Observed 60fps variation in-game versus YouTube footage

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ToxicOPM
Member

10-18-2016, 08:17 PM

Hey there, I've been thinking about this for a while. Have you seen how YouTube at 60fps looks smoother than the game itself? I've noticed this a few times—sometimes the game runs at a steady 60fps but doesn't feel as smooth as the footage on a YouTube clip. I've seen it in several titles (Witcher 3, Syndicate, BF4). Used to think it was just my monitor's refresh rate and latency, like when you walk into a department store and compare TVs. But now I'm not so sure with YouTube. My setup is a Samsung 24B370 with an i7-3770K, Asus GTX 970, 16GB RAM, no SSD.

ToxicOPM

10-18-2016, 08:17 PM #1

yoda4life
Junior Member

10-18-2016, 10:03 PM

It might relate to the idea that playing a video back can reduce lag more than other methods.

yoda4life

10-18-2016, 10:03 PM #2

It might relate to the idea that playing a video back can reduce lag more than other methods.

hannahfla
Junior Member

10-21-2016, 01:13 AM

This happens because you're inputting data directly into the game. You experience the same thing as someone else playing.

hannahfla

10-21-2016, 01:13 AM #3

This happens because you're inputting data directly into the game. You experience the same thing as someone else playing.

charlie945
Junior Member

10-21-2016, 04:39 AM

I play fake games and receive far more video improvements than a web browser does.

charlie945

10-21-2016, 04:39 AM #4

I play fake games and receive far more video improvements than a web browser does.

monxes1
Junior Member

10-24-2016, 03:45 AM

Due to frame latency issues related to how your GPU connects to your monitor, the video may appear less smooth. The problem isn't fully understood, but there are solutions like Adaptive Sync (G-Sync and FreeSync). Even with these fixes, intense gaming can make it hard to notice the improvements. It's like having a very powerful GPU—just set all video options to their lowest settings and play, and you'll maintain around 60 frames per second without drops.

monxes1

10-24-2016, 03:45 AM #5

Sakura_trick
Member

10-25-2016, 11:46 AM

I believe the problem might be there. I plan to record some gameplay to check.

Sakura_trick

10-25-2016, 11:46 AM #6

I believe the problem might be there. I plan to record some gameplay to check.

Gabokazu
Posting Freak

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10-25-2016, 12:24 PM

I personally tried it once. My gameplay seemed noticeably more fluid after recording compared to playing live.

Gabokazu

10-25-2016, 12:24 PM #7

I personally tried it once. My gameplay seemed noticeably more fluid after recording compared to playing live.

Amtrak10
Senior Member

639

10-27-2016, 02:40 AM

Just tested it and its true, somehow immersion cancels out your personal distinction of the fps. This is an Amazing Phenomenon!

Amtrak10

10-27-2016, 02:40 AM #8

Just tested it and its true, somehow immersion cancels out your personal distinction of the fps. This is an Amazing Phenomenon!

Spawn377
Member

215

10-27-2016, 10:14 AM

Execute the ULTRA heaven test and attempt to watch the same video on YouTube despite your belief in YouTube's better quality. Consider getting glasses if needed.

Spawn377

10-27-2016, 10:14 AM #9

Execute the ULTRA heaven test and attempt to watch the same video on YouTube despite your belief in YouTube's better quality. Consider getting glasses if needed.

sandieaak
Member

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10-29-2016, 08:49 AM

#10

He didn’t mention it was higher quality. You misunderstood his comment—he means that seeing someone play a game on YouTube at 60FPS looks smoother than playing the game itself at that frame rate. There’s no reference to visual detail.

sandieaak

10-29-2016, 08:49 AM #10

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