Why is primusrun slower than optirun?

From Primus FAQ:

Q: Performance does not exceed 60 fps, I was getting more with optirun/VirtualGL.
A: This is the effect of vblank synchronisation. For benchmarking, you can use 
   vblank_mode=0 primusrun ..., but in practice this will probably only 
   waste power, as your LCD panel does not display more than 60 frames 
   per second anyway.