Enhancing Gaming Performance with AMD Fluid Motion Frames on ROG Ally
The gaming experience on the ROG Ally has recently stepped up thanks to an update that introduced support for AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF). As a gaming enthusiast, I was thrilled to delve into this feature, which promises to render additional frames, thus boosting the frames per second (fps) for a smoother gameplay experience.
Upon activating AFMF, I initially encountered a hiccup where my games performed suboptimally. It appeared that for AFMF to function optimally, certain existing settings needed to be disabled. After some tinkering, I ascertained the precise adjustments to be made. Now, I am equipped with a guide on how to effectively utilize AMDF on your gaming handheld for an enhanced gaming performance.
Does AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) really improve ROG Ally performance?
When the appropriate settings are dialed in, the difference AFMF makes is unmistakable. In my testing, enabling AFMF could potentially double the frame rates. The benchmark results for “Cyberpunk 2077” on the ROG Ally were particularly revealing, showing an average of 24.44 fps on Ultra settings with AFMF enabled. The clarity of motion with AFMF activated is palpable, making it a feature I’ll definitely keep switched on for future AAA gaming sessions.
⚠️ Things to know about AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) on ROG Ally
- Enable HYPR-RX in AMD Software to enable AFMF: AFMF is part of AMD HYPR-RX, which must be activated on the ROG Ally.
- AFMF is enabled from AMD Software, not Armoury Crate: For the time being, toggling AFMF on and off needs to be done within AMD Software, not the Armoury Crate.
- ⚠️ Third-party performance overlays interfere with AFMF: To avoid disruption of AFMF’s functionalities, AMD’s performance overlay should be used exclusively.
- Anti-Lag should be activated: AMD Radeon Anti-Lag minimizes latency and is recommended to be used alongside AFMF.
- Games must be played in fullscreen mode with VSYNC off: AFMF requires games to be in fullscreen mode with VSYNC disabled to function correctly.
- AFMF may need to be enabled on a game-by-game basis: Although AFMF can be turned on in AMD Software, some games may require you to enable it within their settings as well.
- Ensure software is up to date: To optimize the performance of AFMF on the ROG Ally, ensure that all relevant software is updated.
How to enable AMD HYPER-RX
To benefit from AMD’s frame-boosting tool, HYPER-RX must be turned on within the gaming handheld. Here’s a simple process to follow to enable HYPER-RX and prepare for AFMF activation:
- Launch AMD Software and navigate to the Home tab.
- Locate the Enable button under HYPR-RX Global and activate it.
- After a brief explanation of HYPR-RX, select Configure Game Settings.
How to enable AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) on ROG Ally
AFMF is designed to elevate the frame rate and improve gameplay fluidity. Here’s how to switch it on for the ROG Ally:
- Open the AMD Software app.
- Go to the Gaming tab, then the Graphics subtab.
- Activate the AMD Fluid Motion Frames toggle.
Now that the general AFMF feature is activated, ensure that you customize settings for each game to take full advantage of AFMF’s capabilities.
How to enable AFMF for specific games
To assure that AFMF is benefiting your games, you’ll need to adjust settings within each game’s profile in AMD Software:
- Access AMD Software and select the Gaming and then the Games subtabs.
- Choose the game you want to enable AFMF for.
- Enable AMD Fluid Motion Frames within the game’s profile.
- Also, activate Radeon Anti-Lag and ensure AMD FreeSync is Off.
After these steps, you can be confident that games will run as smoothly as possible with AFMF.
How to enable performance overlay in AMD Software
Since third-party overlays can disrupt AFMF, it’s essential to use AMD’s overlay. To activate it:
- Launch AMD Software.
- Select the Performance tab, followed by the Metrics subtab.
- Customize the overlay metrics via the Tracking tab.
- Turn on both Enable Metrics Overlay and Game Detection for Metrics Overlay options.
With these settings enabled, an AMD performance overlay will display on your screen, showing you the precise fps your games are achieving.
How to update ROG Ally for AFMF
Ensuring your ROG Ally is fully updated is crucial for AFMF to appear as an option. This includes updating Windows, Armoury Crate SE, MyASUS, and AMD Software. Don’t forget to turn on the specific Windows game optimization button for the best performance results.
It might take a bit of work, but AFMF does make ROG Ally run games better
Regular use of the ROG Ally has shown me its potential as a gaming device, especially with each new update. Although the path to activating new features like AFMF might be filled with some trial and error, the end result is a notably improved gaming experience. With the frame boost provided by AFMF, games on the ROG Ally exhibit enhanced visual clarity, making every gaming session a delight.
