AMD has introduced a new feature called “Fast Motion Response” to its Fluid Motion Frames 2.1 (AFMF 2.1) technology, designed to enhance the gameplay experience specifically in fast-paced scenes where traditional frame generation methods often falter. This addition provides users with two distinct options to handle rapid motion: “Repeat Frame” and “Blended Frame,” which become available upon installing the PyTorch on Windows Preview Edition 25.20.01.14. Unlike the standard AMD Software Adrenalin Edition 25.9.2, which includes the existing Search Mode and Performance Mode for AFMF, this preview edition unlocks the new functionality exclusively for Radeon RX 7000 and RX 9000 series GPUs.
The “Fast Motion Response” feature works by offering tailored responses to high-speed action, addressing the shortcomings of previous modes where Search Mode would simply disable frame generation in overly fast scenarios to avoid artifacts. As described in the software’s tooltip, it allows users to “Configure AFMF’s response to fast motion to either use a Repeat Frame to maintain image quality, or a Blended Frame for smoother motion.” The Repeat Frame option duplicates the previous frame rather than generating a new one, effectively eliminating issues like ghosting, smearing, or blurriness that can occur in dynamic environments, thereby prioritizing visual fidelity. In contrast, the Blended Frame approach interpolates between two existing frames to create an approximation of the missing motion, resulting in perceptually smoother playback at the potential cost of some blur during extremely rapid sequences.
This update represents a significant step forward for AFMF 2.1, as it directly tackles the limitations of earlier implementations that struggled with high-motion content, providing gamers with more control over the balance between performance and image quality. While the official release notes for the PyTorch preview edition do not explicitly detail the feature, its integration promises to deliver a more robust frame generation solution overall. Currently limited to the preview software, Fast Motion Response is poised to potentially roll out more broadly in future Adrenalin updates, though deeper testing will be needed to fully evaluate its impact on various titles and hardware configurations.
Source: Windows Preview Driver, Wccftech