Low Latency Reflex streaming mode delivers best in class low-latency cloud gaming. Here is a guide on how to get the most out of Reflex / Competitive mode:
1. Enable Competitive mode from the GeForce NOW app
Go to Settings > Streaming Quality > and select “Competitive”. Note: Competitive automatically selects the best possible latency settings for your device and membership level.
2. Find and launch a Reflex enabled Game
Select a Reflex enabled game by using the Search Filter => “Feature” => “Reflex” when selecting a game to play in the GeForce NOW app. Once the game is launched, you may need to enable NVIDIA Reflex from the in-game settings.
3. (Optional) Optimize your device to leverage Reflex streaming mode
To get the most out of Reflex / Competitive mode, you will need to synchronize the GeForce NOW game rendering, display and streaming rate for the lowest possible latency. You will need:
- NVIDIA GeForce NOW Ultimate Membership
- Variable refresh rate display such as NVIDIA G-SYNC or G-SYNC compatible monitor.
- A wired Ethernet connection with at least 35 Mbps download speed
- GeForce NOW Windows PC or macOS native app.
- A compatible GPU with the following:
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Membership Support |
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Windows Native GeForce NOW app |
macOS Native GeForce NOW app | ||
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Intel GPU
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AMD GPU | ||||
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Ultimate
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1920x1080 |
360 |
NVIDIA GeForce 10 Series and later
(Pascal Architecture onward) |
Intel Iris Plus and later
(10th Generation Processor onward) |
RDNA 1 Series and later
(AMD Navi 1X architecture onward) |
All Apple M-based products including: |
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Ultimate
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2560x1440 |
240 |
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Ultimate
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5120x2880 5120x2160 |
120 | NVIDIA GeForce 30 Series and later (Ampere Architecture onward) |
Intel Iris Plus and later (10th Generation Processor onward) |
RDNA 3 Series and later (AMD Navi 3X architecture onward) |
All Apple M2-based products and later including: Macbook Air 2023 or later MacBook Pro 2022 or later iMac 2023 or later Mac Mini 2023 or later Mac Studio 2023 or later Mac Pro 2023 or later |
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Ultimate
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5120x2880 5120x2160 |
60 | NVIDIA GeForce 10 Series and later (Pascal Architecture onward) |
Intel UHD 630 and later (9th Generation Processor onward) |
RDNA 1 Series and later (AMD Navi 1X architecture onward) |
All Apple M-based products including: Macbook Air 2022 or later MacBook Pro 2021 or later iMac 2021 or later Mac Mini 2020 or later Mac Studio 2022 or later Mac Pro 2023 or later |
| Ultimate |
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| Ultimate |
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For more information on setting up your GeForce NOW Premium Membership, please reference the following guides:
- Windows https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5223
- MacOS https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5225
- SHIELD https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5226
- Android https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5227
- Chromebook https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5397
- Samsung TV https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5410