AMD’s latest Adrenalin driver release is making waves in the gaming community, bringing a plethora of updates and improvements. Not only does this release offer explicit support for the Radeon RX 7600 XT card and introduce compatibility with eagerly awaited titles such as Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Tekken 8, but it also marks a significant milestone by extending the reach of AMD’s FPS-boosting technology, Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF). Now, AFMF is not limited to specific cards but is available for virtually any DirectX 11 and 12 game, covering a broad spectrum of titles spanning the last decade or more. This expansion promises to deliver substantial framerate improvements, enhancing the overall gaming experience for users.
So, what sets AMD Fluid Motion Frames apart? Abbreviated as AFMF, it’s a frame generation technology designed to augment frame rates and ensure smooth movement in games, achieving stellar performance with minimal compromise on image quality. Compatible with any AMD card within the Radeon RX 6000 or 7000 family, whether on a mobile or desktop platform, AFMF introduces a fresh perspective to gaming visuals, distinct from AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR 2) which competes with Nvidia DLSS.
AMD’s claims regarding performance gains with AFMF are remarkable. According to Adrenalin 24.1.1 notes, in optimal conditions, AFMF, when combined with FSR 2 at Quality Mode, can elevate framerates by “up to 103 percent.” This testing was conducted against the baseline with the RX 7600 XT at 1440p resolution. It’s essential to note that AFMF functions exclusively in full-screen mode with v-sync disabled. For caution, AMD recommends refraining from enabling it in fast-paced online multiplayer games due to the introduction of additional visual latency.
In addition to the AFMF expansion, Adrenalin 24.1.1 introduces other noteworthy enhancements. AMD ventures into video upscaling, applying similar technology to low-resolution videos on the web and local files. This feature can enhance video quality up to 4K, specifically available for RX 7000 cards. While platforms like Microsoft have offered similar tools, this iteration streamlines the process by leveraging GPU capabilities.