V-sync and FPS-capping are techniques to manage frame rate stability.
V-sync and FPS-capping are techniques to manage frame rate stability.
Regular FPS limits and V-sync both control your display output, but they work differently. FPS caps restrict how many frames per second you see, while V-sync ensures your frame rate stays synchronized with your monitor’s refresh rate. If both are set to match your monitor’s refresh, they can prevent screen tearing without affecting performance.
I understood it. I was curious about how manual FPS limits differ from VSync, especially regarding issues like stuttering.
Stuttering occurs when the frames per second falls below your monitor's refresh rate. By limiting or matching your FPS to your monitor's refresh rate, lag spikes become noticeable during intense screen activity because FPS drops under the Hz. Capping FPS higher than your monitor's rate reduces lag spikes but can cause frame tearing if you use VSync. This is why G-Sync was created.