Glossary topic
Gaming
Key terms that make this topic easier to read, compare, and explain.Audio latency
Audio latency is the delay between an action and the sound you hear.
EverydayCross-playCross-play lets people on different gaming platforms play together online.
EverydayFrame rateFrame rate is how many images a game or video shows each second.
EverydayGPUA GPU is the processor that handles graphics, games, animations, and some AI tasks.
EverydayLatencyLatency is the delay before data starts moving between your device and a server.
EverydayPingPing is a simple latency test that measures how quickly a server responds.
EverydayRay tracingRay tracing is graphics tech that simulates light more realistically in games and 3D scenes.
Getting technicalRefresh rateRefresh rate is how many times per second a screen updates what you see.
EverydayThermal throttlingThermal throttling is when a device slows itself down to avoid overheating.
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