{"id":9727,"date":"2024-06-06T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T15:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/directx\/?p=9727"},"modified":"2025-10-27T08:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T15:55:10","slug":"autosr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/directx\/autosr\/","title":{"rendered":"Automatic Super Resolution: The First OS-Integrated AI-Based Super Resolution for Gaming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the latest innovation in gaming graphics with Automatic super resolution (Auto SR)<\/strong>\u2014the first OS-integrated AI super resolution (SR) technique where your games not only play smoother, but look stunning too!<\/p>\n

Ready for a quick visual challenge?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Take a glance at these side-by-side images of Borderlands 3 played natively at 1440p versus one rendered at 720p but enhanced by AI-based Auto SR.\u00a0\u00a0Can you spot which one uses AI to boost visual quality?\u00a0\u00a0Me neither.\u00a0 And here\u2019s a twist: while one runs at 24 frames per second, the other zips along at 40. Which do you think is which?<\/p>\n

As you ponder, let me introduce you to Auto SR, a nifty piece of tech that beautifies your favorite existing games automatically, giving you faster framerates without compromising those detailed visuals. Dive in as we explore how this technology is enhancing gaming experiences on Copilot+<\/a> PCs<\/a> equipped with a Snapdragon\u00ae X processor!<\/p>\n

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Two different playthroughs taken near simultaneously: one native 1440p and the other 720p enhanced with Auto SR. Scene differences are due to the game itself.<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

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What is Super Resolution?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Super resolution is a transformative technology used in the gaming world to elevate visual quality while increasing framerates. How does it work? Games are rendered at a lower resolution to significantly boost framerates, then advanced, often AI-powered, algorithms are employed to upscale and enhance the visuals with stunning detail. This technology is highly beneficial in gaming as it eloquently balances frame rates with visual quality, offering a dual benefit. With super resolution, players enjoy a more immersive and delightful gaming experience.<\/p>\n

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Where\u2019s the Industry Today?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Last week, the DirectX team released a preview of our new DirectSR API<\/a><\/strong>, enabling developers to integrate SR technologies including AMD FidelityFX\u2122 Super Resolution, Intel XeSS, and NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution directly into their games with a single implementation. DirectSR is integrated on a per-game basis, giving developers tight control and deep integration in upscaling their games. Developers can provide players the SR diversity that is available today at a lower development cost.\u00a0 All games currently under development should take advantage of our extensive collaboration with hardware partners to provide seamless multi-vendor support to D3D12 titles releasing in the future.<\/p>\n

For games that don\u2019t have super resolution built-in the game, non-AI based scalers like NVIDIA Image Scaling and Sharpening<\/a> and AMD RadeonTM<\/sup> Super Resolution<\/a> are implemented at the driver level to provide universal scaling for any existing game without game or SDK work. Since these are non-AI approaches, the image quality may not match native rendering but will provide a frame rate boost.\u00a0 These approaches require players to follow several steps: enabling the feature via vendor-specific graphics settings, selecting scaling and sharpening factors, and then adjusting the in-game resolution.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s Unique About Auto SR?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Auto SR stands out in two exciting ways: it\u2019s applied automatically<\/strong> <\/em>and enhances existing<\/strong> <\/em>games. Like other SR technologies, Auto SR uses AI to improve frame rates and image quality. However, Auto SR focuses on bringing the benefits of super resolution to your existing game library with no manual configurations needed. This makes it ideal for players who prefer a straightforward experience. Simply start your game, and Auto SR instantly enhances it, allowing you to effortlessly enjoy visuals that surpass native 1080p quality with the fast frame rates typically seen at lower resolutions. Auto SR boosts detail and performance on compatible hardware, transforming your gameplay and letting you experience select titles in a new light.<\/p>\n

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<\/i>DirectSR and Auto SR create a comprehensive SR solution across Windows devices. <\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n