Developers are always trying to get faster load times, better graphics, and more frames-per-second (fps) out of game consoles. A new console comes out once a decade and new versions of each generation only come out every few years, so developers often have limited hardware resources to work with, making efficiency crucial to performance.
Not long after the development of Auto HDR for improving picture quality in older and current-gen games, AMD has unveiled new technology that developers can use to create even more impressive visual experiences.
FidelityFX SuperResolution is supersampling tech that was built for improving the performance of AMD hardware. It allows for higher frames rates and resolutions plus better graphic quality through upscaling – without the need for additional hardware, power, or system resources. Users can control whether they want more frames, better quality, or a balance of both by choosing one of the 4 modes. This allows gamers to boost the cinematic value of games like Watch Dogs: Legion or maximize their competitive advantage with a higher fps on Warzone.
This is good news for the Xbox Series X & S, which use an AMD processor and can therefore benefit from the new technology after it goes live June 22nd. The technology has been in Xbox game development kits since April though, so games that are in development may already be implementing the technology and be put on display soon.
The real-world benefits of FidelityFX SuperResolution are not known, but demos by AMD boast drastic improvements in frames-per-second of more than 50%. Fortunately, any improvement in graphics is a positive and giving gamers more control over their visual experience will always be welcomed.
