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Does it make sense having FPS higher than the monitor refresh rate?

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Mar 15, 20269557 views
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I've heard that the human eye processes twenty-four images per second. Also, monitors usually work with 60Hz. My question is, for a highly interactive application (e.g., a fast-paced FPS game) does it make sense to render faster than the monitor refresh rate?

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Wikipedia: "A certain amount of discarded “headroom” frames are beneficial for the elimination of uneven (“choppy” or “jumpy”) output, and to prevent FPS from plummeting during the intense sequences when players need smooth feedback most. Aside from…

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