AMD Testing FSR Multi-Frame Generation with Up to 8x Mode
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Quick answer
AMD is testing FSR Multi-Frame Generation, a frame-generation tech that could theoretically boost FPS up to 8x (e.g., from 60 to 480 FPS).
Experimental AMD Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 drivers have revealed hidden settings hinting at the evolution of FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). The third-party tool RadeonTuner, an alternative to AMD’s official software, uncovered Multi Frame Generation parameters supporting modes from 1x to 8x. This implies the technology could theoretically boost base FPS eightfold—such as from 60 to 480 frames per second.
Currently, these settings are inactive, and their appearance may simply be a test placeholder for future updates. The RadeonTuner developer on GitHub noted that AMD often preloads future feature names into drivers long before implementation. Thus, the 8x mode could either debut in a final release or remain experimental.
Interestingly, Microsoft recently announced FSR Diamond (formerly FSR Next) support for its upcoming Xbox console under the codename Project Helix. This technology leverages machine learning for image scaling, ray regeneration, and frame generation. While a direct link between AMD’s hidden driver settings and FSR Diamond isn’t confirmed, they may align with Radeon’s broader ecosystem strategy.
Common questions
- What is FSR Multi-Frame Generation?
- AMD’s frame-generation technology that creates additional frames based on existing ones, potentially increasing FPS up to 8x in supported games.
- Do current AMD GPUs support this feature?
- Not yet. The settings are found in experimental drivers but remain inactive. AMD may enable them in future updates.
- How does FSR Multi-Frame Generation compare to Nvidia’s solutions?
- Theoretically, 8x FSR could surpass Nvidia’s current offerings, like RTX 50’s 2x frame doubling. However, real-world performance remains untested.
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