It's basically there for people that can't stand the fps cut that happens with vsync when you drop below the monitor's refresh rate, but still want vsync when above it.

Nvidia vsync adaptive. Browse categories, post your questions, or just chat with other members.'}} At high framerates, vsync is enabled to eliminate tearing. The location of this setting will vary heavily depending on your make/model of panel.

For the smoothest gameplay, vsync is the best option. Vsync is an important setting to enable for playing video games and working with 3d programs. Adaptive sync — enable vsync if fps >= monitor's refresh rate.

If the input lag or stuttering is too much, then try adaptive vsync or maybe. Currently, this comes in two. Adaptive will tear if your fps goes below your refreshrate, and fast introduces.

3/ force a fps limit of your choice (some people hate the mouse lag from vsync) 4/ adaptive vsync ( just like you can with nvidia. No tear when your gpu is fast enough, highest fps when not. At low frame rates, it's disabled to minimise.

I think it's linus who did a video comparing input latency vs adaptive sync while also testing various frame sync settings and limiters to figure out which was best. Let the monitor disconnect and reconnect. Adaptive vsync is a smarter way to render frames using nvidia control panel software.

Turn freesync on in the monitor settings. The right answer is maybe. The most powerful two letters in the world of gpus.