RTX 40-Series Frame Generation Now Works in More Games: Up to 44% FPS Boost
▼ Summary
– Nvidia’s latest GeForce drivers (590.26) enable Smooth Motion, allowing RTX 40-series GPU owners to use Frame Generation in games without native support, previously limited to RTX 50-series cards.
– The driver is currently available only via Nvidia’s developer website, requiring a developer account, but a public release is expected soon if no major issues arise.
– Smooth Motion improved frame rates by 33.3% in *Sons of the Forest* and 44% in *Peak* during testing, though it didn’t double performance as Frame Gen X2 claims and caused slight stuttering in one game.
– The feature works with DX12 and DX11 games, but compatibility with Vulkan is unclear, and users should test it per game as results may vary or worsen performance.
– AMD users with RX 7000/6000-series cards can access a similar feature, AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF), through Adrenalin Software.
Nvidia’s RTX 40-series GPUs just got a significant performance upgrade, with Frame Generation now working in more games than ever before. The latest GeForce drivers introduce a feature called Smooth Motion, allowing gamers to enable AI-powered frame interpolation even in titles that don’t natively support it. Previously exclusive to RTX 50-series cards, this setting is now accessible to RTX 40-series owners, delivering noticeable FPS boosts of up to 44% in some cases.
To activate Smooth Motion, users need the developer version of GeForce Game Ready Driver 590.26, currently available only through Nvidia’s developer portal. While the public release is expected soon, early adopters can test the feature now by tweaking settings in the Nvidia App or using third-party tools like Nvidia Profile Inspector.
Initial testing on an RTX 4080 Super revealed impressive gains in titles like Sons of the Forest and Peak. With Smooth Motion enabled, Sons of the Forest saw a 33% increase in average FPS, while Peak jumped by 44%. However, performance isn’t universally flawless, some games exhibited minor stuttering, and compatibility varies. The feature currently works with DX11 and DX12 titles, though Vulkan support remains unclear.
Frame Generation, a hallmark of Nvidia’s RTX 40-series, uses AI to insert synthetic frames between rendered ones, effectively smoothing gameplay. While the RTX 50-series pushes this further with multi-frame interpolation, the RTX 40-series now benefits from broader accessibility. For those without Nvidia hardware, AMD’s Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) offers a similar solution for RX 6000/7000 GPUs.
Before enabling Smooth Motion globally, it’s wise to test it per game. Unsupported titles might suffer visual artifacts or performance dips. Alternatives like Lossless Scaling provide additional options, but Nvidia’s built-in solution is free and often more streamlined.
As adoption grows, Smooth Motion could become a game-changer for RTX 40-series users craving extra performance. While it’s not perfect for every title, the potential FPS gains make it worth experimenting with, especially while waiting for official game support. Keep an eye out for the public driver release, which should bring this feature to mainstream users shortly.
(Source: PC Gamer)