Playing GTA V without Vsync can cause stuttering.
Playing GTA V without Vsync can cause stuttering.
You're mostly stuck with tearing and stuttering, or you can enable VSync and reduce settings so you stay above 60. If VSync drops you below 60, it will fall to 30 automatically. Alternatively, you could purchase a GSync monitor.
You could simply control the frame rate using tools like rivatuner
When Vsync is active, dropping below 60fps causes a sharp reduction to the 30fps limit. If you're seeing 40-50fps instead, it may be due to other factors like frame rate fluctuations or display settings interfering with the cap.
V-sync usually causes slight stuttering and input delay, yet it prevents screen tearing. I haven’t experienced significant stutter in GTAV without it, but for some reason the tearing appears much worse than in most other games. It’s one of the few titles where I rely on V-sync, though I’m eager to try a VRR display.
Just to clarify, you're suggesting VSync limits your refresh rate to 60 but occasionally drops below it, leading to shuttering. Does the frame rate decrease at comparable points as well? If so, it might be because certain areas render more intensely, forcing a reduction, which requires adjusting your graphics settings. VSync is highly advised, though GSync and FreeSync are preferable if you can afford them. It stops your GPU from exceeding your monitor's capabilities, helping avoid screen tearing and shutters. Keep VSync active and fine-tune other settings like draw distance. Unless you've already optimized those, ensure your system has sufficient RAM—like at least 1.5GB or more—to prevent shutters even with high-end specs. Your hardware is quite similar to mine, so you likely experience around 60 FPS with VSync enabled.
when you drop below 60 fps, a blend of 30 and 60 fps frames appears. for better performance, open the Nvidia control panel, navigate to Manage 3D settings, add GTA, and set Vsync to "Adaptive Vsync" at the bottom. this feature turns on Vsync only when at 60 fps, automatically disables it when below that, and prevents tearing without causing lag.
I concur that GTA V struggles to tear up without VSync support.