AMD has recently released the technical preview of AFMF 2 for its Strix Point series. This update brings support for the latest frame generation technology to the new Zen 5 processors, complemented by the company's innovative VGM technology. In their announcement, AMD claimed that Fluid Motion Frames 2 would significantly enhance the gaming experience, a statement that ETA Prime has put to the test.
Testing Setup
For the tests, ETA Prime utilized the latest Asus ProArt P16 laptop, which is equipped with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor. This model features the high-performance RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU, the Radeon 890M. ETA Prime dedicated 4 GB of memory to the integrated graphics, and the new Fluid Motion Frames technology also incorporates Variable Graphics Memory (VGM).
Game Performance Results
According to AMD, VGM automatically allocates memory to the iGPU based on the selected mode. During testing, ETA Prime set the Search Mode to "Standard" and the Performance Mode to "Performance." Initially, they ran Forza Horizon 5 at 1200p with medium graphics settings. Before enabling AFMF 2, the game averaged 86 FPS, but this improved to an average of 136 FPS after turning on the technology.
Next, ETA Prime tested Elden Ring at 1080p with medium graphics settings. Without frame generation, the game ran at about 45 FPS, but with AFMF 2 enabled, the average increased to around 85 FPS. Additionally, they conducted a test on Fallout 4 at 1600p and ultra settings. With AFMF 2 active, the game averaged approximately 84 FPS, a notable rise from the previous average of 54 FPS. ETA Prime pointed out that all tests were conducted at a TDP of 45W, suggesting that the Radeon 890M could achieve even better performance at a higher TDP.
Compatibility with Previous Generations
It’s also important to mention that AFMF 2 is compatible with previous-generation RDNA 3 integrated GPUs, including the Radeon 780M, which is used in handheld devices like the Legion Go and ROG Ally Z1 Extreme (currently priced at $549.99 on Best Buy).
