People can use VSync off by adjusting their display settings or disabling it in the graphics driver configuration.
People can use VSync off by adjusting their display settings or disabling it in the graphics driver configuration.
On Linux and BSD platforms you can adopt Wayland and Vsync remains optional since it creates flawless pixel images. Even with Wayland, Vsync still offers benefits. Personally, I own an RX 7600 and during gameplay of 0 A.D., I observe FPS spikes exceeding 2500 in the main menu. When launching games, FPS often surges past 300 in many areas. This approach lets you waste energy producing frames that most displays won’t notice. On my setup—a typical 60 Hz monitor—I always keep Vsync at 60 fps for optimal performance. Without it, your GPU consumes excess power rendering invisible frames.
I'm not sure if I always keep VSync enabled, but it makes everything feel slow. Maybe my monitor isn't great, but I don't think so—using GSync and turning off some settings works perfectly fine.
Sure, I recently tried "fast sync" which offers a similar experience—it really improves performance. It makes everything feel much smoother. The only catch is it might not be compatible with all games; you'll need strong rendering power to hit your target frame rate (around 165 FPS) for it to work well.
You likely wish to limit your frame rate to 3 fps below your panel's maximum refresh when using FreeSync or GSync. This can be adjusted in Radeon Chill within the Adrenaline control panel. I don't need to apply it for every title—my 60 Hz FreeSync setup works fine, but most games still spike to 61 fps occasionally, causing visible tearing without a frame cap at the driver level. I set 57 fps in Radeon Chill and turn VSync on in Adrenaline, leaving it off in the game's menu. This change has significantly improved my experience, especially with panels supporting 40-60 Hz FreeSync, where drops into the mid to high 40s become barely noticeable. It’s also helpful to check your panel’s FreeSync range to understand the limits beforehand. When I purchased my panel a few years ago, most 144Hz models offered a 48-144Hz range. I usually aim to keep my framerate 3-4 fps above the lower end of that range, or else I’ll notice brief drops under 40 fps, which appear as stutter when VSync activates at the driver level.
It's tough to spot any damage at over 300 FPS. I set AFMF to 1440p with high settings in ACC, achieving around 313 FPS and stable frame rates of 2.9 to 3.3ms. Of course, I disable all frame limiters. The only game I use VSYNC for is Cyberpunk 2077 since it significantly reduces low frames. In competitive titles, though, VSYNC becomes a hindrance rather than an advantage.
with my 3060 in Horizon 5 I usually achieve 60-90 fps at 4K high resolution, though the screen tends to tear. It’s clear enough that I rely on VRRR GSSync and the issue disappears for smoother play. At higher frame rates, like above 120fps, it barely bothers me. Some folks insist on having free sync or GSSync before buying, but everyone seems to have their own preferences.
I experiment with Vsync enabled yet restrict FPS to stay below the monitor's highest refresh rate. Since my screen uses Freesync, I avoid any tearing when FPS exceeds 40 but stays within its limits, as I've set that cap. However, I've observed more noticeable tearing if Vsync was off compared to before I switched to a Freesync display. Some users apparently overlook this issue.
It's the same issue with font display on LG C1, C2, and C3 screens. Many people seem to think it's the worst possible problem. Others have no idea what they're discussing. It's a matter of opinion. Some notice differences, others don't. Just because you do doesn't mean you should share that perspective with everyone. For yourself, it's your way. Not for others. The internet has made people obsessed with being right all the time. That's just subjective talk. Accept it.