Article Number: RN-RAD-WIN-AFMF2-TECH-Preview

Preview Driver Introduction

Welcome to the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Preview Driver, featuring new technologies and updates currently under development, including the groundbreaking AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) 2—a major advancement in frame generation technology. Explore the innovations in this driver by reading our blog HERE.

Important Notes

This preview driver offers an early look at upcoming features. We encourage you to provide feedback through the AMD Bug Report Tool. If any persistent issues occur while using the preview driver, please use the AMD Auto-Detect and Install Tool to revert to the latest recommended version of AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition.

New Feature Highlights

  • AFMF 2 Technical Preview – A major advancement in frame generation technology for AMD HYPR-RX
    • Lower Latency and Higher Performance
      • AFMF 2 enhances fast-paced gaming by significantly reducing frame-generation latency and performance scaling through new modes.
    • Fast Motion Optimization 
      • Enjoy smoother gameplay and higher FPS with improved frame generation consistency during fast motion.
    • Improved Borderless-Fullscreen Support
      • Expanded display mode support for RDNA 3 series graphics products ensures compatibility with virtually all borderless-fullscreen games.
    • Expanded API Support 
      • Enable AFMF 2 for any OpenGLNEW, VulkanNEW, DirectX® 11, and 12 titles.
    • Radeon™ Chill Interop Support
      • AFMF 2 now supports Radeon™ Chill, providing a low latency FPS capping option.
    • Extensive Product Support
      •  AFMF 2 is optimized for an extensive list of AMD products, including AMD Ryzen AI™ 300 series processors.

What to Know?

AFMF is a state-of-the-art frame generation technology exclusive to AMD. It enhances frame rates and gameplay smoothness and is integrated into AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™. As part of AMD HYPR-RX, our one-click performance solution, it delivers exceptional gaming experiences on AMD Radeon graphics cards.

How to Enable

  • AFMF 2 can be enabled for any OpenGLNEW, VulkanNEW, DirectX® 11, and 12 title using HYPR-RX or the AMD Fluid Motion 2 Toggle.
    • AFMF 2 is supported on AMD Radeon™ 700M and 800M integrated graphics, AMD Radeon™ RX 6000 and RX 7000 series desktop and mobile discrete graphics cards.
    • AFMF 2 currently requires the game to be played in exclusive or borderless fullscreen mode with V-SYNC disabled.
      • For a better visual experience, use AFMF 2 with a variable refresh rate-enabled display.
        • Enabling Radeon™ Chill after AFMF will automatically set the FPS cap to reduce tearing.
      • Use the in-game overlay (ALT+R) in AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™ to check AFMF’s frame generation status.
    • AFMF 2 adds frame generation technology to boost FPS outside the game’s engine. Users can enable the AMD Software Performance Metrics Overlay to see the resulting FPS.

How to Optimize

  • AFMF 2 introduces new modes that are automatically tuned for the best experience based on your configuration. These can be manually adjusted to your preferences if needed
    • AFMF 2 adds a new “High” Search Mode setting for improved frame consistency during fast motion, enabled by default for resolutions of 2560x1440 and above.
      • This reduces the jittering or stuttering encountered with AFMF 1 at higher resolutions.
    • AFMF 2 adds a new Performance Mode setting to reduce frame-generation overhead, enabled as “Performance” by default for integrated graphics products.
      • Integrated graphics users may switch back to the “Quality” performance preset for better frame-generation quality during fast motion. The “Quality” preset is the default when using discrete graphics cards.
      • Users can manually enable this “Performance” mode on discrete graphics cards to hit even higher frame rates when GPU bound to maximize the FPS uplift.
    • Users can find these tuning options within the “Advanced View” of HYPR-RX.

Multi-GPU Configurations

  • For any hybrid-graphics configuration, AFMF 2 will use the displaying GPU for frame generation, allowing the render GPU to focus on the game.

September 6th – What’s New

We have updated our technical preview driver to include new game optimizations and general stability fixes, including several crash issues reported by the community.

This AFMF 2 technical preview driver includes optimizations and improvements for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, giving gamers a high-quality frame generation experience when combined with the in-game support for AMD FidelityFX™ Super Resolution (FSR) 2.

What’s Next? 

We are continuously refining HYPR-RX with AFMF 2, using feedback from gamers across thousands of games to drive innovation. Join the conversation by sharing how well AFMF 2 is working on your system.

Fixed Issues

  • AFMF may become inactive after enabling certain on-screen overlays.
  • Performance metrics overlay may intermittently report N/A after task switching with certain display configurations.
  • Baldur's Gate 3 may experience an app crash on AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series Processors.
  • Intermittent driver timeout may occur after opening the Xbox Game Bar while AFMF 2 and RSR is active with certain Vulkan games.
  • AFMF 2 may intermittently become inactive after doing a task switch with certain applications.
  • General stability improvements to AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series Processors.

Package Contents

  • AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Preview Driver for AFMF 2 Driver Version 24.20.11.01 Windows® 10 and Windows® 11 Driver Store Version 32.0.12011.1010.

The AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Preview Driver for AFMF 2 installation package can be downloaded from the following link:

By clicking the Download button, you are confirming that you have read and agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement (“EULA”).  If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of these licenses, you do not have a license to any of the AMD software provided by this download.

Installing AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition

For detailed instructions on how to correctly uninstall or install AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition, please refer to the following support resources:

Radeon Product Compatibility

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Preview Driver AFMF 2 is compatible with the following AMD Radeon products.

Radeon™ RX 7900/7800/7700/7600 Series Graphics
Radeon™ RX 6900/6800/6700/6600/6500/6400 Series Graphics

Mobility Radeon™ Product Compatibility

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Preview Driver AFMF 2 is a notebook reference graphics driver with limited support for system vendor specific features. 

AMD Radeon™ RX 7900M Series Graphics
AMD Radeon™ RX 6800M Series Graphics
AMD Radeon™ RX 6700M Series Graphics
AMD Radeon™ RX 6600M Series Graphics
AMD Radeon™ RX 6500M Series Graphics
AMD Radeon™ RX 6300M Series Graphics

​​​​AMD Processors with Radeon Graphics Product Compatibility

Important Note for Laptop and All-In-One (AIO) PCs 

AMD recommends OEM-provided drivers which are customized and validated for their system-specific features and optimizations.

If you experience issues using the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition driver package downloaded from AMD.com, please install the OEM-provided drivers for full support and compatibility.

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition does not include support for handheld gaming devices.  Users should check with the OEM for device specific drivers.

DESKTOP MOBILE
AMD Ryzen™ Processors with Radeon™ Graphics AMD Ryzen™ Processors with Radeon™ Graphics
AMD Ryzen™ PRO Processors AMD Ryzen™ PRO Processors
AMD Athlon™ Processors with Radeon™ Graphics AMD Athlon™ Processors with Radeon™ Graphics
AMD Athlon™ PRO Processors AMD Athlon™ PRO Processors

Compatible Operating Systems

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Preview Driver AFMF 2 is designed to support the following Microsoft® Windows® platforms. Operating System support may vary depending on your specific AMD Radeon product.

WHQL Results

  Status
WHQL Test Suite Results Passed
WHQL Microsoft Certification Not applicable

 

 

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