AMD's FSR 4 AI Upscaling Now Available in Over 85 Games

AMD Expands FSR 4 Support to Over 85 Games

AMD has made a significant leap in graphics technology with the widespread release of its FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) AI upscaling technology. The company's latest driver update, AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.9.1, has expanded FSR 4 support to over 85 games, marking a major milestone in the adoption of this advanced graphics feature 1

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FSR 4: A Leap in AI-Powered Graphics

FSR 4, which debuted alongside AMD's RDNA 4 generation of desktop graphics cards, represents a substantial improvement over its predecessor. AMD describes it as a "significant leap forward" compared to FSR 3, positioning it as a strong competitor to NVIDIA's DLSS 4 technology 1

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The key to FSR 4's performance lies in its use of machine learning algorithms. AMD explains, "By utilizing ML algorithms, FSR 4 can intelligently predict and compensate for lost pixels during low-resolution rendering, thereby providing gamers with high performance and crisp, high-definition visuals that are just as good as native" 2

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Wide Compatibility and Easy Implementation

One of the most notable aspects of this update is the ease with which FSR 4 can be implemented in existing games. The new driver introduces a special override feature that allows FSR 4 to be enabled in "most games that support FSR 3.1 with DirectX 12" 1

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Hardware Requirements and Game Support

It's important to note that FSR 4 is exclusive to AMD's RDNA 4 GPUs, such as the Radeon RX 9070 XT 2

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. This hardware requirement ensures that the AI-powered upscaling can deliver its full potential in terms of visual quality and performance.

The technology supports a range of resolutions, offering high-quality visuals and performance at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K 2

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. This flexibility makes FSR 4 a versatile solution for gamers with different setup configurations and preferences.

Growing Adoption and Future Prospects

While the list of supported games has grown significantly, AMD acknowledges that the adoption rate for FSR 4 has been slower compared to NVIDIA's DLSS 4 2

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. However, the expansion to over 85 titles marks a substantial increase in availability since FSR 4's initial release in March 1

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Some notable games that have already received FSR 4 support include Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost of Tsushima, and F1 25 1

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. As more developers become familiar with the technology and its benefits, it's likely that we'll see even broader adoption in the future.

Limitations and Considerations

Despite its wide compatibility, there are some limitations to FSR 4's implementation. The driver override feature is not compatible with games that run on the Vulkan API, which means titles like Doom: The Dark Ages and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are not supported through this method 2

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. This highlights the ongoing need for direct implementation by game developers for certain titles.