The next – generation consoles bring a lot of news. Among them, one of the best is its HDMI 2.1 connectivity , thanks to which it is possible to obtain images in 4K at 60 Hz , or 8K at 60 Hz , as well as other frame synchronization technologies such as AMD FreeSync . The HDR also plays a very important role, and very few TVs offer the best experience with this technology.
At CES 2020, AMD announced its AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology . This new iteration of its adaptive synchronization technology is used in practically all monitors on the market, where AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards work correctly with FreeSync so that the graphics card and the monitor are synchronized and there is no tearing. FreeSync has been getting improvements, also adapting to HDR content, and FreeSync Premium Pro is the best version of it.
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro: the best HDR
This latest version, previously called FreeSync 2 HDR , has been integrated into Samsung’s new Neo QLEDs . These televisions make use of MiniLED technology, which is basically an evolution of QLED with even more local dimming zones (thousands), so that the image quality is similar to that of the OLED by drastically reducing blooming.
Introducing FreeSync Premium Pro is key to playing. In addition to offering the advantage of no input lag or tearing when synchronizing the television and the console, it is also adapted to be compatible with HDR televisions . This new version is optimized for 120 Hz content, as well as ensuring correct color in content and low latency when viewing HDR content .
Unlike conventional HDR, with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro , games send tonal mapping directly to the screen with no steps in between, helping to reduce input lag. In addition, televisions that obtain this certification guarantee that there will be at least twice the volume of perceptible color with respect to content in SDR, thus being a higher level of demand than DisplayHDR 400.
Samsung Neo QLED: AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support
The Smart TV Neo QLED of Samsung are the only market that currently have this certification. In monitors technology is becoming more common, where models announced in recent months from companies such as Samsung, LG, ASUS or AOC also integrate it.
PS5 does not currently offer support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, while Xbox Series X does. HDR content support is better on PS5, but only Xbox supports AMD technology and Dolby Vision . Therefore, to play HDR on Xbox Series X it is better, but when using the console as a multimedia content player, PS5 is better. If we have a modern graphics card, we can also enjoy FreeSync Premium Pro on our gaming PC without a problem . Although, yes, the HDR in Windows 10 still has a lot to improve.
