FreeSync
AMD's variable refresh rate technology, built on VESA Adaptive-Sync. Royalty-free, broadly supported on both AMD and (increasingly) NVIDIA hardware.
FreeSync uses the VESA Adaptive-Sync extension to DisplayPort (and later HDMI VRR) to dynamically vary the panel's refresh rate.
Tiers
- FreeSync. Baseline VRR within the panel's range.
- FreeSync Premium. Adds Low Framerate Compensation (LFC) and 120 Hz minimum at 1080p.
- FreeSync Premium Pro. Adds HDR with low latency.
LFC
When framerate drops below the VRR range, LFC multiplies frames (e.g. a 40 fps source shown at 80 Hz) to keep motion smooth. A monitor without LFC will tear or stutter below its minimum refresh.
How to use FreeSync in a real comparison
AMD's variable refresh rate technology, built on VESA Adaptive-Sync. Royalty-free, broadly supported on both AMD and (increasingly) NVIDIA hardware. In practice, this is most useful as one part of a decision rather than a standalone quality badge. Compare it alongside the workload, room, ecosystem, budget, and ownership constraints that apply to you; the strongest published figure is not automatically the best outcome for every buyer.
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