If someone had told you a decade ago that you could download extra frames from the internet, most people would have laughed. Yet, today, that's exactly what you can do. AMD Fluid Motion Frames technology provides a performance boost in nearly every game you play.
Similar to Nvidia’s Frame Generation technology, AMD Fluid Motion Frames uses AI to create "fake frames" between real rendered ones. The guide below covers how it works, its benefits, limitations, and how to use it.
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What Is AMD Fluid Motion Frames
AMD Fluid Motion Frames is a technology that uses AI to effectively double your frame rate by generating additional frames between two real rendered ones. This significantly boosts performance, allowing for a smoother gaming experience.
Unlike Nvidia’s Frame Generation, AMD Fluid Motion Frames doesn't require developers to implement it directly into their games. Instead, it works at the driver level and is compatible with all games that use OpenGL, Vulkan, DX11, and DX12. However, VSync must be turned off for AFMF2 to function.
AMD recommends having at least a base frame rate of 60 FPS to fully benefit from the technology.
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How To Enable AMD Fluid Motion Frames Globally
To enable AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF2) for every modern game you play, follow these simple steps, and you'll experience a significant performance boost:
- Open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition.
- Go to the Gaming tab, then select the Graphics tab.
- Turn on AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 — it should be the second option.
- Leave the newly shown Search Mode and Performance Mode set to Auto.
- Enabling AFMF2 will also activate Radeon Anti-Lag, which you should keep on to reduce input lag caused by frame generation.
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How To Enable AMD Fluid Motion Frames Game-wise
If you'd prefer to enable AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF2) for specific games rather than globally, you're in luck — it’s just as easy. Follow the below steps:
- Open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition and go to the Gaming tab.
- Instead of selecting Graphics, click on Games, then choose the game you want to enable AFMF2 for.
- Scroll down to the Graphics section and turn on AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2.
- As before, enabling AFMF2 will automatically activate Radeon Anti-Lag, which should remain on to minimize input lag. Also, keep Search Mode and Performance Mode set to Auto.
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Tips For AMD Fluid Motion Frames
AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 (AFMF2) is a significant improvement over the original version, addressing many earlier issues. However, it still has some limitations to keep in mind:
- High Base Frame Rate: AFMF2 works best when the game's base frame rate is high. The higher the base FPS, the more stable and smooth the overall experience.
- Low Frame Rate Issues: If you enable AFMF2 with a low base frame rate (e.g., 30 or 40 FPS), you may experience ghosting, flickering HUD elements, and stability problems. Some players may still prefer the overall smoothness it provides despite these issues.
- Input Lag Consideration: AFMF2 may give you the visual smoothness of a higher frame rate, but it retains the input lag of the base frame rate. For instance, while AFMF2 can visually make a game run at 120 FPS, the input lag will still feel like 60 FPS. This is less noticeable when using a controller but more apparent with a mouse due to faster camera movements.
- Best for Story-Driven Games: AFMF2 is better suited for slower, story-driven games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, God of War, or Hellblade 2. Avoid using it in fast-paced or multiplayer games, as the quick camera movements can result in a less-than-ideal experience.
- Frame Rate & Monitor Refresh Rate: Keep your total frame rate within your monitor's refresh rate. For example, if your monitor has a 144Hz refresh rate and your PC can only render 80 FPS, it's better to lock the base frame rate to 70 FPS. With AFMF2, this will double to around 140 FPS, staying within your monitor's VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) limit and reducing screen tearing and lag spikes.
- VSync: Always turn on VSync when using Frame Generation, whether through global settings or in-game options.
- Overlay Discrepancies: AFMF2's increased frames won’t show up in the Rivatuner overlay, but the higher frame count (including the generated frames) will be visible using the AMD Performance Metric Overlay.
- Driver-Level Feature: Remember, AFMF2 is a driver-level feature, meaning it hasn't been specifically implemented or optimized for each game by the developers. If your game has native AMD Frame Generation support, it's better to use that instead of AFMF2. Do not activate both at the same time.
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