vsync

[ˈviː.sɪŋk]
noun
sincronização vertical
1. A graphics technology that synchronizes the frame rate of a video game or application with the refresh rate of a display monitor to eliminate screen tearing
Enabling vsync in the graphics settings will reduce screen tearing but may introduce input lag.
Ativar a sincronização vertical nas configurações gráficas reduzirá o rasgo de tela, mas pode introduzir latência de entrada.
2. Short for 'vertical synchronization', a feature that coordinates the GPU's output with the monitor's refresh cycle
Most gamers toggle vsync on or off depending on their monitor's refresh rate and GPU performance.
A maioria dos jogadores alterna a sincronização vertical ligada ou desligada dependendo da taxa de atualização do monitor e do desempenho da GPU.
Vsync is primarily a technical term used in gaming communities worldwide. In Brazil and Portugal, while the translation 'sincronização vertical' exists, gamers often use the English abbreviation 'vsync' directly. The term reflects the global nature of gaming culture where English technical terminology is frequently adopted across different languages. The decision to use vsync involves a trade-off between visual smoothness and input responsiveness that is widely debated in gaming forums.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
vertical synchronizationframe synchronizationdisplay synchronization
Antonyms / Antônimos
screen tearingasynchronous rendering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sincronização vertical
Standard technical term used in gaming and graphics contexts
Portugal
sincronização vertical
Same technical terminology as Brazil; vsync is often used untranslated in gaming communities
USA
vsync
Acronym commonly used untranslated in English-speaking gaming and technical contexts

Related Words

frame raterefresh rateGPUscreen tearinginput lagFPSHz

Related Idioms & Phrases

toggle vsync on/off
enable/disable vsync
vsync-locked frame rate
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