As a seasoned PC gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that AMD’s latest update to its graphics drivers, specifically the ‘Fluid Motion Frames 2’ (AFMF 2), has been a game-changer for me, particularly on devices like the ASUS ROG Ally.
As a tech enthusiast, I’m thrilled about AMD’s recent driver update that boosts their ‘Fluid Motion Frames’ (AFMF) technology for devices like the ASUS ROG Ally, a Windows-based PC gaming handheld. This upgrade to AFMF 2 promises smoother gameplay with enhanced framerates as its benefits extend beyond the mobile-focused Z1 Extreme APU to desktop graphics cards such as the mid-range Radeon RX 7600 XT and modern laptops powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip.
AFMF 2 functions as a process at the driver level, enhancing frame quality for games running on compatible hardware, regardless of whether they utilize AMD’s in-game FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) technique or not. This is much like the ‘motion smoothing’ feature you might disable on your parents’ TV during holidays to avoid the soap opera effect. However, this enhancement offers a more appealing visual experience for PC gamers and can boost framerates from an unsteady 40 FPS to a smooth 60 FPS and beyond.
After overcoming its initial launch issues, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has undergone numerous bug fixes and updates to minimize frequent crashes, making it compatible with hardware not officially supported, such as the ROG Ally. Despite being a resource-intensive game due to its planetary simulation, I can manage to play MSFS 2024 on the ‘Low-End’ graphics preset at native 1080p resolution and 65% render scale.
On my ROG Ally, I typically get about 35-40 frames per second when I set it to ‘Performance’ mode (25W) and turn off Vsync, especially when the game runs in exclusive full-screen mode. During takeoff and landing of virtual aircraft, the frame rate often drops below 30 FPS as buildings and foliage assets load around me. However, once I’m airborne, things smooth out. I wouldn’t mind a more fluid experience, so I decided to test AFMF 2.
Unfortunately, ASUS hasn’t added AFMF 2 into their Armoury Crate app yet, which means you’ll have to use additional steps with AMD’s Adrenaline Edition software to activate it correctly. Also, games installed from PC Game Pass won’t automatically show up in AMD’s app, so you’ll need to create a shortcut to the game’s executable and add that instead.
After taking care of that, you just need to transfer ‘AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2’ from ‘Disabled’ to ‘Enabled’, followed by selecting an appropriate ‘Performance Mode’. On my ROG Ally, I opted for the ‘Performance’ setting and noticed a significant improvement in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The frame rate jumped from around 40 FPS to 70 FPS in certain areas, while it increased from 35 FPS to 60 FPS in others. So far, it seems effective during my initial tests, and I’m eager to explore more demanding games on my handheld devices to gauge their performance.
Instead of relying on ASUS’ Armoury Crate ‘Real-time Monitor’, which might conflict with AMD Adrenaline Edition’s performance overlay, causing frame rates to drop significantly, make sure to utilize the AMD Adrenaline Edition’s performance overlay exclusively. If you have configured it correctly, a pop-up dialog should appear saying ‘AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 activated‘ when launching a game.
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2024-12-19 19:39