Does refresh rate affect performance?

[Van Hellseek]

My graphics card is only a 1660ti and I currently have a 60hz screen. I was wondering if upgrading to a 144hz screen would put any extra stress on my graphics card? (assuming same resolution etc).

 

[Van Hellseek]

Why would strain on the GPU be a problem ?

I'm basically clueless about this stuff, but 60hz with vsync = 60 fps, no? So going above that is going add stress to the GPU, isn't it?
144 with v-sync is what? 144fps? Idk.. that's why I'm asking.