The frequency at which the frame or picture of an electronic display is refreshed is known as Refresh Rate. It is expressed in hertz (Hz). There are many refresh rate values in which modern devices such as phones, tablets, and monitors are expressed. They may vary from 0-240hz, mainly. Of course, screens with a refresh rate higher than 240hz exist. But for gaming and conventional use, 240hz will be more than enough. In this article, I will list the advantages of a higher refresh rate.
Before I get started, though. I want to mention that you should not consider buying a higher refresh rate screen if you do not get higher frame rates. This is because frame rate and refresh work with each other. If you get 100+ fps, you should buy a 100+ Hz monitor. If the refresh rate is higher than the frame rate, you will not be experiencing the actual refresh rate of the screen. Similarly, you will face problems such as screen tearing if the frame rate exceeds the refresh rate. For the best result, the frame rate and refresh rate should match.
Advantages of Higher Refresh Rate Screens:
Smoother Experience
When the Frame rate and Refresh Rate match, for example, I get 144 fps in a video game, and my monitor has a refresh rate of 144hz, my gameplay experience will be much smoother than 60hz or 120hz because the screen will be refreshed more quickly. This will make the game less jittery and sudden movements softer and more prominent. Overall, this will reduce the feeling of stuttering frames and give you a smoother experience.
Low Latency
For the more severe and professional bunch out there, such as competitive gamers, who need every millisecond to react and shoot their opponents in competitive situations, a higher refresh rate monitor will provide lower latency. This is because your computer will get a lower interval between frames, taking less time to process input. Also, as the player, you will get more frames displayed, giving you more opportunities to shoot.
Keeping up with games
Suppose you play games on an above-average computer. Your frames will more than likely exceed the Refresh Rate of your monitor. That would waste your computer’s resources and cause minor problems such as screen tearing. So, a higher refresh rate would help you keep up with games and stop you from wasting your resources.
Limitations of Higher Refresh Rate in Screens:
Now that you’ve heard about the advantages of a higher refresh rate let’s tell you about the limitations. A higher Refresh rate affects your CPU usage, and if your CPU is old or from the previous generation, it might not be able to provide such fps, making the high refresh rate useless. Also, from my experience, I can say that after 120hz, there is not much of a difference in refresh rate.
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