[SOLVED] Can someone explain this to me?

[aliffzikri.braps]

Can someone explain to me like how refresh rate and gpu can affect fps... And how gpu and resolution can also affect fps.For example like some gpus are made for 4k and playing at 1080p is going to affect fps. I dont really understand those things.

 

[terry4536]

The refresh rate has a minor impact on FPS. Higher refresh rates do make the graphics card work harder. But the impact on FPS is small (if noticeable).

The impact of refresh rate on screen tearing is related to the FPS. As FPS increase beyond 60, it can cause screen tearing on a 60 Hz monitor. That effect is reduced on 144Hz monitors. In that case, the FPS must exceed 144 before the same screen tearing is likely. But it isn't a guarantee. Screen tearing is monitor dependent.

Resolution does impact FPS. Higher resolutions cause the GPU to work much harder, and as a result it impacts the rendering of the display. Higher resolutions with all other variables constant will reduce the FPS.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Resolution affects FPS because a higher resolution means more pixels for the graphics card to have to render, which is harder to do. More is harder. Harder means FPS drops.

Refresh rate does not affect FPS in any appreciable way. FPS affects screen tearing though if the FPS is not consistent with the refresh rate. Optimally you would want exactly 144FPS if you had a 144hz monitor. Without Gsync or Freesync though, that is not going to happen very often if at all. But getting as close as possible will usually offer an improved situation and having Gsync or Freesync should mostly eliminate it entirely.

Obviously, it is more complex than just that but that is the gist of it.

Playing with a graphics card that is capable enough for 4k might be capable of making TOO MANY FPS at 1080p, even with Ultra settings, in which case you might get tearing as well. Too many FPS can be just as bad as not enough FPS. Again, having a monitor capable of some kind of Sync, and of course you need a Gsync monitor with Nvidia cards (For the most part) and a Freesync monitor for AMD cards.

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2974781/displays/g-sync-vs-freesync-faq-how-variable-refresh-rate-displays-make-pc-games-super-smooth.html

 

[terry4536]

Does that answer your question?

 

[Darkbreeze]

I would hope so. Between the two of us they should have at least a pretty fair basic understanding.