AMD Fluid Motion Frames Technology Comes to More Games
AMD has unveiled its latest technology, FidelityFX Super Resolution 3.0 (FSR3), with two game titles: Forspoken and Immortals of Aveum. These games come equipped with the integrated Frame Generation component as an integral part of FSR3. AMD is now making this Frame Generation technology available to more games separately, on the driver level as a “Fluid Motion Frame” toggle in Adrenalin software.
AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) Preview
The launch of AMD’s Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is considered a preview release, not yet in its final form. AMD is actively seeking feedback from gamers to enhance its performance. This technology can be activated either through HYPR-X, the convenient one-click boost option within Radeon drivers, or on a per-game basis through the preconfigured game profiles.
AFMF-Supported Games
The roster of AFMF-supported games is actually quite extensive, boasting 12 titles (which is a lot for a technology launch), many of which are highly popular. While none of these games currently feature FSR3 integration, the Frame Generation technology is now accessible in all of them when using a Radeon GPU. Unfortunately, AFMF support for third-party hardware is not anticipated since it is an integral part of the Radeon graphics driver.
AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) Games
- A Plague Tale – Requiem
- Borderlands 3
- Control
- Dead Space
- Deep Rock Galactic
- Dying Light 2
- Far Cry® 6
- Ghostwire: Tokyo
- Hitman 3
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Horizon Zero Dawn™
- Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Resident Evil 3
- Resident Evil 4
- Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor™
- Starfield
- The Last of Us™ Part 1
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
AFMF Requirements
AFMF will only work with Radeon RX 7000 series (Radeon™ RX 7900/7800/7700/7600 Series Graphics, specifically). Officially, it does not support any other card. However, users and reviewers are reporting that the driver actually works for other AMD processors, including Phoenix APU powered by RDNA3 architecture. Unfortunately, AFMF does not seem to work in this case (the feature is missing).
How Does AFMF Work?
AFMF works by generating new frames between the frames rendered by the GPU. This is done by using a combination of motion vectors and optical flow analysis. Motion vectors are data provided by the game engine that indicate how objects are moving in the scene. Optical flow analysis is a technique used to estimate the motion of pixels in an image.
AFMF uses this information to generate a new frame that is placed between two existing frames. This results in a smoother and more fluid gaming experience.
Benefits of AFMF
The main benefit of AFMF is that it can improve the perceived frame rate of games. This is especially beneficial for games that are demanding and/or run at lower frame rates. AFMF can also help to reduce screen tearing and artifacts.
Drawbacks of AFMF
One potential drawback of AFMF is that it can increase input lag. This is because the GPU needs to spend time generating the new frames. Input lag is the delay between the player’s input and the game’s response.
Another potential drawback of AFMF is that it can decrease image quality. This is because the generated frames are not as high quality as the frames rendered by the GPU.
Here are some additional thoughts on AMD’s Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF):
- It is interesting to see that AMD is making AFMF available to more games, even though none of them currently feature FSR3 integration. This suggests that AMD is committed to making Frame Generation technology more accessible to gamers.
- The fact that AFMF is only available for Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards is a bit disappointing. However, it is understandable, as AMD is likely using this technology to differentiate its newest generation of GPUs.
- It will be interesting to see how AFMF evolves over time. AMD has stated that it is actively seeking feedback from gamers to enhance its performance. It is possible that AFMF will become even more efficient and effective in the future.
Performance
In terms of performance, AFMF can deliver significant frame rate improvements, especially in demanding games. For example, in Control at 4K resolution with high settings, AFMF can boost frame rates by up to 50%. However, it is important to note that the performance impact of AFMF will vary depending on the game and the system configuration.
Input lag
As mentioned previously, one potential drawback of AFMF is that it can increase input lag. However, AMD has stated that it is working to reduce input lag in future versions of AFMF. Additionally, users can mitigate input lag by adjusting the AFMF settings. For example, users can reduce the amount of frame generation or use a lower quality setting.
Image quality
Another potential drawback of AFMF is that it can decrease image quality. This is because the generated frames are not as high quality as the frames rendered by the GPU. However, the impact on image quality is generally minor, and most users will not be able to tell the difference. Additionally, users can improve image quality by adjusting the AFMF settings. For example, users can reduce the amount of frame generation or use a higher quality setting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF)
Q: What is AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF)?
A: AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is a technology that generates new frames between the frames rendered by the GPU. This results in a smoother and more fluid gaming experience.
Q: How does AFMF work?
A: AFMF uses a combination of motion vectors and optical flow analysis to generate new frames. Motion vectors are data provided by the game engine that indicate how objects are moving in the scene. Optical flow analysis is a technique used to estimate the motion of pixels in an image.
Q: What are the benefits of using AFMF?
A: The main benefits of using AFMF are:
- Improved perceived frame rate
- Reduced screen tearing and artifacts
- Smoother and more fluid gaming experience
Q: What are the drawbacks of using AFMF?
A: The potential drawbacks of using AFMF are:
- Increased input lag
- Decreased image quality (in some cases)
Q: What hardware requirements are needed for AFMF?
A: AFMF requires a Radeon RX 7000 series graphics card. It does not currently support any other hardware.
Q: How do I enable AFMF?
A: To enable AFMF, follow these steps:
- Open the Radeon Adrenalin software.
- Click on the “Gaming” tab.
- Select the game that you want to enable AFMF for.
- Click on the “Graphics” tab.
- Under the “Advanced” section, scroll down to the “Fluid Motion Frames” setting.
- Enable the “Fluid Motion Frames” setting.
- Click on the “Apply” button.
Q: I’m experiencing input lag with AFMF. What can I do?
A: There are a few things you can do to reduce input lag with AFMF:
- Reduce the amount of frame generation.
- Use a lower quality setting.
- Disable AFMF altogether.
Q: I’m not satisfied with the image quality of AFMF. What can I do?
A: There are a few things you can do to improve the image quality of AFMF:
- Reduce the amount of frame generation.
- Use a higher quality setting.
- Disable AFMF altogether.
Q: AFMF is still in preview. What should I do if I encounter problems?
A: If you encounter any problems with AFMF, please report them to AMD so that they can be fixed in future versions.
Q: What is the difference between AMD Fluid Motion Frames and Nvidia Frame Generation?
A: AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) and Nvidia Frame Generation are both technologies that generate new frames between the frames rendered by the GPU. However, there are some key differences between the two technologies.
AFMF is a software-based solution that uses a combination of motion vectors and optical flow analysis to generate new frames. Nvidia Frame Generation, on the other hand, is a hardware-accelerated solution that uses dedicated optical flow acceleration blocks on the RTX GPUs.
This means that AFMF can be used on any AMD GPU, but it may not perform as well as Nvidia Frame Generation on RTX GPUs. However, AFMF is more accessible, as it does not require any specialized hardware.
Q: Will AFMF be supported on older AMD GPUs?
A: AMD has not yet announced whether or not AFMF will be supported on older AMD GPUs. However, it is possible that AMD will release a driver update that adds AFMF support for older GPUs in the future.
Q: Will AFMF be supported on non-AMD GPUs?
A: AMD has stated that AFMF is only supported on AMD Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards. It is not currently supported on any other hardware.
Q: What is the future of AFMF?
A: AMD has stated that it is committed to developing and improving AFMF technology. The company has already released several driver updates that have improved the performance and stability of AFMF.
It is possible that AMD will expand AFMF support to older AMD GPUs and non-AMD GPUs in the future. Additionally, AMD may add new features and functionality to AFMF in the future.
Q: How does AFMF compare to other frame generation technologies, such as DLSS 3?
A: AFMF is still in its early stages of development, so it is difficult to say definitively how it compares to other frame generation technologies, such as DLSS 3. However, there are some key differences between the two technologies.
DLSS 3 uses a combination of deep learning and optical flow analysis to generate new frames. This allows DLSS 3 to achieve better image quality and performance than AFMF. However, DLSS 3 requires specialized AI hardware that is only available on Nvidia RTX GPUs.
AFMF, on the other hand, is a software-based solution that can be used on any AMD GPU. This means that AFMF is more accessible, but it may not perform as well as DLSS 3 on RTX GPUs.
Q: What are the potential downsides of using AFMF?
A: The potential downsides of using AFMF include:
- Increased input lag
- Decreased image quality (in some cases)
- Compatibility issues with some games
Q: How can I reduce input lag when using AFMF?
A: There are a few things you can do to reduce input lag when using AFMF:
- Reduce the amount of frame generation
- Use a lower quality setting
- Disable AFMF altogether
Q: How can I improve image quality when using AFMF?
A: There are a few things you can do to improve image quality when using AFMF:
- Reduce the amount of frame generation
- Use a higher quality setting
- Disable AFMF altogether
Q: What should I do if I experience compatibility issues with AFMF?
A: If you experience compatibility issues with AFMF, you can try the following:
- Update your Radeon Adrenalin software to the latest version
- Update your game to the latest version
- Disable AFMF for the game in the Radeon Adrenalin software
If you are still having problems, you can report the issue to AMD so that they can investigate it.