frame generation

AppWizard
January 15, 2026
Nvidia has released DLSS 4.5, featuring a new Super Resolution upscaling model called Model M, which is available for over 400 games via the DLSS Override feature. This model uses a second-generation Transformer AI architecture, significantly improving image quality compared to earlier versions. It requires five times the compute power of the original transformer model and has been trained on a high-fidelity dataset for better scene interpretation. Users may experience slight performance impacts, especially on older graphics cards, but testing on an RTX 4080 Super showed minimal frame rate drops. A recent demonstration showcased DLSS 4.5's ability to upscale Red Dead Redemption 2 from 240p to 720p. Users can access DLSS 4.5 by updating the Nvidia App and selecting 'DLSS Override - Model Presets' in the settings.
AppWizard
January 9, 2026
Google's "Project Butter," introduced with Android 4.1, aimed to improve scrolling smoothness on 60Hz smartphone displays. Intel announced the Precompiled Shader Distribution to enhance gaming performance by downloading shaders directly to PCs via Arc Control software, debuting with Panther Lake review driver downloads and initially supporting select DirectX 12 titles on Steam. Intel will update offline shaders alongside game patches and driver updates, with a focus on optimal performance. Petersen expressed support for Microsoft's efforts in precompiled shaders for Windows gaming. Intel Arc employs machine learning for its XeSS image upscaler and Xe Frame Generation system, with plans to address frame-pacing issues using AI. Petersen discussed the need to distinguish between frame generation and rasterization, emphasizing that visual improvements should be viewed separately from performance metrics like frames per second.
AppWizard
December 27, 2025
Average Frames Per Second (FPS) is a common metric in PC gaming performance, but consistency in gameplay experience is equally important, highlighted by metrics such as 1% low and 0.1% low average FPS. CapFrameX is a tool used for capturing and analyzing detailed performance data, including frametimes, which provide a more accurate assessment of gaming performance than basic FPS counters. Key metrics generated by CapFrameX include: - Average FPS: Overall framerate averaged across the capture session. - 1% low average FPS: Average of the worst 1% of framerates, indicating sustained performance. - 0.1% low average FPS: Average of the worst 0.1% of framerates, highlighting rare but significant performance dips. To ensure accurate benchmarking results with CapFrameX, users should update their UEFI BIOS, operating system, and drivers, clear unnecessary applications, configure power settings for maximum performance, monitor temperatures, and conduct multiple benchmark runs under consistent conditions. The setup process for CapFrameX includes downloading the software, configuring capture options, and verifying the setup through test captures. After capturing benchmark runs, users can analyze the data using the Analysis and Comparison tabs in CapFrameX to evaluate performance metrics and identify potential issues. Common pitfalls in benchmarking include inconsistent scenes, overlooking frametime variance, and not preparing the system properly.
AppWizard
December 24, 2025
Battlefield 6 achieves a frame rate of 100 fps at 1440p on an RTX 4070 without upscaling or frame generation. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 runs at 60 fps at 1080p on high settings with RTX 4050 laptops, utilizing voxel-based software ray tracing and hiding shader compilation during loading screens. Doom: The Dark Ages runs at 64 fps at 1080p Ultra quality on a Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 3060 Ti, but has limited compatibility with older GPUs. Monster Hunter Wilds struggles to achieve 55 fps at 1080p on low settings and has ongoing performance issues. Borderlands 4 runs at 40 fps at 4K Badass quality on high-end hardware, with initial performance woes affecting player experience. Gears of War: Reloaded struggles with consistent frame rates on handheld devices despite being a remaster.
AppWizard
December 12, 2025
CAPCOM revealed the release date for Pragmata as April 26, 2026, during The Game Awards 2025, and launched a demo available for PC users. The demo lasts approximately 25 minutes and showcases a shift to a more contained environment, resulting in enhanced performance. The demo runs smoothly on an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and an RTX 4070 Super, achieving an average frame rate of around 90 FPS at 1440p with DLSS configured to DLAA, and up to 120 FPS with DLSS set to Quality. The demo includes options to disable ray tracing and other visual effects for improved performance, and supports Frame Generation for enhanced frame rates. The minimum system requirements include a CPU of Intel Core i5-8500 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5500 XT GPU, while the recommended requirements include an Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super or Radeon RX 6600 GPU. The demo is 7.4 GB in size and available for download on Steam.
AppWizard
December 11, 2025
AMD has launched FSR Redstone, accessible through the AMD Adrenalin 25.12.1 driver, featuring FSR Frame Generation, Ray Regeneration, and Radiance Caching, along with enhanced FSR Upscaling technology, compatible exclusively with RDNA 4 hardware (Radeon RX 9060 XT and RX 9070 XT/RX 9070 GPUs). Ray Regeneration will debut in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, with plans for future titles. The update aims to improve image quality and performance, closing the gap with Nvidia's DLSS 4 technology. However, it lacks backward compatibility with older GPUs, limiting its use to RDNA 4 hardware. FSR Radiance Caching is expected to enhance ray tracing performance in 2026, and the FSR Redstone SDK will facilitate easier integration into games.
AppWizard
December 11, 2025
AMD has soft-launched its graphics technology suite, FSR Redstone, which enhances gaming performance. The number of games supporting FSR4 has increased to over 200 in three months, and AMD is introducing ML-based frame generation for more than 30 titles. FSR4 is now branded as “AMD FSR Upscaling,” integrated into the Redstone framework. FSR Redstone and FSR4 features are exclusive to Radeon RX 9000-series cards, which require activation in the AMD Software application and on a per-game basis. The adoption of the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT cards has been slow, with less than 0.15 percent of PC gamers using them, but they are now available at their original MSRP and have received positive reviews for performance.
AppWizard
November 30, 2025
This November, pirate-themed gaming has surged with the release of Salt 2, a survival simulation in its 1.0 version, and Captain Wayne: Vacation Desperation, an action shooter using the Doom engine. Davy x Jones, a roguelike first-person shooter, received a significant update introducing a second gameplay mode featuring a "living ship" named Abby, allowing players to engage in naval battles and recruit ghostly pirates. The update includes a boss fight against the Kraken, enhanced first-person combat with new attack options, a redesigned skill tree, a comprehensive codex, and support for advanced graphics technologies. Existing save files may become corrupted due to these changes, and the game is currently available at a 20% discount until December 9, priced at .99/£12.
AppWizard
November 28, 2025
Acer's gaming laptop, the ANV15-52-586Z, is priced at 9 and features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, enabling modern gaming with ray tracing and DLSS. It runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p with high settings at over 60fps and Fortnite at over 120fps. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core i5-13420H CPU and has 8GB of DDR5 RAM. It includes a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS LCD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 512GB SSD for storage. Connectivity options include three USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, Ethernet, and HDMI. The laptop emphasizes functionality over design and is noted for being an affordable option in the gaming laptop market.
AppWizard
November 28, 2025
Nvidia is hosting a giveaway for a Battlefield 6-themed GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card, valued at approximately ,000. To enter, participants must comment on Nvidia's post on their X page, including the phrase "GeForce Season" and explaining why they deserve the upgrade. The entry process is simple compared to previous giveaways that required video submissions. The RTX 5090 is designed for high 4K performance and is functionally similar to other models in its class, despite its unique design. No timeline for winner selection has been provided.
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