Microsoft has officially announced the upcoming launch of its DirectX DirectSR “Super Resolution” technology at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024. This collaborative effort involves key industry players such as AMD and NVIDIA, marking a significant development in the realm of upscaling technology.
The revelation of DirectSR has taken the tech community by surprise, as there were no prior indications of its existence. This new technology appears to focus on upscaling content, drawing parallels to AMD’s FSR. As such, the anticipation surrounding Microsoft’s venture into upscaling resources is palpable among both tech enthusiasts and gamers.
The GDC 2024 schedule includes a session by Microsoft to provide insights into DirectSR, where the company will demonstrate its capabilities and discuss its partnership with industry leaders like AMD and NVIDIA. This collaborative effort hints at the potential for a unified platform for developers, though specific details are currently limited.
The DirectX team, in conjunction with key partners from AMD and NVIDIA, will be presenting the latest updates, demos, and best practices for game development. The aim is to emphasize the utilization of GPU hardware and parallelizing workloads, making it easier for game developers to implement super resolution support across Windows devices.
Recent leaks have suggested the inclusion of an AutoSR (Super Resolution) feature in the upcoming Windows 24H2 update. However, it remains uncertain whether DirectSR and AutoSR are one and the same. What is clear is that Microsoft is poised to collaborate with major GPU vendors, potentially revolutionizing the approach to Super Resolution, with implications for PC gamers.
It is worth noting that AutoSR is based on AI-upscaling, a technology utilized by NVIDIA’s DLSS and Intel’s XeSS. In contrast, AMD’s FSR takes a more traditional, non-AI approach, yielding impressive results through AI-tuned algorithms.
Given Microsoft’s prominent role in AI-driven technologies, DirectSR appears to be the next undertaking in this domain. The eagerly awaited presentation on DirectSR is scheduled for March 21st during the GDC, with further updates expected to unfold.
Sources: GDC, Videocardz
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