Dynamic Refresh Rate Switching For Intel's DRM Driver

[phoronix]

Phoronix: Dynamic Refresh Rate Switching For Intel's DRM Driver

A patch-set has been published that provides Dynamic Refresh Rate Switching (DRRS) support for Intel's DRM Linux graphics driver...

http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=MTU0Njg

[A Laggy Grunt]

Even if it isn't G-sync, it sounds like it could be hacked into a G-sync-like capability if the display can change refresh rates fast enough.

[Ericg]

Can any of the devs chime in and tell me what the difference is between this and the intel module parameter "lvds_downclock" ?

[Thirsty]

I was wondering if this also works with your normal monitor output.
My Full HD monitor supports a range between 56-75Hz and some also supports 24Hz.

[tomtomme]

It's a power saving feature that's been available on laptops for a long time. You can lower the refresh rate to save power by reducing the display clock if the system is idle.

I thought this is pretty new, even on windows? Since when is it available?

[agd5f]

It's a power saving feature that's been available on laptops for a long time. You can lower the refresh rate to save power by reducing the display clock if the system is idle.

[xeekei]

From what I gather, this is G-sync without that G-sync chip. Or am I wrong?