Topic: 120fps on 60hz screen?

Hi guys. I've got a laptop with a 60hz display, and while it feels smooth, will there be any benefit to playing videos at 120hz?

I know in games there is a difference, but couldn't find solid info on videos only.

2 Reply by Nintendo Maniac 64 (edited by Nintendo Maniac 64 24-02-2020 21:54:26)

Re: 120fps on 60hz screen?

There is no benefit, especially if you use the "uniform" frames interpolation mode.

The benefit for games has to do with improvements to input latency and frame pacing - things that do not apply to fixed-framerate video.


If you're feeling adventurous, you may be interested in seeing if you can make a custom resolution with a refresh rate greater or lower than 60Hz (I also say lower because exact multiples are ideal - that is using 48Hz or 72Hz for 24fps content, 50Hz or 75Hz for 25fps, 60Hz or 90Hz for 30fps, etc)

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Re: 120fps on 60hz screen?

I use the integer multiplier x3 or even x4 with uniform interpolation on the monitor at 60 (59.930) Hz. For example, 23.976 × 3 = 71.928. Everything seems much smoother and more pleasant. Perhaps so only with madvr and its Smooth motion.