AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 Technical Preview Aims for Smoother Gameplay
AMD has released a technical preview of Fluid Motion Frames 2 (AFMF 2), the latest iteration of its driver-level frame generation technology. This update promises to tackle issues that plagued the original AFMF while introducing new features for a smoother gaming experience.
Key improvements in AFMF 2:
- Wider game compatibility: Supports DirectX 11 and 12, along with OpenGL and Vulkan titles. Works in borderless fullscreen mode.
- Customizable settings:
- Search Mode: Configure fallback behavior (when frame generation temporarily disables) to reduce jitter. Choose between Auto, Standard, and High settings.
- Performance Mode: Prioritize image quality or maximum FPS with Quality, Performance, or Auto options.
- Lower latency: Delivers up to 28% lower latency in games like Cyberpunk 2077 when combined with Radeon Anti-Lag. Significant improvements also observed on iGPUs.
- Radeon Chill compatibility: Enjoy smoother gameplay with AFMF 2 even when using Radeon Chill to limit frame rates.
Addressing previous shortcomings:
AFMF 2 aims to address issues like stuttering and lack of VSync support that hampered the original release. The new Search Mode and improved fallback options should help minimize jitter, while Performance Mode gives users more control over the trade-off between visuals and frame rate.
Availability:
AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 is currently available as a technical preview for RDNA 2 and newer GPUs.
Overall:
AFMF 2 appears to be a significant step forward for AMD's frame generation technology. With broader compatibility, customizable settings, and a focus on latency improvements, it has the potential to provide smoother gameplay across a wider range of games and hardware configurations. However, keep in mind that this is still a technical preview, and further refinements are expected before the full release.
