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To enable VRR on Windows 10, open
Settings
>
System
>
Display
>
Graphics settings
, and turn on the
Variable Refresh Rate
toggle switch.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), which is not natively supported on Windows 10, is a feature that enables the display to dynamically alter the frame rate to lessen tearing and stuttering when playing DirectX games in full-screen mode.
Initially, VRR was accessible on Windows 10 1903. It is comparable to VESA DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync and Nvidia G-Sync, however it does not take their place. Rather, Microsoft claims that Variable Refresh Rate is a feature that enhances the gaming experience by enhancing these other technologies.
I’ll walk you through how to enable Windows 10 games’ variable refresh rate in this post.
Enable Variable Refresh Rate on Windows 10
Follow these steps to enable Windows 10’s Variable Refresh Rate (VRR):
Windows 10’s OpenSettings.
Select “System.”
Select “Display.”
In the Multiple displays section, select the Graphics settings option.
Activate the toggle switch for the variable refresh rate.
The new function will be activated when you finish the procedures, which will help to lessen tearing and stuttering when playing games.
The VRR function works flawlessly with G-Sync or Adaptive-Sync.
It’s crucial to remember that Windows 11 also has a function called Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR), which is a lot like the Variable Refresh Rate feature.
The distinction is that VRR is a more general term that refers to the technology that enables the refresh rate of your monitor to change dynamically based on the content. DRR, on the other hand, is a particular implementation of VRR for Windows 11 devices that dynamically modifies the refresh rate according to your laptop’s activity, maximizing battery life while preserving a seamless experience.
While most devices allow VRR, you will require a laptop with a display that has a refresh rate of at least 120 Hz and graphics drivers that are compatible (WDDM 3.0 or later).