How do I change my screen resolution to 2560×1440?
Fellow gamers, livestreamers, and content creators! Do you want to elevate your display setup for a next-level visual experience? Well, look no further than upgrading to 2560×1440 resolution. Also called 1440p or QHD, it strikes the perfect balance between sharpness and performance. Let‘s explore why 2560×1440 is the ideal resolution for gaming and content creation in 2022.
Quick Steps to Enable 2560×1440 Resolution
Before we get into the nitty gritty details, here is a quick overview of how to change resolution to 2560×1440 in Windows 10 and 11:
- Right click the desktop and select "Display Settings"
- Scroll down and click "Advanced display settings"
- In the Resolution dropdown, select "2560 x 1440"
- Click "Apply" to confirm the resolution change
Couldn‘t be easier! Now let‘s discuss why making the upgrade to 1440p is so worthwhile…
Why Gamers and Content Creators Should Upgrade to 1440p
I‘ve been gaming and streaming at 1080p resolution for years. But once I finally upgraded to a 2560×1440 monitor, there was no going back! Here are some key reasons to upgrade your setup:
- Sharper Image Quality: 1440p quadruples the pixels of 720p for dramatically improved sharpness and clarity.
- Higher Framerates: Modern GPUs are overpowered for 1080p. 1440p eliminates CPU bottlenecks.
- More Desktop Real Estate: Fitting more apps and multitasking is a breeze with extra screen space.
- Future Proofing: 1440p provides excellent visuals and frames for years until 4K/8K go mainstream.
Based on Steam‘s hardware survey, 1440p usage has risen to over 15% amongst gamers and continues growing rapidly:
| Resolution | Steam Hardware Survey |
| 1920 x 1080 | 64.84% |
| 2560 x 1440 | 15.42% |
| 3840 x 2160 | 3.35% |
Clearly 1440p is gaining momentum thanks to that perfect balance of visual fidelity and performance!
Comparing Framerates: 1080p vs 1440p
Let‘s explore some real-world gaming benchmarks to demonstrate the framerate differences when upgrading to 1440p…
| Assassin‘s Creed Valhalla | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Call of Duty: Warzone | |
| 1080p Resolution | 88 fps | 90 fps | 142 fps |
| 1440p Resolution | 60 fps | 67 fps | 97 fps |
As you can see from benchmarks using a GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, upgrading from 1080p to 1440p lowers framerates by around 30% across modern titles. However, a 1440p monitor lets you take full advantage of faster refresh rates up to 240Hz. You‘ll enjoy silky smooth gaming thanks to the wonders of G-Sync and FreeSync variable refresh rate technologies…
So while raw fps numbers go down slightly, the overall gaming experience at 2560×1440 feels faster and more fluid!
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Let me know if you have any other 2560×1440 questions! Game on 😎
