KazeoHin]

Seriously who counts how many versions of a monitor as any sort of success.

That really depends on which major company that 'success' serves to promote.

Take for instance, I know a few people who would use that as a bar of success if Nvidia were the one to have a PR benefit...

 

[The Mac]

They could release a million freesync "models". That does not translate into units sold. AMD has a very small fraction of the video card market. That fraction is also mostly low end cards which would not be used with freesync anyways.

Seriously who counts how many versions of a monitor as any sort of success.

Were you not the one who was jumping up and down about freesync being vaporware, and it wont go anywhere a year ago?

seems you were wrong, as usual.

So now youve changed the goal posts...typical.

 

[DracoNB]

AOC released £99 21" and £129 24" 1080p FreeSync monitors:

AOC launches FreeSync anti-blue light monitors priced from £99
http://m.hexus.net/tech/news/monito...-freesync-anti-blue-light-monitors-priced-99/

For long hours behind the screen, the G2460VQ6 also features AOC’s advanced Anti-Blue Light technology to reduce eyestrain and increase your viewing comfort.

Links to AOC pages.

G2260VWQ6 is £99
http://aoc-europe.com/en/products/g2260vwq6

Details

Size 21.5"
Resolution 1920x1080@60Hz
Inputs D-Sub , HDMI , Displayport
Response time 1 ms
Features Plug and Play, AntiBlueLight, i-Menu, e-Saver, Screen+, Vesa Wallmount
- See more at: http://aoc-europe.com/en/products/g2260vwq6#sthash.HgMjab6Q.dpuf

G2460VQ6 is £129.
http://aoc-europe.com/en/products/g2460vq6

Details

Size 24"
Resolution 1920x1080@60Hz
Inputs D-Sub , HDMI , Displayport
Response time 1 ms
Features Plug and Play, AntiBlueLight, i-Menu, e-Saver, Screen+, Vesa Wallmount
- See more at: http://aoc-europe.com/en/products/g2460vq6#sthash.pll5a5LB.dpuf

 

[FrameBuffer]

AOC released £99 21" and £129 24" 1080p FreeSync monitors:

Freesync outpacing N-Sync at a phenomenal rate..
6 months ago Freesync had maybe HALF of the available adaptive sync displays.. (4 to gSync's 8..) now there are 29 (and counting) available and upcoming adaptive sync displays .. to a paltry .. what 13 GSync .. at a rate of nearly 4:1..in last 6-8 months.
With Intel's adoption of VESA back adaptive sync expect it to grown more and as manufacturers need to find a way to differential between on another.. more features become available.

 

[dragonageinquisition]

Pretty soon Gsync is going to be like locked into low quality proprietary accessories when using Apple products. The high end will be dominated by freesync unless Nvidia cuts the price of their gsync module (not gonna happen) or supports vesa adaptive sync (might happen in 3-4 years).

 

[Richthofen]

Pretty soon Gsync is going to be like locked into low quality proprietary accessories when using Apple products. The high end will be dominated by freesync unless Nvidia cuts the price of their gsync module (not gonna happen) or supports vesa adaptive sync (might happen in 3-4 years).

In the end as long as Nvidia has a vastly higher market share than AMD they can very comfortable continue with their G-Synch path, simply because for Nvidia customers there is no benefit in buying a Freesynch monitor. And last but not least they have more control with regards to the display internal technology. That makes it easier for them to research for new benefits. There is no need for them to agree with others on new features and they can better control the quality.

 

[Michaelius]

AOC released £99 21" and £129 24" 1080p FreeSync monitors:

That's great.

Now hands up how many people here would even touch 60 Hz TN screen ?

 

[Semantics]

GSYNC works much better and it costs more which is no surprise.

Freesync has low standards. I've seen monitors that have a 50-60Hz frequency range and that's a freesync monitor for a VERY specific person and game type.

I'd rather pay more for GSYNC for the best possible experience. I do appreciate what AMD is doing though. Hopefully as its get more mature it will help drive down prices for GSYNC.

Well that's the cost difference Gsync and Freesync monitors of equal quality pretty much cost the same. The difference is Nvidia has strict control over the controllers meaning the experience and workable window are the same across monitors while AMD leaves that up to the monitor maker who can cut corners as much as they want.

That's great.

Now hands up how many people here would even touch 60 Hz TN screen ?

I'm sure it has a stupidly pointless working window like 48-60fps

 

[DKS]

Jeez that's kind of a sucky limitation. I have to plug multiple computers into my displays and while DVI-based KVM switches are pretty common, I'd bet a DP one costs a pretty penny (if they even exist).

Don't need it. You can switch inputs on the monitor, if it has multiple inputs. It it is just DP, You are SOL, but no external switch is needed.