AMD could be readying up Multi-Frame Generation, even though the AI tool's absence is arguably a Radeon selling point

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AMD is still running in the best graphics card race, but it's not quite on the same track as Nvidia's Multi-Frame Generation GPUs. However, changes to the tech company's ADLX FidelityFX SDK imply that its strategy of sticking to standard Frame Gen could soon change, in turn opening its cards up to the same "fake frames" criticism as its AI-obsessed rival.

The new additions to AMD's ADLX 1.5 (Device Library eXtra) SDK used to control new GPU and hardware changes add a feature dubbed "IADLX3DFidelityDXFrameGenUpgradeRatioOption" (via Wccftech). An extremely catchy name indeed, but it refers to an interface that provides "ratio" options via an interface.

That hints towards an option to change the number of AI frames generated using FidelityFX Super Resolution to more than just two, effectively adding in the "multi" element that arguably gives Nvidia's graphics cards, like the GeForce RTX 5080, a performance edge. The GPUOpen page also suggests that Adrenalin driver releases will mean FSR 3.1.4-supported games can tap into Multi-Frame Generation, but you might require an RDNA 4 card with Machine Learning capabilities.

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Effectively, whether older Radeon GPUs like 7900 XT and XTX will gain Multi-Frame Generation support remains to be seen. Various DIY projects and third-party apps like Lossless Scaling suggest the GPUs are capable, but it all boils down to caveats tied to potential latency.

The real question is whether PC players want Radeon GPUs to gain Multi-Frame Generation. If the AMD brand's subreddit is anything to go by, some fans of the cards are cautiously optimistic about the AI-powered tech, albeit signalling that existing frame pacing issues should be ironed out first.

Others still seem to be on the side that sees the lack of MFG on Radeon as a selling point. Even players who are not actively against the tech have indicated they're not particularly interested in anything about standard x2 generation, and there's at least one mention of the phrases "AI slop" and "Fake Frames" in there. Whether you think those accusations of the tech are warranted, it's still a narrative that's driving some players towards AMD cards over Nvidia options, and if the red team launches the feature before addressing other existing driver issues, the response could be particularly frosty.

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Phil is the Hardware Editor at GamesRadar+ who specializes in retro console setups, choosing the latest gaming handhelds, and navigating the choppy seas of using modern-day PC hardware. In the past, they have covered everything from retro gaming history to the latest gaming news, in-depth features, and tech advice for publications like TechRadar, The Daily Star, the BBC, PCGamesN, and Den of Geek. In their spare time, they pour hours into fixing old consoles, modding Game Boys, exploring ways to get the most out of the Steam Deck, and blasting old CRT TV visuals into their eye sockets.

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