V-sync and FPS-capping are techniques to manage frame rate stability.

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03-20-2023, 05:14 AM

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.

XI_Belle_IX

03-20-2023, 05:14 AM #1

caltemus
Member

03-20-2023, 06:00 AM

It might help to limit your frames per second for improved performance and prevent overheating in less demanding games.

caltemus

03-20-2023, 06:00 AM #2

It might help to limit your frames per second for improved performance and prevent overheating in less demanding games.

DeathBeastDB
Senior Member

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03-21-2023, 10:42 AM

I understood it. I was curious about how manual FPS limits differ from VSync, especially regarding issues like stuttering.

DeathBeastDB

03-21-2023, 10:42 AM #3

I understood it. I was curious about how manual FPS limits differ from VSync, especially regarding issues like stuttering.

JETzY
Member

174

03-21-2023, 03:18 PM

FPS limits are often adjustable, allowing you to define a maximum performance level. Vsync aligns its output with your screen's refresh rate. In short, they're similar but vsync is fixed while FPS can be customized.

JETzY

03-21-2023, 03:18 PM #4

ARbookWorm
Junior Member

03-21-2023, 05:54 PM

It seems you're confused. Could you clarify what you meant?

ARbookWorm

03-21-2023, 05:54 PM #5

It seems you're confused. Could you clarify what you meant?

Meni040
Member

04-10-2023, 05:50 AM

Vsync can lead to stuttering in some cases, and this issue may also affect manual capping.

Meni040

04-10-2023, 05:50 AM #6

Vsync can lead to stuttering in some cases, and this issue may also affect manual capping.

Surgeon3
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04-10-2023, 08:08 AM

Vsync offers better stability and consistency, whereas frame limiters may introduce unexpected problems like stuttering or intermittent failure, though they affect performance less.

Surgeon3

04-10-2023, 08:08 AM #7

Vsync offers better stability and consistency, whereas frame limiters may introduce unexpected problems like stuttering or intermittent failure, though they affect performance less.

RamboPvPz
Member

04-10-2023, 09:47 AM

FPS limits how many frames per second you can achieve. V-Sync adjusts the frame rate to match your monitor's refresh rate, usually around 60Hz, preventing visual issues like flickering.

RamboPvPz

04-10-2023, 09:47 AM #8

FPS limits how many frames per second you can achieve. V-Sync adjusts the frame rate to match your monitor's refresh rate, usually around 60Hz, preventing visual issues like flickering.

CoolJoe16
Junior Member

04-10-2023, 03:03 PM

Yes, it can cause stuttering similar to V-sync, and you should notice the visual differences in how the frame rates appear.

CoolJoe16

04-10-2023, 03:03 PM #9

Yes, it can cause stuttering similar to V-sync, and you should notice the visual differences in how the frame rates appear.

Saintrow9345
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04-11-2023, 02:59 AM

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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.

Saintrow9345

04-11-2023, 02:59 AM #10

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