ASUS has recently unveiled the impressive performance enhancements that the ROG Ally and Ally X handheld gaming devices have received following the release of AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 (AFMF 2). This update, now accessible to these gadgets, is proving to significantly boost gaming experiences by reducing frame time and increasing overall performance.
AMD’s Fluid Motion Frames 2 is an advancement over its predecessor, promising up to 2.5 times better performance. Officially launched in October alongside the AMD Adrenalin 24.9.1 GPU driver, the latest update wasn’t initially available for all devices. Fortunately, this powerful upgrade is now available for the ASUS ROG Ally and Ally X consoles, showing substantial performance improvements across a range of games.
Benchmarks, including those presented by ASUS during a recent livestream, highlight these advancements. Demonstrations illustrated the installation process and use of AFMF 2, emphasizing the significant performance uplift. Notably, the AFMF 2 extends its benefits to games that lack built-in upscaling methods like FSR 3, making older titles run more smoothly without developer-side changes.
Although AFMF 2 may not optimize performance as effectively as FSR 3, it still ensures a seamless gaming experience characterized by reduced latency and a noticeable increase in frames per second (fps).
Further independent testing by Quick Expert Reviews provides a clearer picture of the impressive improvements:
– Helldivers 2: Originally running at 35-40 fps with a frame time of 20-25 ms, the AFMF 2 bump raises fps to 60-70, dropping frame time to 12-15 ms.
– Fallout 76: Moves from 25-40 fps and 21-45 ms frame time to 60-100 fps and 10-15 ms respectively with AFMF 2.
– Cyberpunk 2077: Previously at 20-30 fps and 22-40 ms frame time, it leaps to over 50 fps with frame times ranging from 15-25 ms after the update.
Users can install AFMF 2 via a simple GPU driver update accessible through the consoles’ Update Center, ensuring the AMD driver is actively running. ASUS suggests turning off V-Sync and selecting fullscreen or borderless fullscreen modes to fully capitalize on AFMF 2’s capabilities. For optimal results, AFMF 2 works best with games already achieving 45+ fps, and ASUS advises configuring game settings to meet this benchmark naturally.
The release of AFMF 2 represents a significant step forward in handheld gaming, offering players substantial improvements in visual fidelity and frame stability, marking another milestone in gaming technology advancements by ASUS and AMD.
