[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Gaming
screen tearing
A visual artifact when the GPU and display refresh rates mismatch.
Also known as:
tearing
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
screen tearing — A visual artifact when the GPU and display refresh rates mismatch.
This gaming term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.
See also: render resolution input lag.