Freesync vs g

There is a current trend that is very difficult to turn around today by Nvidia, FreeSync monitors are cheaper than those with G-Sync. Why does this happen?

FreeSync is better for manufacturers

Both AMD's FreeSync technology and Nvidia's G-Sync aim to eliminate image flaws and cuts to gain greater fluidity in movements, something fundamental and affecting video games. These solutions are by hardware and not by software, as was done until recently with V-Sync technology.

The difference between FreeSync and G-Sync is that AMD's proposal does not require additional hardware within the monitor, but is included in the DisplayPort port. Nvidia's proposal does require additional hardware inside the monitor, making the product more expensive and creating other inconveniences.

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It is for this reason that currently 144Hz monitors with AMD FreeSync have about 80 models on the market, while with G-Sync technology there are about 20, the difference is quite palpable.

But the reason for not requiring additional cost for this hardware would not be the only reason that AMD is taking the advantage in this aspect, as recounted by Minhee Kim, leader of marketing and communications for PCs and monitors at LG.

This is the G-Sync chip that includes within the monitors

What Minhee Kim says is that since it does not require additional hardware inside the monitor, there are no space problems and therefore it does not affect the original design as it happens with G-Sync. So it is not only the cost of the hardware itself but also a redesign of the product that makes the Nvidia proposal more expensive and less attractive.