AMD has unveiled the latest iteration of its Adrenalin Edition GPU driver, version 24.9.1, which incorporates Fluid Motion Frames 2 and boosts several new gaming features. AMD enthusiasts can look forward to a significant performance bump, with the company touting an average of 2.5 times higher performance when Fluid Motion Frames 2 is combined with FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 2.
The Adrenalin 24.9.1 driver broadens support for popular games, including God of War Ragnarok and Frostpunk 2. It also introduces AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 Vulkan support specifically tailored for CS2, promising to reduce latency and enhance the gaming experience.
One of the standout features in this update is the AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 technology. When activated through the HYPR-RX profile in the Adrenalin software, users can expect to witness a dramatic increase in gaming performance. This is particularly evident in titles like Baldur’s Gate 3 and F1 24, where performance can reportedly more than double.
The benchmarks provided by AMD showcased extraordinary results with the Radeon RX 7900 XTX seeing a performance boost of up to 3.2 times in 4K Ultra settings for F1 24. Even the lowest performance increase still delivered an impressive 2x gain on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 1080p high settings.
While these numbers are from AMD’s internal testing, and real-world results may vary, it’s clear the company is pushing forward with significant software improvements. The update delivers gaming enhancements with reduced latency and optimized fast motion. Moreover, the extended support to Strix Point APUs ensures that even more users can benefit from these performance improvements.
Beyond gaming, the new driver introduces Geometric Downscaling, which enhances video playback by minimizing artifacts and creating smoother visuals. This feature supports Radeon 800M integrated GPUs and Radeon RX 7000 series for both desktop and mobile platforms.
The complete driver changelog is as follows:
– New game support for Frostpunk 2, God of War Ragnarök, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and The Sims 4 DirectX 11 Update.
– AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) 2, a leap in frame generation technology for AMD HYPR-RX, offering lower latency and superior performance.
– Fast Motion Optimization for a more fluid gaming experience with higher FPS during rapid movements.
– Improved borderless-fullscreen support for RDNA 3 series graphics to ensure compatibility across numerous games.
– Expanded API support, with AFMF 2 now available for OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX 11, and DirectX 12 titles.
– Radeon Chill Interoperability, which now supports Radeon Chill for low-latency FPS capping.
– Optimized support for AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors.
– Radeon Anti-Lag 2 Vulkan support for Counter-Strike 2, introducing an in-game option to optimally pace frames and reduce input lag on AMD RDNA architecture-based graphics.
Additionally, users can utilize the Frame Latency Meter (FLM) or built-in latency monitor to measure response time effectively. Features like Geometric Downscaling offer improved image quality by minimizing artifacts during video playback.
The Adrenalin 24.9.1 driver also broadens support for HYPR-Tune, enabling in-game technologies like AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution and Radeon Anti-Lag 2 across an expanded list of games. For developers, expanded Vulkan Extensions and Microsoft DirectX 12 Work Graphs support offer increased functionality.
The fixed issues and improvements section highlights resolutions to various bugs, including intermittent driver timeout or application crashes in games like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and FINAL FANTASY XVI, among others.
For those seeking an enhanced gaming and multimedia experience, the AMD Adrenalin Edition 24.9.1 driver offers substantial advancements and support for your AMD hardware.
