What you need to know
- AMD shared more details about its FidelityFX Super Resolution at Computex 2021.
- FidelityFX Super Resolution is an image upscaling technology similar to NVIDIA's DLSS.
- The technology brings up to a 2.5 times increase in performance mode for supported titles.
- FidelityFX is expected to launch June 22, 2021.
AMD shared details about FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) at Computex 2021. The technology boosts frame rates and resolution of gameplay without requiring people to upgrade their hardware. In many ways, it is AMD's response to NVIDIA's DLSS, though there are some key differences, which you can read in our guide on AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution vs. NVIDIA DLSS
FSR is an image upscaling technology. Depending on the game, it can provide more than three times the performance of native resolution that's set to Performance. FSR features four presets; Ultra Quality, Quality, Balanced, and Performance. Right now, 10 game studios and engines support FSR, but AMD says that more will support it in the future.
The technology is best shown off in video. AMD showcased FSR on several titles during Computex 2021.
The biggest difference between FSR and DLSS is how many GPUs support the respective technologies. Unlike NVIDIA's DLSS, which requires an RTX GPU, AMD's FSR works with a wide range of graphics cards. FSR supports all AMD GPUs from the RX 500 Series up to the Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs. It also supports Vega graphics and all Ryzen processors with Radeon graphics.
FSR even works with some NVIDIA GeForce cards, including Pascal-based GTX 10-series hardware. In AMD's testing, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 saw a 41% improvement while running the 1440p Epic preset for Godfall.
With all of those GPUs supported, FSR works with every one of the best graphics cards.
FSR will launch on June 22, 2021, so gamers only have to wait a few more weeks to take advantage of the technology. We will be sure to test how well FSR actually works, and whether or not it's a true competitor to NVIDIA's DLSS.
AMD also announced a new lineup of mobile graphics, the Radeon RX 6000M Series at Computex 2021. Make sure to check out our coverage of the new graphics to catch up on everything AMD announced.
