120hz 10bit no freesync vs 165hz 8bit freesync premium.

[Dukesilver27-]

I have a 32" 1440p 165hz Samsung G50A S32AG50 that could do 10bit color (native) but limited to 120hz and no VRR.

I tried both 10 bit no freesync vs 8 bit with freesync on several games, yet frankly I can't differentiate it, probably because each setting change requires several seconds of black screen.

 

Therefore, I ask you who are experienced in displays, which is better?

[mineturte83]

Personally I would go with the higher refresh rate over the higher color bit-depth that 10 bit provides any day. Especially if you are using SDR and not HDR. Yes 10bit is marginally better but most monitors aren't native 10bit, they are 8bit with FRC. Plus again, unless you are using HDR the improvements from 10bit to 8bit is not worth the increase in bandwidth and by result lower refresh rate. 

Just my opinion though  

[Dukesilver27-]

Update:

Just in case someone looking for the same solution and found this thread.

Found a way, firstly set the refresh rate to maximum on the monitor's OSD, turn on Freesync, and then instead of setting the maximum refresh rate on the monitor OSD to 120hz, set it in the Advanced Display setting on windows. That way the color would still be 10 bit but VRR/Freesync is still enabled.

 

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