has anyone done a progaming gsync vs freesync test yet?

[DigDog]

just curious if anyone has a linky link for a proper, high-skill FPS gaming match between freesync and gsync.

the reason why im not on the gsync bandwagon yet is because i .. wouldn't be using it. Gsync modules cannot do gsync and ULMB at the same time, and i would be using it exclusively for ULMB, since i'm all about framerate and refresh, NOT smoothness or tearing or .. to put it plainly, i'll never be running under 144frames.

im still happy with my GTX 770 but i would gladly consider a R- GPU, since freesync costs WAY less than gsync (so much for my prediction that prices would drop).

Also interested if anything new is coming out regarding panels .. haven't really been doing my reading since 2015.

 

[Flapdrol1337]

If you're taking fps very seriously I'd look at a bunch of tftcentral monitor reviews.

If that happens to be a gsync screen you'd have to stick with nvidia since ulmb doesn't work with amd cards, some freesync screens do strobing but it's not a freesync feature so should work on both brands.

 

[crisium]

https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/69278c/freesync_vs_gsync_battlenonsense/

He had troubles with 142fps cap Freesync (minor tearing) with his monitor. My monitor (see sig) doesn't have this, I believe. Though I never did slow mo testing, it seems to do 142fps Freesync just fine. Makes sense if true, since G Sync has strict standards and Freesync does not.

But it doesn't really matter if you do not plan to run below 144fps.

There are several 240hz monitors out now, however. Available in 24.5 inch in Freesync, G Sync, or neither. 1920x1080 of course, but virtually no progamers run higher so it's a non issue. There is one 27-inch version actually, but I can't find any actual reviews: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071D6NGMH?tag=60002-20

There is no backlight strobing at 240hz though. Most of those max out at 120hz or 144z for that.

 

[Bacon1]

Gsync modules cannot do gsync and ULMB at the same time, and i would be using it exclusively for ULMB, since i'm all about framerate and refresh, NOT smoothness or tearing or .. to put it plainly, i'll never be running under 144frames.

Sounds like you just want to get a very high hz (240?) with blur reduction. BenQ often have it and no need to pay the premium for GSync when you won't ever use it.

 

[crisium]

Several Overwatch pros recently got this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M...dpPl=1&dpID=51rc9cstYcL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

Not sure how good the ghosting is. AOC Freesync 240hz display is bad. Asus G sync is good. Just from TFT Central anyway. Asus 240hz looks barely less clear compared to 144hz with strobing but with no crosstalk issues and less tearing. I am intrigued by these actually.

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_rog_swift_pg258q.htm

 

[DigDog]

ok, which BenQ has the ULMB ? do you know if it's comparable to the ULMB that you get on GSync-enabled screens? i'm asking because apparently some screens look horrid because their ULMB kills the colors and brightness to a point where they are unusable.
Also, i know the Asus GSync is good, but goddamn, that thing is expensive. i'm in EU with EU wages and will never be able to justify 500~600 GBP for a monitor.

 

[Bacon1]

24" 1080p 240hz: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/aoc_agon_ag251fz.htm

27" 1440p 144hz w/ blur reduction (and freesync): http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/eizo_foris_fs2735.htm

27" 1440p 144hz w/o blur reduction: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_mg279q.htm

27" 1440p 144hz w/ blur reduction (and freesync): http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/benq_xl2730z.htm

There are many options though and tftcentral can't test them all. Just search around for good prices and then look up reviews on those ones and check for blur reduction. Many 120hz+ monitors will include it.

 

[crisium]

This may interest you:

http://forums.blurbusters.com/viewtopic.php?t=3410

The BenQ XL2540 (24.5-inch FHD 240Hz) supports blur reduction, but you need to access it through the service menu (menu button combination, not too hard). You can tweak it with "Strobe Utility" to go above 144hz and lower the crosstalk. Looks like roughly 180Hz is the best possible without extreme crosstalk, but you can go up to the full 240Hz.

The tweaking will take time to do and acceptable crosstalk is highly subjective. Still, this gives you the most flexibility of any backlight strobing monitor to this date, as well as the option for straight 240hz without strobing (with the lovely benefits of less tearing, less micro stutter, and no crosstalk).

 

[DigDog]

looking at prices right now.