AMD delays FreeSync for CrossFire systems

[Scorpus]

Earlier this year we were impressed with AMD's FreeSync technology, which allows the refresh rate of a compatible monitor to smoothly vary and synchronize with the fluctuating frame rates of video games. However at the time of launch, FreeSync was restricted to just single-GPU configurations, with AMD promising to release a multi-GPU driver sometime in April.

April has now come and gone, which has led to AMD officially delaying the release of a FreeSync driver for CrossFire systems. There is no word when the driver will be available, but the company will "continue to develop and test this solution in accordance with our stringent quality standards, and we will provide another update when it is ready for release."

This news is disappointing for those out there with powerful multi-GPU setups wanting to make the most of high-end FreeSync monitors such as BenQ's XL2730Z. While a G-Sync equivalent panel is more expensive, Nvidia has supported their variable refresh technology on multi-GPU SLI setups for quite some time now.

Nvidia also supports multi-display G-Sync Surround setups, which is another feature AMD is yet to support with FreeSync. Running games on a triple-display Eyefinity setup can be just as demanding as 4K, and it's in these demanding scenarios where FreeSync and G-Sync can make the most difference.

While both triple-display and multi-GPU setups are relatively niche in the gaming market, hopefully AMD will add FreeSync support for both of these setups in the coming months, ahead of the launch of new flagship graphics cards.

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[amstech]

Nvidia has supported their variable refresh technology on multi-GPU SLI setups for quite some time now. Nvidia also supports multi-display G-Sync Surround setups, which is another feature AMD is yet to support with FreeSync.

AMD GPU's still dip more during stress as well.
Bang for the buck is bang for the buck, I still love and use AMD products but you get what you pay for.

 

[Skidmarksdeluxe]

Let them get their new stuff out the door first then maybe consumers may see some action.

 

[hahahanoobs]

Typical AMD as of late, and that is taking on projects they can't finish in a timely manner.
Maybe they should dip their feet into game development.....

 

[CaptainTom]

Not trolling, just curious - what would be so hard about applying free-sync in a crossfire set-up?

 

[cliffordcooley]

@CaptainTom, I was wondering that as well.

 

[Steve]

Not trolling, just curious - what would be so hard about applying free-sync in a crossfire set-up?

Given AMD's frame pacing issues with multi-GPUs I would say getting such setups working properly with FreeSync is a real issue.