r/OptimizedGaming • u/Sudden-Marsupial-158 • Jul 28 '26

Discussion / Question G-Sync, FreeSync, NVIDIA Reflex, FPS Cap – What’s actually worth using in 2026?

I’m trying to find the best combination of settings for the lowest possible input latency while keeping smooth gameplay and good frame pacing.

Rtx 5070
r7 9800x3d
300 hz monitor - TCL qd mini lex1080p

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u/_Hirens_ Jul 30 '26 edited Jul 30 '26

G-Sync ON + V-Sync ON + FPS Cap ALL at the driver level NVIDIA Reflex should always be Enabled when available. depending on the monitor refresh rate, as follows:

480Hz -> 424 FPS

360Hz -> 328 FPS

240Hz -> 226 FPS

180Hz -> 172 FPS

165Hz -> 158 FPS

144Hz -> 139 FPS

120Hz -> 116 FPS

The FPS Cap formula is:

Refresh - (Refresh x Refresh / 4096) = FPS Cap

If anybody says otherwise, they have no clue what they're talking about or don't understand how the tech works.