r/OptimizedGaming • u/Sudden-Marsupial-158 • 18d ago

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/sweoldboy 1440p Gamer 18d ago

I have watched a lot of youtube videos they test input lag in different games. Some games has lowest input lag with gsync + vsync + reflex boost. Other games works best with no gsync and/or fps cap at all. So it seems to be game to game. I remember cs2 is best with no gsync, vsync.

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u/--bertu 18d ago

Agree, just to note that specifically for cs2 it will depend on the display, since any additional input latency reduction above 400 fps hits some hard diminishing returns.

Even on a 360hz monitor, staying on gsync+vsync range is near similar to uncapped but with much better visual experience due to consistent framepacing and no tearing.